MSCI (MSCI) reported Q4 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $3.68 per share, up from $2.84 a year earlier.
Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $3.29.
Operating revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was $690.1 million, up from $576.2 million a year earlier.
Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ estimated $662.6 million.
MSCI said it has raised its quarterly dividend to $1.60 per share, up from $1.38 in the previous quarter. The higher dividend is payable on Feb. 29 to shareholders of record on Feb. 16.