Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Moodys Investors Service — Operating Income (Loss)

Moody's Moodys Investors Service — Operating Income (Loss) decreased by 14.7% to $563.00M in Q3 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2021
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates stronger segment profitability and operational leverage, while a decrease suggests margin compression or reduced demand for rating services.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the profitability of the credit ratings business segment after deducting operating expenses from se...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating income reported by peers in the financial information and credit rating industry.

Metric ID: mco_segment_mis_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21
Value$660.00M$563.00M
QoQ Change-14.7%
Range$563.00M$660.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moody's's moodys investors service — operating income (loss)?
Moody's (MCO) reported moodys investors service — operating income (loss) of $563.00M in Q3 2021.
What does moodys investors service — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit generated by the credit ratings business segment before corporate overhead, interest, and taxes.