MSCI stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering MSCI Inc. currently rate the stock a Strong Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $692.06 — +22.9% versus the last price of $563.01. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
MSCI historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in MSCI.
MSCI annual returns by year
Congress trading in MSCI
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading MSCI — 13 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $281,500. Most recent disclosure: Apr 8, 2025.
See who in Congress traded MSCI →Insider activity in MSCI
MSCI's own executives and directors have made 7 open-market purchases ($2.2M) and 1 sale ($272,052) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jun 10, 2026.
| Jun 10, 2026 | Wiechmann Andrew C. | Chief Financial Officer | Sell | $272,052 |
| May 15, 2026 | Fernandez Henry A | Chairman and CEO | Buy | $67,128 |
| May 15, 2026 | Fernandez Henry A | Chairman and CEO | Buy | $134,467 |
| May 15, 2026 | Fernandez Henry A | Chairman and CEO | Buy | $695,211 |
| May 15, 2026 | Fernandez Henry A | Chairman and CEO | Buy | $631,091 |
About MSCI Inc.
MSCI Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides research-based data, analytics, and indexes, supported by advanced technology worldwide. The Index segment provides indexes for use in various areas of the investment process, including indexed financial products, such as ETFs, mutual funds, annuities, futures, options, structured products, and over-the-counter derivatives; performance benchmarking; portfolio construction and rebalancing; and asset allocation, as well as licenses GICS and GICS Direct. The Analytics segment offers risk management, performance attribution and portfolio management content, application, an integrated view of risk and return service, and an analysis of market, credit, liquidity, counterparty, and climate risk across asset classes; managed services, including consolidation of client portfolio data, review and reconciliation of input data and results, and customized reporting; and HedgePlatform to measure, evaluate, and monitor the risk of hedge fund investments. The Sustainability and Climate segment provides products and services that help institutional investors understand how ESG impacts the long-term risk and return of their portfolio and individual security-level investments; and data, ratings, research, and tools to assist investors navigate increasing regulation. The All Other Private Assets segment comprises private credit, real estate and infrastructure data, benchmarks, return-analytics, climate assessments and market insights; business intelligence to real estate owners, managers, developers, and brokers; and offers investment decision support tools for private capital. The Private Capital Solutions segment offers tools to help private asset investors across mission-critical workflows, such as sourcing terms and conditions, evaluating operating performance, managing risk and other activities supporting private capital investment. MSCI Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.
MSCI Key Statistics
MSCI in plain English
- P/E ratio (30.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of MSCI's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- Profit margin (40.73%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.46%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
MSCI stock: frequently asked questions
What is MSCI Inc.'s stock price today?
MSCI Inc. (MSCI) last traded at $563.01 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $501.08 and $644.77.
Is MSCI stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on MSCI is "Strong Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $692.06 — about +22.9% versus the current price of $563.01. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in MSCI 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in MSCI Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $6,953 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 595%, or 21.4% per year.
Does MSCI pay a dividend?
Yes. MSCI Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.46% per year at today's share price.
What is MSCI's P/E ratio?
MSCI trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 30.7, and 25.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade MSCI stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in MSCI under the STOCK Act, totaling 13 purchases and 13 sales worth an estimated $281,500.
What is MSCI Inc.'s ticker symbol?
MSCI Inc. trades under the ticker symbol MSCI on the NYSE.
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