NYSE$MSCI
MSCI Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
MSCI's financial performance for Q4 2021 was reported, showcasing significant growth and strategic advancements.
MSCI Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021, with operating revenues up 23.9% to $549.8 million and a diluted EPS of $2.32, a 24.1% increase. The company's success was attributed to key strategic investments, client focus, and high demand for its solutions, particularly in the Index business, which saw its 32nd consecutive quarter of double-digit subscription growth. MSCI is focused on investing in growth opportunities such as ESG and Climate.
- Operating revenues increased by 23.9% to $549.8 million, with organic operating revenue growth of 19.8%.
- Diluted EPS rose by 24.1% to $2.32, and adjusted EPS increased by 28.1% to $2.51.
- Recurring subscription revenues were up by 19.3%, and asset-based fees increased by 34.4%.
- The retention rate was strong at 94.4%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MSCI · Revenue · Quarterly
$550M
Revenue by segment
MSCI · $550M total across 4 segments · Q4 2021
- Index$332M+23.5%60.3%
- Analytics$138M+4.3%25.1%
- Sustainability & Climate$48.4M+54.9%8.8%
- Private Assets$31.5M+177.8%5.7%
Forward guidance
MSCI provided guidance for the full year 2022, based on macroeconomic and capital market assumptions.
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 Q4 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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