Fintel reports that on December 12, 2024, Wolfe Research upgraded their outlook for MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) from Peer Perform to Outperform.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 4.74% Upside
As of December 3, 2024, the average one-year price target for MSCI is $659.43/share. The forecasts range from a low of $515.10 to a high of $735.00. The average price target represents an increase of 4.74% from its latest reported closing price of $629.61 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for MSCI is 2,777MM, a decrease of 0.92%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 15.00.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,917 funds or institutions reporting positions in MSCI. This is an increase of 16 owner(s) or 0.84% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MSCI is 0.24%, an increase of 27.97%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 1.85% to 85,101K shares. 
The put/call ratio of MSCI is 1.18, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 2,371K shares representing 3.02% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,380K shares , representing a decrease of 0.41%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MSCI by 13.18% over the last quarter.
Polen Capital Management holds 2,228K shares representing 2.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,650K shares , representing an increase of 25.93%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MSCI by 68.07% over the last quarter.
Edgewood Management holds 2,196K shares representing 2.80% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,877K shares , representing an increase of 14.49%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MSCI by 40.79% over the last quarter.
Bamco holds 2,157K shares representing 2.75% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,215K shares , representing a decrease of 2.69%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MSCI by 9.15% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 2,060K shares representing 2.63% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,033K shares , representing an increase of 1.31%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MSCI by 12.84% over the last quarter.
MSCI Background Information
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MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data and technology, MSCI powers better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. MSCI creates industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.
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