Moody's MCO MA — Deferred cost balance

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FServices and other revenue — Deferred cost balances

$295M-6.9%

EXRMA — Land Initial Cost

$123.4M+2.6%

SEVNHotel, Boston, MA — Amortized Cost

$39.48M+0.4%

SEVNHotel, Revere, MA — Amortized Cost

$37.04M—

EXRMA — Building and Improvements Initial Cost

$559.04M+2.2%

EXRMA — Debt

$26.92M-30.6%

FAQ

What is Moody's's MA — deferred cost balance?

Moody's (MCO) reported MA — deferred cost balance of $337M in Q4 2025.

How has Moody's's MA — deferred cost balance changed year-over-year?

Moody's's MA — deferred cost balance increased by 14.6% year-over-year, from $294M to $337M.

What does MA — deferred cost balance mean?

Represents the cumulative balance of costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract that are capitalized and amortized over the expected benefit period. This reflects the investment in customer acquisition and long-term service delivery infrastructure. Monitoring this balance provides insight into the timing of expense recognition versus cash outflows.