Insider Sale: President of Moody's Analytics, Stephen Tulenko, Sells 1,147 Shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO)

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On July 31, 2024, Stephen Tulenko, President of Moody's Analytics, sold 1,147 shares of Moody's Corporation (MCO, Financial). The transaction was reported in a recent SEC Filing. Following this sale, the insider now owns 8,715.49 shares of the company.

Moody's Corporation is a global integrated risk assessment firm that provides analytical solutions and financial intelligence for businesses and investors. The company operates through two main segments: Moody's Investors Service, which offers credit ratings and research; and Moody's Analytics, which provides tools, solutions, and insights for risk management.

Over the past year, Stephen Tulenko has sold a total of 7,125 shares and has not made any purchases of the company's stock. This recent sale is part of a broader trend observed within the company, where there have been 20 insider sells and no insider buys over the past year.

Shares of Moody's Corporation were trading at $457.99 on the day of the sale, giving the company a market cap of approximately $83.87 billion. The price-earnings ratio stands at 45.47, significantly above both the industry median of 18.45 and the company's historical median.

The stock's valuation, according to the GF Value, is set at $396.23, indicating that with a current price of $457.99, Moody's Corporation is modestly overvalued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.16.

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The GF Value is calculated considering historical trading multiples, an adjustment factor based on past returns and growth, and future business performance estimates provided by Morningstar analysts.

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This insider selling activity could be of interest to current and potential investors, providing insights into insider confidence and potential future stock performance.

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