MSCI MSCI Inc. Insider Trading

CEO Fernandez Henry A bought 4,000 shares at MSCI for $2,249,591.42 on 2026-05-15; stock up +2.8% in 30 days and +12.1% in 90 days.

Fernandez Henry A, Chairman and CEO, executed 7 separate purchases totaling 4,000 shares for $2,249,591.42 at a blended average price of $562.40 on 2026-05-15, increasing holdings from 1,727,961 to 1,731,961 shares. His cross-ticker track record across 20 prior open-market buys shows an average 30-day return of +5.6%, average 90-day return of +6.2%, and a 90-day win rate of 100.00%. At MSCI specifically, his 5 prior purchase transactions each delivered positive 90-day returns ranging from +6.4% to +8.7%, with all 5 trades showing gains at the 90-day mark. The current stock price of $584.44 reflects a gain from the transaction prices, with the 30-day change at +2.8% and 90-day change at +12.1% since the filing date. Post-transaction, his position represents approximately 1.73M shares of a company with $42.5B market cap and strong fundamentals including $850.8M quarterly revenue and $406.0M net income.

MSCI C-suite executive sells ~$5.9M in stock near recent highs amid strong fundamentals

A senior executive at MSCI offloaded roughly 30% of holdings in two tranches totaling nearly $5.9 million as the stock traded slightly below its recent peak, suggesting a rebalancing move rather than panic selling. The company remains fundamentally sound—profitable with accelerating revenue growth and strong earnings power—making this a routine diversification decision rather than a red flag about business quality. The timing occurred as the stock recovered sharply over the preceding month, creating a natural window for a large sale without market disruption. While insider selling is generally less bullish than buying, the scale here (trimming a substantial but not total position) and the company's healthy financial backdrop suggest the executive is simply managing personal wealth rather than signaling business deterioration. Retail investors should monitor whether additional insiders follow, which would carry more weight as a potential warning sign.

MSCI Director Ashe Robert G. buys 3,681 shares at $543.21 for $1,999,556.01, raising holdings 19.8% to 22,290 shares

Robert G. Ashe purchased 3,681 shares of MSCI at $543.21 on 2026-02-18, a material open-market acquisition that increased his holdings by 19.8% to 22,290 shares. The purchase occurred at a price 0.2% below the current market price of $544.11 and 12.9% below the 52-week high of $624.75, suggesting execution during a period of recent weakness. MSCI's fundamentals remain strong with net income of $325.4M on revenue of $793.4M and annual revenue growth of 9.8%, supporting the company's $40.0B market capitalization and 30.36 P/E ratio. Director-level equity purchases of this magnitude warrant monitoring of the motivations underlying this substantial increase in ownership exposure.

MSCI Chairman/CEO Fernandez buys 6,800 shares for $3.56M across Feb 13–17, 2026 at blended $523.56 vs current $521.33

Fernandez Henry A, Chairman and CEO of MSCI, executed 4 separate open-market purchases totaling 6,800 shares for $3,560,238.80 between February 13 and 17, 2026, increasing his holdings from 1,487,047 shares to 1,493,847 shares. The purchases occurred at a blended average price of $523.56, just 0.4% above the current price of $521.33, though the stock has declined 13.5% over the prior 30 days and sits 16.6% below its 52-week high of $624.75. Across his cross-ticker track record of 20 prior buys, Fernandez's timing has historically shown weakness: a 0% 90-day win rate despite a +5.3% average 30-day return, suggesting his open-market purchases have typically not recovered within three months. His five prior purchases at MSCI on 2025-12-05 have shown positive 30-day returns (4.6% to 6.0%), but 90-day outcomes are not yet measurable. The transaction occurs in a strong earnings context—MSCI reported $793.4M in quarterly revenue, $325.4M net income, and 9.8% annual revenue growth—though the elevated P/E of 29.09 and recent price weakness warrant scrutiny of whether this purchase reflects conviction or routine portfolio maintenance.

MSCI CEO Fernandez buys 12,500 shares for $6.7M across 19 transactions on 2025-12-05, lifting stake to 335,069 shares

Fernandez Henry A, MSCI's Chairman and CEO, executed 19 separate purchases totaling 12,500 shares for $6,701,731.56 at a blended average price of $536.14 on 2025-12-05, increasing his holdings by 3.9% from 322,569 to 335,069 shares. The transaction occurred as MSCI trades at $537.22, down 15.5% from its 52-week high of $635.99 and down 7.8% over the preceding 30 days, suggesting the CEO purchased into recent weakness. Across his prior trades at MSCI specifically, the CEO's 5 earlier buy transactions showed 30-day gains ranging from +4.4% to +7.4%, though only 1 of those 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, indicating inconsistent predictive success at this ticker. Given the scale of this accumulation ($6.7M) by the company's top executive at a depressed valuation relative to recent highs, the filing merits attention for what it signals about management's view of current market pricing, though historical timing results at MSCI provide limited reassurance.

