MSCI (MSCI) Tops Q1 EPS by 20c
MSCI (NYSE: MSCI) reported Q1 EPS of $2.46, $0.20 better than the analyst estimate of $2.26. Revenue for the quarter came in at $478.4 million versus the consensus estimate of $471.85 million.
Full-Year 2021 Guidance
MSCI's guidance for the year ending December 31, 2021 (“Full-Year 2021”) is based on assumptions about a number of macroeconomic and capital market factors, in particular related to equity markets. These assumptions are subject to uncertainty, and actual results for the year could differ materially from our current guidance, including as a result of ongoing uncertainty related to the duration, magnitude and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidance Item | Current Guidance for Full-Year 2021 | Prior Guidance for Full-Year 2021 | ||||
Operating Expense | $885 to $920 million | $870 to $895 million | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA Expense | $795 to $825 million | $780 to $800 million | ||||
Interest Expense (including amortization of financing fees)(1) | ~$150 million | ~$150 million | ||||
Depreciation & Amortization Expense | $90 to $95 million | $90 to $95 million | ||||
Effective Tax Rate | 15.0% to 18.0% | 16.0% to 19.0% | ||||
Capital Expenditures | $50 to $60 million | $50 to $60 million | ||||
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $885 to $925 million | $845 to $885 million | ||||
Free Cash Flow | $825 to $875 million | $785 to $835 million |
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