MSCI Q3 Net Income Rises to $351 Million, EPS $4.87; Shares Jump 5.9% Pre-Market

MSCI Inc. (MSCI) reported higher third-quarter 2026 net income of $351 million, up from $325.3 million a year earlier, with earnings per share of $4.87 versus $4.26. Shares rose 5.90% to $600 in pre-market trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $554.8 million from $494.4 million, and adjusted net income rose to $369 million from $342.3 million. Adjusted EPS came in at $5.11 versus $4.47. Operating income jumped to $502.1 million from $447.6 million, while operating revenue grew to $892 million from $793.4 million. The company forecast adjusted EBITDA expenses of $1.340 billion to $1.370 billion and interest expenses of $288 million to $291 million.