Moody's Opens Riyadh Hub as Q4 Forecasts Target 11.2% Revenue Growth
Moody's will open a new regional headquarters in Riyadh to strengthen its Middle East operations, supporting its expansion in one of the world's fastest-growing credit markets. Ahead of Q4 results, analysts forecast revenue growth of 11.2% year-on-year to $1.86 billion and adjusted EPS of $3.44 per share.
1. Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
Moody's has established a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking its first dedicated hub in the Middle East. The facility will centralize credit rating operations, client engagement and analytical research across the GCC, with local staffing aimed at capturing increased demand in sovereign and corporate issuances within the region.
2. Q4 Earnings Expectations
Analysts project Moody's Q4 revenue at $1.86 billion, up 11.2% year-on-year, and adjusted EPS of $3.44, contrasting with last quarter's $2.01 billion revenue (10.7% growth) and surpassed guidance. Comparisons to peers show Morningstar at 8.5% revenue growth and Nasdaq at 13.4%, setting benchmarks for Moody's upcoming results.