NYSE$MSCI
MSCI Inc · Q1 2022 earnings
Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSCI's financial results for Q1 2022 were announced, showing revenue growth and strong performance across segments.
MSCI reported a strong first quarter with a 17.0% increase in operating revenues, driven by growth in recurring subscriptions and asset-based fees. The company saw significant growth in its ESG and Climate segment, as well as strong performance in its Index business. Despite economic turmoil, MSCI posted its best first quarter ever for new recurring subscription sales.
- Operating revenues increased by 17.0% to $559.9 million, with organic operating revenue growth of 13.7%.
- Recurring subscription revenues were up 18.4%, and asset-based fees increased by 14.5%.
- Diluted EPS rose by 17.8% to $2.78, and adjusted EPS increased by 21.1% to $2.98.
- The company's retention rate was 95.9%, demonstrating strong client loyalty.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSCI · Revenue · Quarterly
$560M
Revenue by segment
MSCI · $560M total across 4 segments · Q1 2022
- Index$331M+13.1%59.1%
- Analytics$140M+4.3%25.0%
- Sustainability & Climate$52M+49.7%9.3%
- Private Assets$37.4M+117.7%6.7%
Forward guidance
MSCI provided full-year 2022 guidance based on macroeconomic and capital market assumptions, with no changes from the previously published guidance on January 27, 2022.
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 2022
+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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