Moody's reaffirms 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $16.50-$17.00

• Moody's reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS forecast of $16.50-$17 on October 21, 2026.
• Revenue growth remains forecast in the high-single-digit % range, with an adjusted operating margin of 52%-53%.
• Free cash flow guidance remains $2.7 billion-$2.9 billion.
• Rated issuance growth remains projected in the mid-single-digit % range; first-time mandate expectations rose to 900-950 from 750-850.
• Third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS increased 6% to $4.14, while revenue exceeded $2 billion for the third consecutive quarter.

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