Index Policy Shift: Recent chatter on X has centered around MSCI Inc.'s potential policy changes regarding index inclusions, particularly impacting companies with heavy crypto exposure. Some users are speculating on the broader implications for market stability and investor confidence. This discussion has sparked varied opinions on the company’s strategic direction.
Stock Performance Buzz: Posts on X also highlight MSCI’s stock price fluctuations, with a mix of concern and optimism about its recent recovery after a challenging few months. Many are debating whether the current valuation reflects the company’s strong fundamentals, like high EBITDA margins from its index business. The conversation remains lively as market trends evolve.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
MSCI Inc. Insider Trading Activity
MSCI Inc. insiders have traded $MSCI stock on the open market 6 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 5 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $MSCI stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- HENRY A FERNANDEZ (Chairman and CEO) has made 5 purchases buying 12,400 shares for an estimated $6,731,598 and 0 sales.
- ROBERT J. GUTOWSKI (General Counsel) sold 624 shares for an estimated $348,454
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
MSCI Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 467 institutional investors add shares of MSCI Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 608 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- MORGAN STANLEY added 1,317,388 shares (+120.0%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $747,499,125
- MITSUBISHI UFJ ASSET MANAGEMENT CO., LTD. added 728,900 shares (+499.3%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $413,585,149
- LONGVIEW PARTNERS (GUERNSEY) LTD added 687,766 shares (+3026.2%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $390,245,306
- TWO SIGMA ADVISERS, LP removed 562,800 shares (-69.5%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $319,338,348
- MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ removed 506,893 shares (-84.5%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $287,616,157
- MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC removed 481,799 shares (-59.1%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $273,377,570
- MACKENZIE FINANCIAL CORP removed 347,495 shares (-85.8%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $197,172,137
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
MSCI Inc. Government Contracts
We have seen $97,492 of award payments to $MSCI over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- SUBSCRIPTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) DATA.: $44,000
- PRIVATE CAPITAL BENCHMARK CALCULATOR - UNIVERSE ANALYTICS: $35,145
- IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE: $18,347
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
MSCI Inc. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $MSCI in the last several months. We have seen 5 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 10/29/2025
- Barclays issued a "Overweight" rating on 10/29/2025
- Evercore ISI Group issued a "Outperform" rating on 10/14/2025
- Seaport Global issued a "Buy" rating on 10/01/2025
- JP Morgan issued a "Overweight" rating on 09/10/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for MSCI Inc., check out Quiver Quantitative's $MSCI forecast page.
MSCI Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $MSCI recently. We have seen 6 analysts offer price targets for $MSCI in the last 6 months, with a median target of $635.5.
Here are some recent targets:
- Manav Patnaik from Barclays set a target price of $660.0 on 10/29/2025
- Jason Haas from Wells Fargo set a target price of $570.0 on 10/29/2025
- Alexander Hess from JP Morgan set a target price of $680.0 on 10/29/2025
- Alex Kramm from UBS set a target price of $710.0 on 10/29/2025
- David Motemeden from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $611.0 on 10/14/2025
- John Mazzoni from Seaport Global set a target price of $280.0 on 10/01/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
