Credit Rating
A credit rating is an assessment of the creditworthiness of an issuer, called the Issuer Rating, or of a financial instrument such as bonds, known as the Instrument Rating.
Since 2002 Bertelsmann has an Issuer Rating from the rating agencies Moody's and S&P Global Ratings. Bertelsmann's current ratings are as follows:
| Rating agency | Longterm | Shortterm | Outlook | Last Update | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moody's | Baa2 | P-2 | stable | April 30, 2026 | Agustin Alberti+34 91 7688 309 |
| S&P Global Ratings | BBB | A-2 | stable | May 7, 2026 | Tatsiana Harelyshava+49 693 399 9281 |