MSCI posts Q3 2026 earnings beat with record revenue and dividend

MSCI Inc. reported third‑quarter 2026 results on Oct. 20, 2026. Operating revenue was $892.0 million, up 12.4% year‑over‑year, and diluted EPS was $4.86, a 14.4% increase. Adjusted EPS reached $5.11 and adjusted EBITDA was $554.8 million, yielding a 62.2% margin. The company repurchased $627.2 million of shares and declared a $2.05 per‑share cash dividend for the fourth quarter.

The earnings beat and dividend raise support MSCI’s full‑year guidance, which the company reaffirmed in the filing. The share repurchase and dividend provide immediate cash returns to shareholders.

  • 1Operating revenues of $892.0 million, up 12.4% YoY.
  • 2Organic operating revenue growth of 12.3%.
  • 3Diluted EPS of $4.86, up 14.4%.
  • 4Adjusted EPS of $5.11, up 14.3%.
  • 5Adjusted EBITDA of $554.8 million, margin 62.2%.
  • 6Share repurchase of $627.2 million (1,116,460 shares) at an average price of $561.81 per share.
  • Revenue figure differs in material 15, which reports $862 million versus $892 million in other sources.

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