Business Segments · Adjusted EBITDA

Sustainability and Climate — Adjusted EBITDA

MSCI Sustainability and Climate — Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 5.2% to $33.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.5%, from $23.82M to $33.00M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase demonstrates improved profitability and operating leverage within the ESG and climate business.

Detailed definition

This is the primary measure of profitability for the Sustainability and Climate segment, calculated by subtracting adjus...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment-level EBITDA margins for high-growth financial data and analytics business units.

Metric ID: msci_segment_sustainability_and_climate_adjusted_ebitda

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$21.09M$23.93M$29.99M$23.82M$31.68M$34.81M$33.00M
QoQ Change+13.5%+25.3%-20.6%+33.0%+9.9%-5.2%
YoY Change+12.9%+32.4%+16.1%+38.5%
Range$21.09M$34.81M
CAGR+34.8%
Avg YoY Growth+25.0%
Median YoY Growth+24.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda?
MSCI (MSCI) reported sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda of $33.00M in Q1 2026.
How has MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda changed year-over-year?
MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda increased by 38.5% year-over-year, from $23.82M to $33.00M.
What does sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda mean?
The core operating profit of the sustainability and climate segment before non-cash and non-recurring items.