Morgan Stanley (MS)

Currency in USD
214.48
-0.70(-0.33%)
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213.82-0.66(-0.31%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
211.21216.40
52 wk Range
136.17232.25
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
215.18
Open
216.4
Day's Range
211.21-216.4
52 wk Range
136.17-232.25
Volume
4.09M
Average Volume (3m)
5.86M
1-Year Change
49.9755%
Book Value / Share
66.28
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Fair Price
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Price Target
236.33
Upside
+10.19%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
11 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Morgan Stanley News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
12 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
25 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 236.33
(+10.19% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
HSBC
Hold215.00+0.24%190.00MaintainJul 21, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold243.00+13.30%207.00MaintainJul 20, 2026
Freedom Broker
Buy245.00+14.23%200.00UpgradeJul 17, 2026
Evercore ISI
Buy240.00+11.90%233.00MaintainJul 17, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold195.00-9.08%187.00MaintainJul 16, 2026

Morgan Stanley SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
Morgan Stanley's Q2 2025 results surpassed expectations, with EPS of $2.13 and robust revenue across trading, investment banking, and wealth management divisions
Strategic Growth
Explore Morgan Stanley's digital initiatives in wealth management and potential market share gains in investment banking, particularly in high-growth sectors
Market Dynamics
Delve into how Morgan Stanley navigates market volatility and economic uncertainties while maintaining a strong capital position with a 15% CET1 ratio
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $110 to $156, reflecting varied outlooks on Morgan Stanley's growth potential amid evolving market conditions
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Morgan Stanley Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Morgan Stanley reported record Q2 2026 results with EPS of $3.46 vs. $2.93 est. and revenue of $21.3B vs. $19.62B est., beating forecasts by 18% and 8.6%.
  • Wealth Management hit strategic milestone of $10T in client assets; firm returned $1.5B via buybacks and raised dividend 15% to $1.15/share for 12th consecutive year.
  • Institutional Securities posted record $11B revenue driven by 58% jump in investment banking and record $6.3B equities revenue; ROTCE reached 26.6%.
  • CEO Pick expects Q3 net interest income to rise modestly; sees AI infrastructure spending reaching $1.5T by 2028 with investment cycle only 10-15% complete.
  • Stock traded near 52-week high at $227.05, deemed overvalued by analysts; management maintains 22-23% tax rate guidance and 300-350 bps capital cushion above requirements.
Last Updated: 2026-07-15, 09:44 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 15, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.46 / 2.93
Revenue / Forecast
21.3B / 19.62B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 12.38%
Dividend Yield
2.14%
Industry Median 1.89%
Annualized payout
4.60
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+18.85%
Growth Streak

MS Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.2x17.6x10.1x
PEG Ratio
0.430.490.03
Price/Book
3.2x2.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.3x2.1x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.3%12.8%14.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The company offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services related to the underwriting of debt, equity securities, and other products, as well as advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and project finance. It also provides equity and fixed income products comprising sales, financing, prime brokerage, and market-making services; Asia wealth management; business-related investments services; originating corporate and commercial real estate loans, secured lending facilities, and extending securities-based and other financing; and research activities. In addition, the company offers financial advisor-led brokerage, investment advisory, custody, cash management, and administrative services; self-directed brokerage services; financial and wealth planning services; stock plan administration; securities-based lending, residential real estate loans, and other lending products; banking; and retirement plan services. Further, it provides equity, fixed income, alternatives and solutions, and liquidity and overlay services to benefit/defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, third-party fund sponsors, corporations, and individuals. Morgan Stanley was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
474.36M30.18%101.74B
Other Institutional Investors
887.79M56.48%190.41B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
209.84M13.35%45.01B
Total
1.57B100.00%337.16B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.23.99%377,085,16780,877,227
State Street Global Advisors, Inc.6.45%101,340,19421,735,445

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FAQ

What Is the Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Price Today?

The Morgan Stanley stock price today is 214.48 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Morgan Stanley Trade On?

Morgan Stanley is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Morgan Stanley?

The stock symbol for Morgan Stanley is "MS."

Does Morgan Stanley Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Morgan Stanley dividend yield is 2.14%.

What Is the Morgan Stanley Market Cap?

As of today, Morgan Stanley market cap is 338.26B USD.

What Is Morgan Stanley's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Morgan Stanley EPS (TTM) is 12.38.

When Is the Next Morgan Stanley Earnings Date?

Morgan Stanley will release its next earnings report on Oct 14, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Morgan Stanley Stock Split?

Morgan Stanley has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Morgan Stanley Have?

Morgan Stanley has 84000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Morgan Stanley (MS)?

As of Jul 25, 2026, Morgan Stanley (MS) is trading at a price of 214.48 USD, with a previous close of 215.18 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 211.21 USD to 216.40 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 136.17 USD to 232.25 USD.

What Is Morgan Stanley (MS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Morgan Stanley is 236.33 USD, with a high estimate of 262 USD and a low estimate of 184 USD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +10.19% Upside potential.

What Is the MS Premarket Price?

MS's last pre-market stock price is 215.33 USD. The pre-market share volume is 211,790.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.15, or 0.07%.

What Is the MS After Hours Price?

MS's last after hours stock price is 213.82 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.66, or -0.31%.
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