Moody’s and FactSet Shares Plunge on S&P Global’s Cut to 2026 Guidance
Moody’s and FactSet shares fell following S&P Global’s downgrade of its 2026 revenue and profit forecast. The revised outlook triggered sector-wide selling that weighed on MSCI and other financial data providers.
1. Sector stocks slide after forecast cut
Moody’s and FactSet both experienced share declines after S&P Global trimmed its 2026 revenue and profit outlook, prompting investors to reassess valuations across the financial data and credit ratings sector. Concern over slower growth forecasts extended to MSCI, driving broader sector selloff as market participants weighed revised guidance.