Oppenheimer has maintained its "Perform" rating for MSCI Inc. (MSCI, Financial) following the company's first-quarter report. The firm notes that MSCI's index-linked funds have been receiving inflows as part of a "sell the America" trend, which is expected to positively impact the company's performance if this trend continues.
The analysis highlights MSCI as a potential beneficiary of the declining focus on U.S. markets, suggesting that the company's global index offerings position it well amid shifting investment patterns. Additionally, Oppenheimer points out that if the current status of the MSCI World Index holds steady, the company's expenses might fall at the lower end of its projected guidance.
As investors seek opportunities beyond the U.S., MSCI stands to gain from increasing interest in international markets, aligning with global investment trends. This could potentially improve the company's outlook amid changing market dynamics.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 13 analysts, the average target price for MSCI Inc (MSCI, Financial) is $629.15 with a high estimate of $679.00 and a low estimate of $530.00. The average target implies an upside of 13.38% from the current price of $554.91. More detailed estimate data can be found on the MSCI Inc (MSCI) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 19 brokerage firms, MSCI Inc's (MSCI, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.3, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for MSCI Inc (MSCI, Financial) in one year is $702.69, suggesting a upside of 26.63% from the current price of $554.91. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the MSCI Inc (MSCI) Summary page.
