Morgan Stanley (MS)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MS
  • Rev/Share 68.728
  • Book/Share 69.2898
  • PB 2.3045
  • Debt/Equity 4.0393
  • CurrentRatio 0.4504
  • ROIC 0.0199

 

  • MktCap 252364719666.0
  • FreeCF/Share -13.279
  • PFCF -12.0512
  • PE 16.8954
  • Debt/Assets 0.3228
  • DivYield 0.0239
  • ROE 0.1395

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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

Morgan Stanley (MS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MS
Published: October 03, 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 Investment Management and Opportunity Finance Network Announce Annual Contribution Recipients in Support of Affordable Housing and Community Development
MS
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) and Opportunity Finance Network (“OFN”) today announced three grant recipients of MSIM's annual contribution to OFN's Finance Justice Fund, now called OFN's Financing Fund: GROW South Dakota, Community Health Center Capital Fund, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Lending, Inc. The three community development financial institutions (CDFIs) focus on community development and affordable housing. The grants are funded by MS.

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Fed Pivots: What it Means for MS' Capital Markets Business
MS
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Fed rate cut is set to revive corporate deals and trading, positioning Morgan Stanley's capital markets business for stronger growth.

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JEF or MS: Which Investment Banking Stock Offers Better Upside Now?
JEF, MS
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Can Jefferies' mid-market strength and partnerships outgrow Morgan Stanley's business diversification efforts and steadier returns? Let's find out.

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Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
MS
Published: September 25, 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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Morgan Stanley, Zerohash to Launch Crypto Trading for ETrade Clients
MS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MS to team up with Zerohash to bring cryptocurrency trading to E*TRADE clients. This marks a strategic move into digital assets for wealth management.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
MS
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Morgan Stanley's E-Trade to Add Crypto Trading in Early 2026
MS
Published: September 23, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

E-Trade, the online stock trading arm of Morgan Stanley, reportedly plans to add cryptocurrency trading to its platform in the first half of 2026. The service will initially enable E-Trade clients to trade Bitcoin, Ether and Solana, Reuters reported Tuesday (Sept.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Great Choice
MS
Published: September 23, 2025 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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Zerohash raises $104M, values crypto startup at $1B
MS
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Zerohash, a cryptocurrency and stablecoin infrastructure startup, has raised $104 million in a Series D-2 funding round, with backing from financial companies including Morgan Stanley and SoFi, CNBC reported on Tuesday. The funding round was led by Interactive Brokers and values Zerohash at $1 billion.

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Fed Pivot to Support Investment Banking Industry: 3 Stocks to Buy
EVR, MC, MS
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Efforts to boost operating efficiency, strong trading performance and revival of underwriting and advisory businesses will aid Zacks Investment Bank industry players, such as Morgan Stanley (MS), Evercore (EVR) and Moelis & Company (MC).

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Morgan Stanley close to offering crypto trading though E-Trade, calls it ‘tip of the iceberg'
MS
Published: September 23, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley is months away from offering crypto trading to retail customers through its E-Trade division as the Wall Street giant embraces what it called a transformative moment for the wealth management industry. The firm is working with the startup Zerohash for liquidity, custody and settlement around crypto trading, according to a memo obtained by CNBC.

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Investors Heavily Search Morgan Stanley (MS): Here is What You Need to Know
MS
Published: September 22, 2025 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 Investment Management Debuts Tax Forward Investing Center
MS
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today the introduction of its Tax Forward Investing Center, an online educational platform designed to demystify investment tax management. The first-of-its-kind Tax Forward Investing Center features live and on-demand continuing education courses that can help financial advisors understand the investment tax management universe. The Tax Forward Investing Center also provides access to tools, featured insights and.

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Morgan Stanley combines two investment banking teams to create Global Power and Energy Group, memo says
MS
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Morgan Stanley is combining two investment banking teams, Global Energy and Global Power and Utilities, into a new Global Power and Energy Group.

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Regulatory outlook for banks is the best I've seen in decades, says RBC's Gerard Cassidy
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC, XLK
Published: September 16, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Gerard Cassidy, RBC Capital Markets co-head of global financials research, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the valuations banks have, what regulation is favorable for banks and much more.

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GS vs. MS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
GS, MS
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Financial - Investment Bank stocks have likely encountered both Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Online Education Centers Dedicated to Investment Tax Management and Investing in Alternatives
MS
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) today announced the debut of the Tax Forward Investing Center and the Alternatives Investing Center. These education platforms will provide enhanced resources focused on two critical areas of asset management and will better position advisors to enhance client outcomes and provide meaningful investment guidance. Built for financial advisors, the Tax Forward and Alternatives Investing Centers will include continuing education.

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Financial CEOs are weighing in on the state of the economy
GS, JPM, MS, PNC, WFC
Published: September 11, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Amid economic uncertainty and a Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary report revising down job numbers, CEOs weighed in this week on CNBC. Ranging from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to PNC Financial Services CEO Bill Demchak, executives are starting to issue varying degrees of warning about slowdown.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Presents At Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
MS
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS ) Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 10, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Daniel Simkowitz - Co-President Conference Call Participants Jason Goldberg - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Presentation Jason Goldberg MD & Senior Equity Analyst Great. Welcome up next.

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JPM, C & Others Face Pressure to Lend More Than Reward Shareholders
C, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Senators Warren and Sanders urge JPMorgan, Citigroup, WFC, MS and peers to prioritize lending over shareholder payouts.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
MS
Published: September 09, 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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Morgan Stanley (MS) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
MS
Published: September 09, 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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BAC, JPM, MS, C, BCS & 5 Other Big Banks Win U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit
BAC, BCS, C, JPM, MS
Published: September 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

A U.S. judge dismissed claims that BAC, JPM, MS, C, BCS and others conspired to inflate corporate bond prices, ending the case for good.

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All You Need to Know About Morgan Stanley (MS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
MS
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (MS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (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 Appeals for Reconsideration of Stress Capital Buffer
MS
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

MS seeks a lower SCB after the Fed finalized the requirement post-stress test, with results due by Sept. 30.

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GS vs. MS: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
GS, MS
Published: August 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for stocks in the Financial - Investment Bank sector might want to consider either Goldman Sachs (GS) or Morgan Stanley (MS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Is Morgan Stanley (MS) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?
MS
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Morgan Stanley (MS) and Aviva (AVVIY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MS
Published: August 26, 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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This is Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Great Dividend Stock
MS
Published: August 20, 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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About Morgan Stanley (MS)

  • IPO Date 1993-02-23
  • Website https://www.morganstanley.com
  • Industry Financial - Capital Markets
  • CEO Edward N. Pick
  • Employees 81000

Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The Institutional Securities segment offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services related to the underwriting of debt, equity, and other securities, as well as advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, real estate, and project finance. This segment also provides sales and trading services, such as sales, financing, prime brokerage, and market-making services in equity and fixed income products consisting of foreign exchange and commodities; corporate and commercial real estate loans, which provides secured lending facilities and financing for sales and trading customers, and asset-backed and mortgage lending; and wealth management services, investment, and research services. The Wealth Management segment offers financial advisor-led brokerage and investment advisory services; self-directed brokerage services; financial and wealth planning services; workplace services, including stock plan administration; annuity and insurance products; securities-based lending, residential real estate loans, and other lending products; banking; and retirement plan services to individual investors and small to medium-sized businesses and institutions. The Investment Management segment provides equity, fixed income, liquidity, and alternative/other products to benefit/defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and third-party fund sponsors and corporations through institutional and intermediary channels. Morgan Stanley was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, New York.