Have you been eager to see how Moody's Corporation ( MCO - Free Report ), performed in Q2 in comparison with the market expectations? Let's quickly scan through the key facts from this NY-based credit rating giant's earnings release this morning: An Earnings Beat Moody's reported adjusted earnings of $1.51 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33. Results were primarily driven by a rise in revenues. How Was the Estimate Revision Trend? You should note that the earnings estimate for Moody's depicted bullish stance prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate rose nearly 1% over the last 30 days. Further, Moody's has a decent earnings surprise history.