MSCI CEO Fernandez buys 12,400 shares for $6.7M; holdings rise 3.9% to 332.8K shares

Fernandez Henry A, Chairman and CEO of MSCI, executed 5 separate purchases totaling 12,400 shares for $6,731,598.85 (blended average $542.87) on 2025-07-24 and 2025-07-25. The transaction increased his holdings from 320.4K to 332.8K shares (+3.9%). At the time of purchase, MSCI stock traded near 52-week lows (current price $552.79 is -13.1% from the 52-week high of $635.99), and the stock has declined -4.1% over 30 days. Notably, Fernandez's prior 5 trades at MSCI all produced negative 90-day returns (ranging from -0.1% to -6.6%), with 0 of 5 qualifying as well-timed by the 90-day mark; his cross-ticker track record across 15 prior buys averaged +7.2% 90-day returns with 60% win rate, creating a sharp contrast with his MSCI-specific track record. The magnitude of this purchase ($6.7M) and the addition to an already substantial position (332.8K shares) merit monitoring for continued execution and outcome relative to both company fundamentals and the insider's historical pattern at this ticker.

MSCI President & COO Pettit CD Baer sells 5,000 shares for $2.8M (blended avg $563.62) on 2025-06-05

Pettit CD Baer executed 6 separate sales totaling 5,000 shares for $2,818,102.49 at prices ranging from $562.35 to $568.93, reducing his holdings from 289,787 shares to 284,787 shares (-1.7%). The current stock price of $568.64 sits 10.6% below the 52-week high of $635.99, and the blended transaction average of $563.62 places these sales near recent trading levels. Across his cross-ticker track record, Baer's 18 prior sells averaged -0.3% 90-day returns with a 75.00% well-timed rate, indicating his historical sell timing has been moderately favorable. His 5 prior MSCI sales, all clustered around May 2025, showed 30-day gains ranging from +2.2% to +6.2%, though 90-day outcomes remain unmeasurable. The transaction represents a modest reduction of a substantial executive position in a $44.0B market-cap company with solid fundamentals (revenue $745.8M, net income $288.6M, P/E 38.53), but the modest percentage reduction and lack of evidence of accelerating insider activity limit the signal strength.

President & COO Pettit CD Baer sold 5,000 shares (1.7% of holdings) for $2.8M at $552.59 blended average on 2025-05-05

Pettit CD Baer executed four separate sales totaling 5,000 shares for $2,762,962.36 on 2025-05-05, reducing his stake from 294,787 to 289,787 shares. The blended average price of $552.59 compares closely to the current price of $552.67, indicating execution near current market levels. His cross-ticker track record shows 14 prior sells with an average 30-day return of +1.0%, while his same-ticker history at MSCI includes 5 prior sells from 2025-04-04 with all measurable 30-day outcomes ranging from +3.8% to +6.0%, all positive. The stock remains 13.1% below its 52-week high of $635.99 and has declined 5.9% over 90 days despite near-term strength of +9.1% over 30 days, reflecting mixed directional signals in the price action.

President & COO Pettit CD Baer sold 5,000 shares for $2.6M on 2025-04-04 per 10b5-1 plan

Pettit CD Baer, who was COO at the time of this filing, executed 10 separate sales totaling 5,000 shares for $2,621,235.17 at a blended average price of $524.25 on 2025-04-04. This transaction is part of a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on 2024-12-04 and therefore represents scheduled, non-discretionary activity rather than a discretionary trading decision. The sales reduced his holdings from 299,787 shares to 294,787 shares, a decrease of 1.7% of pre-transaction holdings. Since the trade is governed by a pre-arranged schedule, it carries minimal signal regarding current market views or company fundamentals; the timing and execution were determined months in advance.

MSCI President & COO Pettit CD Baer sold 5,000 shares for $2.8M on 2025-03-05; stock down -11.6% from 52-week high and -9.0% over 90 days.

Pettit CD Baer executed four separate sales totaling 5,000 shares for $2,841,786.60 on March 5, 2025, reducing his holdings from 304.8K to 299.8K shares (-1.6%). The sales occurred at prices ranging from $565.78 to $569.62, with a blended average of $568.36, while the stock now trades at $561.89 (-3.5% over 30 days). MSCI stock is currently -11.6% from its 52-week high of $635.99 and has declined -9.0% over the past 90 days. The company remains fundamentally solid with $724.7M in quarterly revenue, $280.9M net income, and 12.9% annual revenue growth, though valuation at 37.36 P/E is elevated. Without FLAGS indicating a pre-arranged trading plan, the timing of this sale during a multi-month downtrend warrants attention.