10-Q Filing

MOODYS CORP /DE/ CIK: 1059556 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001059556-25-000121`
Period End Date	20250331
Filing Date	20250423
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	mco-20250331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 174 Income Statement 72 Cash Flow Statement 136 Stockholders Equity 64 Comprehensive Income 76

Balance Sheet 174 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$34.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$34.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, allowances	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$32.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation, property and equipment	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share)	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$566.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$566.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	10.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$62.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$62.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $34 in 2025 and $32 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $34 in 2025 and $32 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $34 in 2025 and $32 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $34 in 2025 and $32 in 2024	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$515.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$515.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$5.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$4.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,511 in 2025 and $1,453 in 2024	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$656.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,511 in 2025 and $1,453 in 2024	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$656.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,511 in 2025 and $1,453 in 2024	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$671.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,511 in 2025 and $1,453 in 2024	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$671.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$216.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$216.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$217.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$217.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$6.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$5.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$5.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$292.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$292.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$15.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$103.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$103.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$102.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$102.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current portion of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$697.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityCurrent`	$1.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$3.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$61.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Non-current portion of deferred revenue	`ContractWithCustomerLiabilityNoncurrent`	$57.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$6.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$6.82B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$6.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$6.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$449.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$449.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$439.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities, net	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$439.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Uncertain tax positions	`LiabilityForUncertainTaxPositionsNoncurrent`	$211.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Uncertain tax positions	`LiabilityForUncertainTaxPositionsNoncurrent`	$211.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Uncertain tax positions	`LiabilityForUncertainTaxPositionsNoncurrent`	$218.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Uncertain tax positions	`LiabilityForUncertainTaxPositionsNoncurrent`	$218.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$210.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$210.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$216.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$216.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$517.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$517.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$574.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$574.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$11.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$11.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$11.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$11.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Capital surplus	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Capital surplus	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Capital surplus	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Capital surplus	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$1.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$16.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 162,964,467 and 162,593,213 shares of common stock at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$13.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 162,964,467 and 162,593,213 shares of common stock at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$13.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 162,964,467 and 162,593,213 shares of common stock at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$13.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost; 162,964,467 and 162,593,213 shares of common stock at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$13.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-578.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-578.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-638.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-638.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Moody's shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Moody's shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Moody's shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Moody's shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$162.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$158.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$158.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and shareholders' equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$15.10B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 72 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.92B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Revenue	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$1.79B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating	`CostOfRevenue`	$467.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating	`CostOfRevenue`	$467.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating	`CostOfRevenue`	$491.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating	`CostOfRevenue`	$491.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$413.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$439.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$439.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring	`RestructuringCharges`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring	`RestructuringCharges`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring	`RestructuringCharges`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring	`RestructuringCharges`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Charges related to asset abandonment	`ChargesRelatedToAssetAbandonment`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Charges related to asset abandonment	`ChargesRelatedToAssetAbandonment`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Charges related to asset abandonment	`ChargesRelatedToAssetAbandonment`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Charges related to asset abandonment	`ChargesRelatedToAssetAbandonment`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$985.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$985.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$801.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$801.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$846.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$846.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-61.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense, net	`InterestIncomeExpenseNonoperatingNet`	$-62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating income, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$13.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating (expense) income, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating (expense) income, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating (expense) income, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total non-operating (expense) income, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before provision for income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$804.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before provision for income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$804.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before provision for income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$752.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before provision for income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$752.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$179.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$179.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$175.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$175.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Moody's	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Moody's	`NetIncomeLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Moody's	`NetIncomeLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to Moody's	`NetIncomeLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.47	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.47	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.16	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.16	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.15	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.15	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.46	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in usd per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.46	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	180.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	180.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	182.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	182.60M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	183.40M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	183.40M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	180.70M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	180.70M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 136 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$113.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash restructuring charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash restructuring charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash restructuring charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash restructuring charges	`RestructuringCostsAndAssetImpairmentCharges`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for credit losses on accounts receivable	`ProvisionForDoubtfulAccounts`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$197.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease obligations	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease obligations	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease obligations	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease obligations	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseLiability`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-292.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-292.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-110.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseinContractwithCustomerLiabilityExcludingEffectofExchangeRate`	$261.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseinContractwithCustomerLiabilityExcludingEffectofExchangeRate`	$261.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseinContractwithCustomerLiabilityExcludingEffectofExchangeRate`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseinContractwithCustomerLiabilityExcludingEffectofExchangeRate`	$308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Uncertain tax positions and other non-current tax liabilities	`UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsAndOtherNonCurrentTaxLiabilitiesPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Uncertain tax positions and other non-current tax liabilities	`UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsAndOtherNonCurrentTaxLiabilitiesPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Uncertain tax positions and other non-current tax liabilities	`UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsAndOtherNonCurrentTaxLiabilitiesPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Uncertain tax positions and other non-current tax liabilities	`UnrecognizedTaxBenefitsAndOtherNonCurrentTaxLiabilitiesPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$757.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$757.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$775.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$775.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital additions	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$85.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital additions	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$85.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital additions	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$78.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital additions	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$78.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$551.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$551.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales and maturities of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases of investments in non-consolidated affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireInterestInSubsidiariesAndAffiliates`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Receipts from settlements of net investment hedges	`ProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Receipts from settlements of net investment hedges	`ProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Receipts from settlements of net investment hedges	`ProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Receipts from settlements of net investment hedges	`ProceedsFromHedgeInvestingActivities`	$32.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$223.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$223.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$224.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$224.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of notes	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	$700.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of notes	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	$700.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of notes	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repayment of notes	`RepaymentsOfNotesPayable`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of shares related to stock-based compensation	`PaymentsRelatedToTaxWithholdingForShareBasedCompensation`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$120.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$373.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$195.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$195.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.30B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-308.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$48.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-269.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-269.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$346.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$346.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.14B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.94	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.85	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends (in usd per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.85	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$-27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity, tax expense (benefit)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentTax`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury stock, common, beginning balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, beginning balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, beginning balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, beginning balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`Dividends`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`Dividends`	$155.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`Dividends`	$171.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends	`Dividends`	$171.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$58.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$58.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$54.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Shares issued for stock-based compensation plans at average cost, net	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-59.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Noncontrolling interest resulting from majority acquisition	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Noncontrolling interest resulting from majority acquisition	`NoncontrollingInterestIncreaseFromBusinessCombination`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$374.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$374.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury shares repurchased, inclusive of excise tax	`TreasuryStockValueAcquiredCostMethod`	$119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Currency translation adjustment, net of net investment hedge activity (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs (net of tax)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses on cash flow hedges	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of losses on cash flow hedges	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury stock, common, ending balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, ending balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.96M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, ending balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, common, ending balance (shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	162.59M	shares	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.86B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.48B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 76 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$577.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$188.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTranslationAdjustmentBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$-115.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$101.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-174.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAndTax`	$-174.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$74.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$74.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$-130.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net gains on net investment hedges - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetInvestmentHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationNetOfTax`	$-130.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification of (gains) losses included in net income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net actuarial gains (losses) - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeTax`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeTax`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeTax`	$-14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Pre Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossBeforeTax`	$-14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$27.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive income (loss) - Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other comprehensive (loss) income - Net of Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$536.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$536.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$682.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$682.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$536.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$536.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$685.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Moody's	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$685.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.