Business Segments · Adjusted EBITDA expenses
Sustainability and Climate — Adjusted EBITDA expenses
MSCI Sustainability and Climate — Adjusted EBITDA expenses increased by 6.5% to $58.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.1%, from $60.80M to $58.90M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
Rising expenses relative to revenue may indicate margin pressure or heavy investment in product development and talent.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the operating expenses associated with the Sustainability and Climate segment, adjusted to exclude...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment-level operating expense reporting for specialized data and analytics business units.
Metric ID:
msci_segment_sustainability_and_climate_adjusted_ebitda_expensesHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $56.79M | $55.93M | $53.65M | $60.80M | $57.23M | $55.32M | $58.90M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.5% | -4.1% | +13.3% | -5.9% | -3.3% | +6.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +7.1% | +2.3% | +3.1% | -3.1% |
Range$53.65M – $60.80M
CAGR+2.5%
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda expenses?
- MSCI (MSCI) reported sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda expenses of $58.90M in Q1 2026.
- How has MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda expenses changed year-over-year?
- MSCI's sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda expenses decreased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $60.80M to $58.90M.
- What does sustainability and climate — adjusted ebitda expenses mean?
- The core operating costs of the sustainability and climate segment, excluding one-time or non-cash charges.