Morgan Stanley (MS)
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- symbol MS
- Rev/Share 73.909
- Book/Share 70.6881
- PB 2.571
- Debt/Equity 3.7706
- CurrentRatio 0.2574
- ROIC 0.0281
- MktCap 286012112786.0
- FreeCF/Share -4.2947
- PFCF -42.391
- PE 16.7675
- Debt/Assets 0.3038
- DivYield 0.0218
- ROE 0.157
- Rating C-
- Score 1
- Recommendation Strong Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | MS | Wolfe Research | Peer Perform | Outperform | -- | -- | Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Initiation | MS | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Outperform | -- | $180 | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MS | Keefe Bruyette | Market Perform | Outperform | -- | $160 | July 9, 2025 |
| Upgrade | MS | HSBC Securities | Hold | Buy | -- | $118 | Oct. 4, 2024 |
| Downgrade | MS | Goldman | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | Sept. 11, 2024 |
News
3 Must-Buy Investment Bank Behemoths After Solid Q4 Earnings
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
GS, C and MS are three investment banking giants riding on solid Q4 earnings, rebounding deal activity and trading strength in 2026.
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Buy The Dip: 11-13% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market is pricing in a disaster that the data still refuses to confirm. Deep discounts and double-digit yields are colliding in an overlooked corner of the market. If sentiment flips, the upside could surprise even seasoned income investors.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Morgan Stanley (MS) have what it takes?
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Morgan Stanley (MS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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3 Big Bank Stocks to Sell Right Now
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
There's no doubt about it: big U.S. banks enjoyed a banner year in 2025, with the six largest financial institutions up an average 42% last year, mostly thanks to continued high interest rates, robust merger and acquisition activity, and a friendlier White House, regulatory-wise, than the previous four years.
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MS' Wealth & Asset Management Moat: A Recurring Revenue Engine
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley's wealth and asset management arms now drive 54% of revenues, powered by sticky assets and recurring fees.
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Morgan Stanley Closes Acquisition of EquityZen
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley today announced that it has completed the acquisition of leading private shares platform EquityZen. “Integrating EquityZen's industry-leading technology into our private market ecosystem enhances our ability to seamlessly connect supply and demand at scale,” said Jed Finn, Head of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. “With corporate relationships spanning our Workplace channel to our Investment Bank, we're in a unique position to connect clients seeking li.
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Morgan Stanley Ranked #1 U.S. OCIO Provider in Inaugural Chestnut Institute Market Leader Awards
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has been ranked the #1 Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) provider in the United States with $246.9 billion in U.S. OCIO AUM, according to Chestnut Solutions Institute's inaugural OCIO Market Leader Awards.1 The distinction recognizes the Firm's industry‑leading scale, capabilities, and commitment to delivering high‑quality investment solutions to institutional clients. The Institute's accompanying report found that, in 2025, increase.
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Morgan Stanley CEO on the investment banking space
Published: January 21, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley chairman and CEO Ted Pick says that the investment banking space is "as good as it's been in a long time" during an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.
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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for January 19th
Published: January 19, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
RFIL, MS and FHN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on January 19, 2026.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Morgan Stanley (MS) have what it takes?
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Morgan Stanley Keeps Pushing
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley delivered a strong Q4 2025, beating top- and bottom-line estimates with 10.4% revenue growth and robust segment performance. MS achieved a 32% consolidated pre-tax margin and improved efficiency ratio to 68%, reflecting disciplined expense management and operational gains. Wealth Management and Institutional Securities segments posted double-digit revenue growth, fueled by elevated M&A, underwriting, and asset management activity.
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Wall Street Powers Nation's Biggest Banks to Record Year
Published: January 15, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
Revenues were up across the board of the leading financial firms, with trading, banking and lending all busy.
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Great Choice
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Morgan Stanley (MS) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-market futures are mixed at this hour, more or less at levels we had seen before this morning's economic reports, of which there are a few. The Dow is -26 points currently, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq and small-cap Russell 2000 are all up: +33 points, +246 points and +4 points, respectively.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Morgan Stanley Q4 Earnings Beat on IB Strength, Decent Trading Gains
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MS posts 21% earnings jump in Q4 2025 as investment banking fees surge 47% on strong M&A and IPO activity.
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Compared to Estimates, Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Morgan Stanley (MS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Morgan Stanley posts Q4 earnings beat driven by wealth management, investment banking growth
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) shares rose 4% after the firm delivered strong fourth quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings per share (EPS). The bank posted net revenues of $17.89 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $17.66 billion, marking 10.3% year-over-year growth driven by strength in wealth management.
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Morgan Stanley Q4 Review: Strong Fundamentals Priced In (Downgrade)
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley delivered strong Q4 results, with 10% revenue growth and 21.8% return on tangible common equity. MS's wealth management business drove record advisory revenue, robust inflows, and margin expansion, reinforcing its fee-based, recurring revenue model. The bank's capital position remains excellent, supporting ongoing buybacks and a secure 2.2% dividend yield.
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Earnings Preview: Morgan Stanley to Report This Week
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Big banks are kicking off earnings season this week, with JPMorgan Chase (JPM) weighing on the market today.
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It's flat-out 'a really good environment' for the banks, says Atlas Merchant Capital CEO
Published: January 13, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Bob Diamond, Atlas Merchant Capital CEO and former Barclays CEO, joins ‘Squawk on the Street" to discuss his expectations for the banks, opportunities that lie ahead, and more.
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Is MS Stock a Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings on Favorable Industry Trends?
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley earnings set for Jan. 15, with strong trading and IB gains expected to lift Q4 revenue 6.8% year over year.
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Banks Enter Earnings Season on Firmer Footing, Though Risks Linger
Published: January 12, 2026 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive
U.S. banks are entering the new year on solid footing after a strong 2025, and analysts say that momentum should continue, barring any unforeseen shocks.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Morgan Stanley (MS), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended December 2025.
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Investors Heavily Search Morgan Stanley (MS): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Morgan Stanley Appoints 184 New Managing Directors
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has announced the appointment of 184 Managing Directors. The new Managing Directors are: Sahil Aggarwal Jason B. Lynch Meg Angeles-Dayrit Jon Mace Lauren Ares Paul Madenjian Sara Banelli Dave Magoloff Arjun Bathla Anthony Maiorano Michael Beilstein Steven Markarian Aditya Bhatla Paolo Mattiello Carolee Boles Lyndal May Gilbert Borrmann Kelly McCarthy William Boyle Cameron McCarthy Eric Bradbury Eric McConnell Lucy Callaghan Michael McGillen G.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Will MS' Move Into Crypto ETFs Provide Competitive Advantage?
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, the first top-10 U.S. bank to do so, aiming to embed crypto exposure into wealth platform.
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About Morgan Stanley (MS)
- IPO Date 1993-02-23
- Website https://www.morganstanley.com
- Industry Financial - Capital Markets
- CEO Edward N. Pick
- Employees 81000