Morgan Stanley (MS)
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- symbol MS
- Rev/Share 66.7348
- Book/Share 66.5581
- PB 2.146
- Debt/Equity 3.4493
- CurrentRatio 0.6596
- ROIC 0.0264
- MktCap 227155668800.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.3258
- PFCF -108.1694
- PE 15.6915
- Debt/Assets 0.2967
- DivYield 0.0261
- ROE 0.1401
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 4
- 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 | 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
Q2 Earnings Season Kicks Off Positively: A Closer Look
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>
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Q2 Earnings Season Kicks Off Positively: A Closer Look
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Note: The following is an excerpt from this week's Earnings Trends report. You can access the full report that contains detailed historical actual and estimates for the current and following periods, please click here>>>
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Morgan Stanley Q2 Revenue Hits $16.8 Billion
Published: July 16, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley (MS -1.27%) reported fiscal 2025 second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 16, posting $16.8 billion in revenue (up 12% year over year), $2.13 in earnings per share, and an 18.2% return on return on tangible common equity (ROTCE). Wealth and Investment Management client assets reached $8.2 trillion, with net new assets of $59 billion, and fee-based flows reached a record $43 billion.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 16, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Edward N. Pick - CEO & Chairman of the Board Sharon Yeshaya - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Daniel Thomas Fannon - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Devin Patrick Ryan - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Ebrahim Huseini Poonawala - BofA Securities, Research Division Erika Najarian - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Glenn Paul Schorr - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Michael Lawrence Mayo - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Operator Good morning.
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PPI Remained Unchanged
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Pre-market futures are climbing into the green this morning, following a cooler-than-expected wholesale inflation report and better-than-expected financial Q2 earnings numbers out before the bell today. After starting off roughly -0.1% across the board, we're currently up +160 points on the Dow, +13 points on the S&P 500 and +14 on the Nasdaq.
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Morgan Stanley earnings beat estimates, rising credit provision weighs on shares
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported second quarter results that topped analyst estimates, driven by growth in trading revenue. However, rising provisions for credit losses, which jumped to $196 million from $76 million in the year-ago quarter, saw Morgan Stanley's shares move lower following the report.
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Morgan Stanley Beats Q2 Earnings on Robust Trading, IB Remains Subdued
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MS tops Q2 estimates with strong trading and wealth management, while investment banking stays weak.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: July 16, 2025 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 June 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 (MS) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.82 per share a year ago.
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Large US banks say consumer finances are healthy despite tariffs
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. banking giants said consumers remained in good shape even after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies roiled markets, but executives warned of potential weakness ahead.
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Robust Trading, NII Growth to Aid Morgan Stanley's Q2 Earnings
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MS Q2 earnings are likely to have risen y/y on strong trading and higher NII, though underwriting and advisory fees may weigh on results.
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Big Banks Kick Off Earnings Season With Trading Revenue Set to Rise
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Positive
Earnings season kicks off this week with the big banks first out of the gate. All six of the largest US lenders are forecast to show increases in trading revenue.
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Insights Into Morgan Stanley (MS) Q2: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: July 11, 2025 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 June 2025.
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Goldman vs. Morgan Stanley: Which Financial Giant Has More Upside?
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does GS outpace MS with stronger earnings, deeper M&A strength and a more attractive valuation profile? Let us find out.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: July 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley (MS) doesn't possess 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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Morgan Stanley (MS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Morgan Stanley (MS). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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How to Play Morgan Stanley Stock as Global M&As Rebound?
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Is MS poised to benefit from the global M&A rebound despite rising costs and a premium valuation? Let's have a closer look.
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Rare (Financial) Independence Day Specials: Very Undervalued Blue-Chip 10%+ Yields
Published: July 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
It is rare to find blue-chip stocks yielding over 10% that are also deeply discounted. Fortunately, Mr. Market is offering several such opportunities right now. We discuss some of them in this article.
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Big Bank Buybacks: Morgan Stanley, Citi, & Wells Fargo Lead
Published: July 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
When investors look for some of the best indicators pointing to a stock moving higher in the short—to medium-term timeline, there aren't many indicators as powerful as a company buying back its own stock in bulk. Stock buyback programs are a tax-free and efficient way to reward shareholders, unlike dividend payments or other methods commonly used in today's market.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley (MS) closed at $142.86 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.27% move from the prior day.
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Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: July 02, 2025 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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3 Investment Bank Stocks Set to Ride on the Industry's Recovery
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Efforts to boost operating efficiency, strong trading performance and gradual revival of underwriting and advisory businesses will aid Zacks Investment Bank industry players like Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman (GS) and Robinhood (HOOD).
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Bull Market Summer: 6 Reasons Wall Street's Rally Continues
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
As Wall Street heads into the summer months, six powerful tailwinds line up, suggesting that the bulls are well-positioned to maintain their grip on Wall Street.
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Morgan Stanley: 2025 Stress Test Results Support More Upside
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Morgan Stanley's strong CET1 ratio of 15.9% in the 2025 Fed stress test highlights its robust capital position. The strong score, when combined with its latest business developments (especially its trading operations), provides an attractive total return potential. Ongoing business improvements, acquisitions, and tech investments position Morgan Stanley for continued growth and market expansion.
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Morgan Stanley Wins Two 2025 Celent Model Wealth Manager Awards for Technology Innovation in Wealth Management
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it has won two 2025 Celent Model Awards recognizing the Firm's innovative use of technology. The Firm secured Model Wealth Manager Awards for its SMA Matching and Transition Analysis Tools in the Data and Analytics category and for its AI @ Morgan Stanley Debrief in the Emerging Technologies category. "As our teams are continuously innovating and sourcing technology to push the industry forward, it's an honor to be recogn.
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Fed Proposes Easing Capital Requirements for Major Banks
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Fed plan to ease capital rules could unlock $213B for major U.S. banks, including JPM, BAC, GS and MS.
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Fed plan to ease leverage rule offers windfall for big US banks, Morgan Stanley says
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
A Federal Reserve plan to relax leverage rules could free up $185 billion in capital and unlock nearly $6 trillion in balance sheet capacity for large U.S. global banks covered by Morgan Stanley, the brokerage estimated on Thursday.
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Morgan Stanley Jumps 11.2% in 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
MS shares gain 11.2% in 3 months as wealth and asset management drive more than half its revenue stream.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Morgan Stanley (MS) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Morgan Stanley to Exit U.S. Options Market-Making Business
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
MS plans to exit U.S. options market-making, as faster and tech-driven trading firms reshape the space.
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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