MOODYS CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened

• On February 18, 2026, Moody's Corporation (MCO) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided its outlook for 2026. The company furnished a press release containing the announcement as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• The filing notes the information is being furnished (not “filed”) under the Exchange Act, and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liabilities and will not be incorporated by reference into future filings unless expressly stated.

Key Details

• Date of announcement: February 18, 2026.
• Reporting periods covered: Q4 2025 and full year ended December 31, 2025.
• Outlook provided: Moody’s included forward-looking commentary for 2026 in the press release (Exhibit 99.1).
• Regulatory note: Information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD disclosure); Exhibit 99.1 is the press release.

Why It Matters

• This 8-K signals Moody’s has released its latest earnings and revenue results and management’s expectations for 2026—core information investors use to assess near-term performance and valuation.
• Because the Form 8-K furnished the press release rather than “filed” it, investors should review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) or Moody’s investor relations materials for the specific revenue, earnings per share, segment results, and guidance figures referenced by the company.