Moelis (MC) Up 7.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Moelis (MC). Shares have added about 7.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Moelis due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -14.05% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

At this time, Moelis has an average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with an F. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of F on the value side, putting it in the lowest quintile for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise Moelis has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Moelis is part of the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry. Over the past month, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), a stock from the same industry, has gained 22.3%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.

Interactive Brokers reported revenues of $1.4 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16%. EPS of $1.88 for the same period compares with $1.64 a year ago.

Interactive Brokers is expected to post earnings of $1.73 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -1.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.6%.

Interactive Brokers has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of C.

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