NYSE$MSCI
MSCI Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSCI reported strong Q1 2021 results with revenue and adjusted EPS growth.
MSCI Inc. reported a strong first quarter 2021, with operating revenues up 14.8% to $478.4 million and diluted EPS up 36.4% to $2.36. The company saw growth in recurring subscription revenues and asset-based fees, and a retention rate of 96.3%.
- Operating revenues increased by 14.8% to $478.4 million.
- Recurring subscription revenues were up 10.9% and asset-based fees increased by 26.5%.
- Diluted EPS rose by 36.4% to $2.36, and adjusted EPS increased by 29.5% to $2.46.
- Retention Rate was strong at 96.3%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSCI · Revenue · Quarterly
$478M
Revenue by segment
MSCI · $478M total across 4 segments · Q1 2021
- Index$292M—61.1%
- Analytics$134M—28.0%
- Sustainability & Climate$34.8M—7.3%
- Private Assets$17.2M—3.6%
Forward guidance
MSCI provided full-year 2021 guidance based on macroeconomic and capital market assumptions, which are subject to uncertainty related to equity markets and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tailwinds
- Operating Expense: $885 to $920 million
- Adjusted EBITDA Expense: $795 to $825 million
- Interest Expense: ~$150 million
- Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: $885 to $925 million
- Free Cash Flow: $825 to $875 million
Headwinds
- Effective Tax Rate: 15.0% to 18.0%
- Depreciation & Amortization Expense: $90 to $95 million
- Capital Expenditures: $50 to $60 million
- Guidance is based on assumptions about macroeconomic and capital market factors.
- Actual results could differ materially from our current guidance, including as a result of ongoing uncertainty related to the duration, magnitude and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.0%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
41 / 68 earnings
Positive
+10.8%
Q2 2023
Best reaction
-15.9%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +6.2% | +4.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.8% | +7.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +8.7% | +7.6% | +2.9% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.3% | +0.1% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.9% | +0.4% | +5.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.6% | -7.3% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.4% | -2.9% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.6% | +6.8% | +11.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -9.8% | -7.3% | -4.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.7% | +7.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.1% | +3.3% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | +10.8% | +9.5% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -15.9% | -11.4% | -14.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.5% | +12.0% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.6% | +15.1% | +23.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.3% | +9.8% | +8.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.6% | -8.9% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.3% | +10.8% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.3% | +2.0% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.8% | +3.5% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.6% | -0.3% | -4.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.5% | +8.1% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.5% | +0.1% | +15.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.8% | -4.6% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.9% | -3.5% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.2% | +6.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.3% | +4.1% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.1% | -5.7% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.9% | -0.4% | -1.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +6.2% | +7.2% | +16.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.2% | -1.7% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.3% | +6.0% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.1% | +3.2% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.4% | -0.2% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.2% | +7.1% | +9.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.3% | +1.6% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.8% | -3.7% | +3.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +9.4% | +10.6% | +14.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.8% | -4.5% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.0% | +1.5% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.0% | — | — |
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