Moody's MCO MIS — Deferred cost balance

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FServices and other revenue — Deferred cost balances

$295M-6.9%

METMIM — Policyholder account balances

$0—

METRIS — Policyholder account balances

$93.55B+10.2%

METRIS — Deferred Income

$21M-16.0%

METMIM — Policyholder Account Balance, Interest Expense

$0—

METRIS — Policyholder Account Balance, Interest Expense

$908M+0.6%

FAQ

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

Moody's (MCO) reported MIS — deferred cost balance of $15M in Q4 2025.

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

Moody's's MIS — deferred cost balance increased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $12M to $15M.

What does MIS — deferred cost balance mean?

Represents the cumulative balance of costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract that have been capitalized as assets rather than expensed immediately. These costs are recognized over the expected duration of the contract to match expenses with the associated revenue streams. Monitoring this balance helps assess the efficiency of customer acquisition and the long-term cost structure of service delivery.