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Red day on Thursday for Moody's Corporation
(Updated on Apr 25, 2024)

Sell candidate since Apr 12, 2024 Loss -0.52% PDF

The Moody's Corporation stock price fell by -1.58% on the last day (Thursday, 25th Apr 2024) from $381.21 to $375.18. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.23% from a day low at $372.63 to a day high of $380.93. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -2.18% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 323 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 875 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $328.34 million.

The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -2.30% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $350.86 and $386.98 at the end of this 3-month period.

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MCO Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and so far it has risen 1.20%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Moody's Corporation stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $377.50 and $385.77. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Moody's Corporation stock

Moody's Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $373.24 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $8.30 (2.23%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.63%.

Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.

Trading Expectations (MCO) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Friday 26th

For the upcoming trading day on Friday, 26th we expect Moody's Corporation to open at $376.25, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $368.07 and $382.29, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$7.11 (+/-1.89%) up or down from last closing price. If Moody's Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.79% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $373.24 (0.52%) than the resistance at $379.42 (1.13%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Earnings coming up

Moody's Corporation will release earnings BMO on Thursday, May 02, 2024.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $3.06. We will update the financials statements for Moody's Corporation, that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 4.46% in the first trading day after earnings release.

Is Moody's Corporation stock A Buy?

Moody's Corporation holds several negative signals and is within a wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

Current score: -3.098 Sell Candidate Unchanged

Predicted Opening Price for Moody's Corporation of Friday, April 26, 2024

Fair opening price April 26, 2024 Current price
$376.25 ( 0.284%) $375.18

The predicted opening price is based on yesterday's movements between high, low, and closing price.

Trading levels for MCO

Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 384.55 2.50 %
R2 381.38 1.65 %
R1 379.42 1.13 %
Current price: 375.18
Support S1 373.08 -0.561 %
S2 371.12 -1.08 %
S3 367.95 -1.93 %

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
Resistance R3 391.20 4.27 %
R2 382.50 1.95 %
R1 379.42 1.13 %
Current price 375.18
Support S1 373.24 -0.517%
S2 369.23 -1.59%
S3 366.48 -2.32%

MCO Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Feb 22, 2024 Feb 22, 2024 Mar 15, 2024 $0.85 0.221%
2 Oct 23, 2023 Nov 22, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 $0.770 0.198%
3 Jul 25, 2023 Aug 17, 2023 Sep 08, 2023 $0.770 0.227%
4 Apr 24, 2023 May 18, 2023 Jun 09, 2023 $0.770 0.230%
5 Jan 30, 2023 Feb 23, 2023 Jun 09, 2023 $0.770 0.230%

FAQ

What is the symbol for Moody's Corporation Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for Moody's Corporation is MCO and it is traded on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell Moody's Corporation Stock?
Moody's Corporation holds several negative signals and is within a wide and falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock.

How to buy Moody's Corporation Stock?
Moody's Corporation Stock can be purchased through just about any brokerage firm, including online brokerage services.
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What's the current price of Moody's Corporation Stock?
As of the end of day on the Apr 25, 2024, the price of an Moody's Corporation (MCO) share was $375.18.

What is the 52-week high and low for Moody's Corporation Stock?
The 52-week high for Moody's Corporation Stock is $407.62 and the 52-week low is $296.45.

What is the market capitalization of Moody's Corporation Stock?
As of the Apr 25, 2024, the market capitalization of Moody's Corporation is 68.494B.

When is the next earnings date for Moody's Corporation?
The upcoming earnings date for Moody's Corporation is May 02, 2024.
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About Moody's Corporation

Moody's Moody's Corporation operates as an integrated risk assessment firm worldwide. It operates in two segments, Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. The Moody's Investors Service segment publishes credit ratings and provides assessment services on various debt obligations, programs and facilities, and entities that issue such obligations, such as various corporate, financial institution, and governmental obligations, as well as and structu... MCO Profile

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