- MSCI Inc. (MSCI, Financial) recorded operating revenues of $745.8 million in Q1 2025, marking a 9.7% increase from the previous year.
- The company achieved a retention rate of 95.3%, an improvement over Q1 2024's 92.8%.
- MSCI declared a Q2 2025 dividend of $1.80 per share, payable on May 30, 2025.
MSCI Inc. (MSCI), a global leader in investment decision support tools, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting robust growth across its key financial metrics. The company's operating revenues stood at $745.8 million, reflecting a 9.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was largely driven by a 9.9% rise in organic operating revenue.
The company's recurring subscription revenues saw an increase of 7.7%, while asset-based fees grew significantly by 18.1%. The operating margin was reported at 50.6%, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 57.1%. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 15.2% to $3.71, and the adjusted EPS rose by 13.6% to $4.00.
Notably, MSCI's Index segment performed well, with revenues climbing 12.8% to $421.7 million. This growth was fueled by higher asset-based fees and recurring subscription revenues, with organic operating revenue growth for the Index segment reaching 12.8%.
During the first quarter of 2025, and up through April 21, MSCI repurchased 493,322 shares, amounting to a total expenditure of $275.4 million. Additionally, the company paid approximately $139.7 million in dividends to shareholders during the quarter. For the second quarter of 2025, MSCI declared a cash dividend of $1.80 per share, scheduled to be paid on May 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025.
MSCI's robust client retention rate of 95.3% in Q1 2025 is a testament to the company's strong client relationships and the resilience of its business model. Looking forward, MSCI remains confident in its capacity to maintain stable financial results, even amid periods of global economic uncertainty.
