NYSE$MSCI
MSCI Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSCI drove exceptional results with significant revenue growth and margin expansion.
MSCI reported strong financial results for Q2 2021, with operating revenues up 21.6% to $498.2 million and diluted EPS up 46.3% to $1.99. The company saw growth in recurring subscription revenues and asset-based fees, and the Board of Directors approved a 33.3% increase to the quarterly dividend.
- Operating revenues increased by 21.6% to $498.2 million.
- Recurring subscription revenues were up 12.3% and asset-based fees increased by 54.6%.
- Diluted EPS rose by 46.3% to $1.99, while adjusted EPS increased by 38.4% to $2.45.
- The Board of Directors approved a 33.3% increase to the quarterly dividend, setting it at $1.04 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSCI · Revenue · Quarterly
$498M
Revenue by segment
MSCI · $498M total across 4 segments · Q2 2021
- Index$306M—61.4%
- Analytics$136M—27.3%
- Sustainability & Climate$39.3M—7.9%
- Private Assets$17M—3.4%
Forward guidance
MSCI's guidance for the year ending December 31, 2021 is based on assumptions about a number of macroeconomic and capital market factors, in particular related to equity markets, and is subject to 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 Q2 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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