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MSCI strengthened its AI capabilities through the acquisitions of Vantager, an AI-native private markets due diligence platform, Compass Financial Technologies and PM Insights, expanding its offerings in AI-driven due diligence, index customization, private market pricing and portfolio analytics.<\/p>\n
These initiatives are translating into stronger business momentum. In the first quarter of 2026, recurring subscription run rate grew 8.9% reported and 8.2% organically, while recurring subscription revenues increased 8.6%. Recurring net new subscription sales were $39.6 million, up 52%, marking the best first quarter since 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The company also reported a record asset-based fee run rate, while its Private Assets run rate grew 8.4% year over year, supported by rising demand for Private Capital Transparency Data, Total Plan Manager and Private Capital Intel solutions. <\/p>\n
MSCI Offers Solid Financial Outlook <\/p>\n
MSCI’s expanding AI-powered private markets platform, growing institutional adoption and strengthening strategic partnerships are expected to support the company’s top-line growth.<\/p>\n
For 2026, MSCI expects operating expenses of $1.490-$1.530 billion and adjusted EBITDA expenses of $1.305-$1.335 billion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter 2026 revenues is pegged at $851.32 million, indicating continued year-over-year growth of 10.18%.<\/p>\n
The consensus mark for second-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $4.82 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The figure implies a year-over-year increase of 15.59%. <\/p>\n
MSCI’s Zacks Rank & Other Stocks to Consider <\/p>\n
Currently, MSCI carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).<\/p>\n
Macro Bank BMA and Evercore (EVR are some other top-ranked stocks that investors can consider in the broader Zacks\u00a0Finance\u00a0sector. Macro Bank and Evercore sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each. You can see\u00a0the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.<\/p>\n
BMA shares have declined 0.4% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Macro Bank is pegged at 30.04%.<\/p>\n
EVR shares have declined 0.2% in the year-to-date period. The long-term earnings growth rate for Evercore is pegged at 26.03%. <\/p>\n
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