Moelis & Company (MC) Stock Price & Analysis
Moelis & Company (MC) closed at USD 55.06 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.77% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 53.06; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 51.71–55.07 on volume of 1,233,457 shares. Market capitalization is $4.08B, with a 52-week range of USD 51.06–78.22 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (MC)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold MC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.55 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 67.5 (range 58–80).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -16.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +0.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.73, revenue estimate $438M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (MC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold MC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $7.2M | Added +46.5% |
Analysts (MC)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.55 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 67.5 (low 58, high 80).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $85 → $77 |
| 2026-10-07 | UBS | Upgrade | Sell → Neutral | $60 → $59 |
| 2026-10-01 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $71 → $62 |
| 2026-07-30 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $83 → $85 |
| 2026-07-10 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $69 → $66 |
| 2026-07-08 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral → Sell | $58 → $60 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -16.9% | +0.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -17.0% | +0.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Max drawdown | -33.3% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -53.0% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Companies that name MC in their SEC reports
| Relationship to MC | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Mediaco Holding Inc. (MDIA) | 10-K Mar 31, 2026 | “On December 12, 2024, the Company entered into an At-The-Market Sales Agreement with BTIG, LLC and Moelis & Company LLC (together, the "Agents"), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time through or to the Agents, as agents, shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, having an aggregate offering price of up to $2.0 million.” |
| partner | CARVANA CO. (CVNA) | 10-K Feb 18, 2026 | “On July 19, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement (the "Distribution Agreement") to establish an ATM Program, and on July 31, 2024, the Company refreshed the ATM Program by entering into an Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Moelis & Company LLC, and Virtu Americas LLC.” |
MC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.73 | $0.77 | -6.3% | $437.9M | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.18 | $1.20 | -1.4% | $563.6M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.08 | $3.06 | +0.4% | $1.73B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.89 | $3.89 | +0.0% | $2.03B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 55.06 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.77% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 53.06 |
| Open | USD 52.12 |
| Day Range | USD 51.71 – 55.07 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 51.06 – 78.22 |
| Volume | 1,233,457 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.08B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MC)
Nexqual's technical model rates MC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 36.1 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 61.54) |
| MACD | -2.03 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MC)
Wall Street analysts rate MC "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 67.5 (range USD 58–80), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 67.5 |
| High Target | USD 80 |
| Low Target | USD 58 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 6 / 1 |
Earnings (MC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.73 |
| Revenue Estimate | $437.87M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.63 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.53 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.13 vs est 0.83 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.68 vs est 0.6 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MC)
| Total Revenue | $1.57B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +12.00% |
| Gross Margin | +92.29% |
| Operating Margin | +17.79% |
| Profit Margin | +14.50% |
| ROE | +41.45% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.41 |
| Current Ratio | 1.17 |
| Total Cash | $207.74M |
| Total Debt | $262.75M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MC)
Nexqual rates Moelis & Company's overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +28% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 92%, operating 18% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $208M cash vs $263M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $576M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 41%, ROA 18.7% |
Ownership (MC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +109.49% |
| Shares Outstanding | 74.08M |
| Float | 73.30M |
| Short % of Float | +8.07% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (MC)
Moelis & Company is led by Navid Mahmoodzadegan, Co-Founder, Founding Partner, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Co-Founder, Founding Partner, CEO & Director | Navid Mahmoodzadegan |
|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | Kenneth David Moelis |
| Vice Chairman & MD | Eric Cantor |
| Co-Founder & Executive Vice Chairman | Jeffrey Raich |
| Co-Founder & COO | Kate Pilcher Ciafone |
Major Backers & Investors (MC)
Notable institutional backers of Moelis & Company include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 7.31% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.99% |
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | 3.77% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 3.17% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 3.15% |
| Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Fd.s Group TRT-Touchstone Mid Cap | 2.64% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.23% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.58% |
| State Street | 4.11% |
| Geode Capital | 3.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAZ | Lazard, Inc. | USD 37.3 | ▼ 0.19% |
| PIPR | Piper Sandler Companies | USD 65.54 | ▲ 1.77% |
| MIAX | Miami International Holdings, I | USD 34.99 | ▲ 4.2% |
| RIOT | Riot Platforms, Inc. | USD 12.89 | ▼ 8.06% |
| VIRT | Virtu Financial, Inc. | USD 56.25 | ▼ 1.52% |
| FIGR | Figure Technology Solutions, In | USD 24.04 | ▼ 5.21% |
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