Revenue Growth Across the Business
Total revenue grew 8.1% YoY to $2.08B in Q1 FY2026, up from $1.92B in the prior-year period, reflecting continued demand for Moody's ratings and analytics services. Cost of revenue also rose 8.1% to $531M, keeping gross profit growth in line with top-line expansion.
Operating Leverage Improvement
Operating income increased 9.0% YoY to $922M, outpacing revenue growth and expanding operating margin by approximately 38 basis points to 44.3%. This demonstrates continued operating leverage as the company scales its revenue base while managing cost growth.
Strong Operating Cash Flow Generation
Operating cash flow surged 24.0% YoY to $939M, significantly outpacing net income growth of 5.8%, indicating strong working capital management and high earnings quality. This robust cash generation supports the company's capital return program.