MSCI General Counsel Robert J. Gutowski Sells $1.5M of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 26, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT

Key Points

Robert J. Gutowski, the General Counsel at MSCI, sold 2,381 shares at a price of $623.66 each, totaling about $1.48 million.
After this sale, Gutowski holds 14,104 shares, reducing his stake by 14.44%.
As of October 26, 2026, MSCI shares were recently traded around $615.62, which is about 0.7% below the closing price on the day of the sale.

Since the trade, $MSCI is down 0.7% to date (from the $620.24 close on Oct 22, 2026).

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On October 22, 2026, Robert J. Gutowski, the General Counsel at MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), sold 2,381 shares for about $1.48 million. The sale price was $623.66 per share, while the stock closed at $620.24 that same day, according to his Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Gutowski's sale reduced his total holdings to 14,104 shares, cutting his stake by 14.44%. This trade is significant as it reflects a sizeable reduction in his ownership position.

MSCI MSCI Inc.

$615.62 +10.13% year to date

Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in MSCI

Several other institutional investors have made changes to their positions in MSCI recently. BAMCO Inc. grew its stake by 512,347 shares, bringing its total to 3,211,753 shares worth about $1.98 billion. In contrast, Fundsmith reduced its holdings by 101,831 shares, ending with 64,788 shares valued at around $36.3 million. Generation Investment Management also added 274,917 shares, resulting in a total of 502,166 shares worth about $281.2 million. Meanwhile, PineStone Asset Management trimmed its position by 52,440 shares, now holding 891,110 shares valued at approximately $480 million.

MSCI Inc. Stock Down 0.7%

As of October 26, 2026, MSCI shares were recently traded around $615.62, which is about 0.7% below the closing price of $620.24 on the day of Gutowski's sale. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 9.5% and its 200-day moving average by 7.5%. However, it is trading about 4.5% below its 52-week high of $644.77.

Recent Earnings

MSCI reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3.43 billion, reflecting a year-over-year revenue growth of 12.4%. The company has a net margin of 40.3% and an earnings per share (EPS) of $19.4. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 26, 2027.

Dividend

MSCI pays an annual dividend of $8.20 per share, which provides a yield of 1.33%. The dividend payout ratio is 42.0%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 21, 2026, several firms maintained or updated their ratings on MSCI. JP Morgan kept its rating at Overweight with a new target of $710, up from $685. Evercore ISI Group also maintained an Outperform rating, raising its target to $726 from $722. Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating with a target increase to $720 from $685. RBC Capital reiterated its Outperform rating at a target of $655, while Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $671, up from $662.

About MSCI

MSCI Inc. provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes to the financial services industry. The company supports its offerings with advanced technology and serves clients globally. This insider sale may reflect personal financial decisions rather than company performance, especially as MSCI continues to receive positive ratings from analysts.

Bottom Line

Investors should monitor MSCI's upcoming earnings report on January 26, 2027, as well as any further insider trading activity. Gutowski's trade is a reminder of the complexities behind insider transactions, which can occur for various reasons, including personal financial planning.