Moody's Corporation (MCO) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Moody's shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Moody's stock is Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 24.7 million shares (14.24% of the company), worth about $12.45 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 48.0%.
In Q2 2026, 1,470 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $72.00 billion.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 33 sales worth $16.99 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Fauber Robert, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Moody's Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Moody's shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 24.7 million | 14.24% | $12.4B |
| TCI Fund Management Ltd. | 14.3 million | 8.28% | $7.2B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 9.8 million | 5.63% | $4.9B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 9.0 million | 5.19% | $4.5B |
| State Street Corporation | 7.1 million | 4.11% | $3.6B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 5.0 million | 2.88% | $2.5B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 4.0 million | 2.31% | $2.0B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.7 million | 2.16% | $1.9B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 3.2 million | 1.87% | $1.6B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 2.4 million | 1.37% | $1.2B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Moody's institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,470 | – | $72.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,444 | 161.0 million | $70.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,466 | 163.0 million | $83.4B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,394 | 164.0 million | $78.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,402 | 166.0 million | $83.4B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,367 | 167.0 million | $77.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,370 | 166.0 million | $78.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,264 | 167.0 million | $78.7B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Moody's insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fauber Robert | May 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 113.34 - 167.50 per share. | $163,410 |
| Steele Richard G | May 1, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 466.39 per share. | $73,690 |
| Fauber Robert | May 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 466.39 per share. | $684,194 |
| Fauber Robert | Apr 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 113.34 - 167.50 per share. | $163,410 |
| Steele Richard G | Apr 1, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 437.77 per share. | $69,168 |
| Fauber Robert | Apr 1, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 437.77 per share. | $642,209 |
| Sawicki Lisa P. | Mar 16, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bermudez Jorge A | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Van Saun Bruce W | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Forlenza Vincent A | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Esperdy Therese | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Minaya Jose | Mar 13, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Moody's stock?
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., with 14.24% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: TCI Fund Management Ltd. (8.28%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.63%).
How many institutions own Moody's stock?
1,470 institutional holdings reports listed Moody's shares in Q2 2026 worth $72.00 billion.
Are Moody's insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 33 sales and no purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
