Morgan Stanley (MS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MS
  • Rev/Share 42.5243
  • Book/Share 854.1767
  • PB 0.0
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0643

 

  • MktCap 224455080000.0
  • FreeCF/Share -19.1375
  • PFCF -7.3997
  • PE 21.9685
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0269
  • ROE 0.1287

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • 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

3 Investment Bank Stocks Set to Ride on the Industry's Recovery
GS, HOOD, MS
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
BBAI, CRWV, MS, QQQ, SOFI, SOUN
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
MS
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
MS
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
BAC, GS, JPM, MS
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
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
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?
MS
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
MS
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
MS
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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xAI increases yield offering for $5B debt raise amid modest investor interest: report
MS
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Elon Musk's xAI is upping the yield on offer on a $5 billion debt raise being led by Morgan Stanley to attract investors amid modest demand, according to a Reuters report citing a source with knowledge of the matter. xAI has offered to pay a 12.5% yield on $3 billion in bonds, the source told the publication.

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US Regulators Mull Easing Banks' Capital Rule on Treasury Trades
GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

U.S. Regulators weigh cutting SLR by up to 1.5 percentage points to boost trading at top banks like JPM, GS, MS & WFC in the $29T U.S. Treasury market.

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Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
MS
Published: June 16, 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 a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
MS
Published: June 13, 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 (MS) Presents at Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference Transcript
MS
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS ) Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference June 10, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Edward N. Pick - CEO & Chairman of the Board Conference Call Participants Betsy Lynn Graseck - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Betsy Lynn Graseck Okay.

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The More It Tanks, The More It Stanks
ARCC, BIZD, CION, MS, MSDL, PSEC
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

High-yield stocks that trade at deep discounts to NAV often attract value-oriented income investors. However, most of the time, these investments are value traps. I share two popular stocks like this whose dividends I think are at risk and will likely deliver disappointing total returns to shareholders moving forward.

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New rural investment fund is leveraging NMTCs to deploy $45 million for health care, affordable energy and quality jobs
MS
Published: June 05, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO , June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new investment fund is set to fuel health care services, affordable electricity, and good jobs in rural and tribal areas, offering financing that helps address the multiplying impacts of poverty on the well-being of families and communities. The Morgan Stanley Rural NMTC Fund is leveraging federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) to invest $45 million in high-impact development projects.

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5 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy This June
D, KMI, MS, PEP, UPS
Published: June 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These five dividend stocks will ensure steady income and capital appreciation in the long-term.

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xAI's $113bn valuation will test appetite for Musk's AI-social media gamble
MS
Published: June 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Neutral

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is now seeking a valuation of $113 billion in a secondary share sale, just three months after being valued at $80 billion following its merger with social media platform X. That near-30% increase in value, without any public details on revenue, commercial partnerships or a product roadmap, reveals strong appetite from early backers, but whether broader investors will share that enthusiasm is far from certain.

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Investors Heavily Search Morgan Stanley (MS): Here is What You Need to Know
MS
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (MS) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Could Be a Great Choice
MS
Published: May 30, 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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US Financial Firms Mull Over Crypto Expansion, Seek Regulatory Clarity
BAC, MS, SCHW
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Large financial firms like BAC, MS and SCHW eye crypto moves amid easing rules but seek clearer guidance before deeper expansion into digital assets.

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Morgan Stanley Shares Rise 10.5% in a Month: Should You Buy the Stock?
MS
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Over the past month, shares of Morgan Stanley MS, a leading global investment bank, have risen 10.5%. The stock has outperformed the S&P 500 index, the Zacks Finance sector and the industry.

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Morgan Stanley: Rebound Underestimated; Initiate Buy On Earnings Leverage
MS
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

We initiate MS with a Buy rating and $162 PT, as the market underestimates the durability and scale of the earnings rebound underway. Expect above-consensus FY 2025E/FY 2026E EPS driven by resilient trading, strong capital markets pipelines, and structural wealth management margin expansion. Capital markets cycle is in a 'pause, not delete' phase, setting up for sharp H2 2025 earnings leverage as pipelines unlock and operational momentum accelerates.

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How Big Banks Can Profit From Bond Market Angst
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: May 26, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Positive

Lenders face plenty of risks, but rising longer-term interest rates can work to their advantage.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
MS
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the closing of the recent trading day, Morgan Stanley (MS) stood at $126.16, denoting a +0.68% change from the preceding trading day.

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I Sold These Big Bank Stocks Hand Over Fist
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

The banking sector is facing headwinds and the big bank stock prices are stretched. While the big banks might get reserve requirement relief, that might weaken them by thinning their financial cushions. I have been selling four Globally Systemically Important Bank stocks.

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What next for the markets? Here's what the professionals think
MS
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley's latest global strategy update sends a clear message to investors: remain nimble but lean in to quality. With growth slowing, inflation easing, and policy support expected to build in 2026, the US continues to lead the global investment landscape across equities, fixed income, and credit.

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JPM vs. MS: Which Wall Street Titan Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
JPM, MS
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley are well-known players in the IB industry. Which one presents the better opportunity?

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
MS
Published: May 14, 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 at Work Report Reveals State of Play Among Private Company Decision-Makers in Considering Liquidity Events
MS
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley at Work (MSAW) today released its second edition of Liquidity Trends: Perspectives from Private Company Leaders. Amid economic and market uncertainty the report reveals private companies at every stage are increasingly planning for liquidity events. Key findings from the report include: Equity compensation adoption has grown significantly. Three out of four (76%) companies now offer equity compensation plans, up 11% from 2021. And it's not just reserved.

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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.