MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) Chief Executive Henry A. Fernandez added to his personal equity stake in the company through several purchases that together totaled $3.56 million. The transactions, all recorded under transaction code "P," were executed on February 13 and February 17, 2026, at prices ranging from $517.32 to $524.18 per share. Those prices were in proximity to MSCI's trading price at the time of $521.75, with the company carrying an estimated market capitalization of roughly $38.3 billion.
On February 13, Fernandez acquired 6,000 shares at an average price of $524.18. He followed up on February 17 with three additional buys: 240 shares at an average price of $517.32, 360 shares at $519.45, and 200 shares at $520. The trades were disclosed as direct purchases by the CEO.
After these transactions, Fernandez's direct ownership of MSCI common stock stands at 1,493,847 shares. He also holds indirect positions through several trusts: 309,821 shares in the Henry Fernandez 2024 MSCI Annuity Trust and 335,069 shares in the Fernandez 2007 Children's Trust. In addition, Fernandez indirectly owns 15,400 shares each through accounts tied to his sons and his daughter.
MSCI offers a dividend yield of 1.57% and has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the most recent twelve-month period, dividend growth totaled 28.1%.
Fernandez's compensation package also includes multiple option grants on MSCI common stock. These option holdings comprise 29,564 shares exercisable at $549.83 and 42,193 shares exercisable at $554.52. He further holds premium options for 36,846 shares exercisable at $1000, 40,780 shares exercisable at $1100, and 44,920 shares exercisable at $1200.
InvestingPro commentary noted that MSCI's management has been active in repurchasing shares, a trend the service interprets as broader confidence in the company that complements the CEO's personal buying. The same analysis indicates MSCI is slightly undervalued relative to its Fair Value assessment and assigns the company an overall financial health score of "GOOD." MSCI is listed among the more than 1,400 U.S. equities covered in comprehensive Pro Research Reports.
These insider purchases occurred against a backdrop of recent quarterly results and changes in analyst coverage. MSCI reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded consensus estimates, posting diluted earnings per share of $4.66 versus the $4.58 forecast. Revenue for the quarter was $822.5 million, slightly above the $820.45 million analysts had expected.
In addition to the earnings beat, BofA Securities reinstated coverage on MSCI with a buy rating and a $700 price target. The firm cited factors including index usage and international asset management as supportive of MSCI's growth prospects. MSCI earns a material portion of its fees from international sources, which the analyst note highlights as contributing to the company's expansion.
Taken together, the CEO's purchases, management buybacks, the quarter's results, and renewed analyst backing are presented in market commentary as positive indicators for MSCI's financial position and competitive standing.