Index Business Strength Bodes Well For MSCI Inc. (MSCI)

MSCI Incorporated (NYSE:MSCI) is one of the 12 oversold financial stocks to invest in according to hedge funds.

On January 29, Jason Haas from Wells Fargo reaffirmed his Equal Weight rating on MSCI Incorporated (NYSE:MSCI). The analyst also raised the price target from $590 to $618, which indicates an upside of almost 18%.

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Haas noted the company’s promising fourth quarter results, with EPS exceeding expectations. The company’s outlook for 2026 EBITDA expenses is aligned with the consensus. The analyst also pointed towards continued strength in the Index business, with momentum from the third quarter extending into the final quarter.

On January 29, David Motemaden from Evercore ISI reiterated his Outperform rating on MSCI Incorporated (NYSE:MSCI), after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results. The analyst also increased the target price on the stock from $655 to $690, which offers a revised upside potential of more than 31%.

MSCI Incorporated (NYSE:MSCI) offers research-based data & analytics, and other decision support tools. These include indexes, portfolio monitoring tools, and ESG research for portfolio construction and risk management functions. It covers a wide array of financial vehicles, such as annuities, ETFs, futures, mutual funds, options, over-the-counter securities, and structured products.

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