MSCI

Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen Focus Growth Strategy” Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here.

MSCI’s move to reclassify Indonesia as a standalone market sparked a stock sell‑off and a presidential outburst. The downgrade has drawn criticism from Indonesia’s president, who says the agency is intimidating the country.

Investors demand a higher yield to invest in illiquid office markets compared to industrial ones. Central London office liquidity hit a record low, highlighting the premium investors require for less liquid assets.

MSCI’s Q3 earnings showed strong pricing power, with revenue at $892 million and EPS of $4.87. The stock rose 2.2% to $604.46, reflecting market confidence in the company’s scale and profitability.

Accenture, Hasbro, and MSCI all saw share price gains after reporting solid quarterly results. Strong bookings, record Magic: The Gathering sales, and rising index fees helped drive the rally.

MSCI’s Q3 net new subscription sales exceeded expectations, indicating sustained sales momentum.

AI-driven efficiency is being reinvested into product innovation, cutting development cycles from weeks to hours and changing client relationships.

MSCI’s Q3 subscription sales beat estimates, prompting RBC to maintain an Outperform rating and highlight strong growth momentum.