Morgan Stanley (MS)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MS
  • Rev/Share 66.7348
  • Book/Share 66.5581
  • PB 1.9503
  • Debt/Equity 3.4493
  • CurrentRatio 0.6596
  • ROIC 0.0264

 

  • MktCap 206443897600.0
  • FreeCF/Share -1.3258
  • PFCF -98.3066
  • PE 14.2608
  • Debt/Assets 0.2967
  • DivYield 0.0288
  • ROE 0.1401

 

  • Rating C
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • 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 HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- $118 Oct. 4, 2024
Downgrade MS Goldman Buy Neutral -- -- Sept. 11, 2024

News

Morgan Stanley Tops Q1 Estimates on Record Equities Trading Revenue
MS
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (MS) posted better-than-expected first-quarter results on the back of record stock-trading revenue amid volatile markets.

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Bank Earnings: JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Share Results
JPM, MS
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Another earnings season is kicking off, with JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) kicking the floodgates open.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
MS
Published: April 11, 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 March 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 reports record Q1 revenue driven by surge in equity trading
MS
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) delivered strong financial results for the first quarter, including record revenue of $17.7 billion. This marked a 17% year-over-year jump, driven by a 45% surge in equity trading and robust performance in wealth management.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
MS
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (MS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.02 per share a year ago.

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US bank profits rise, but executives raise more tariff warnings
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Neutral

Profits at major U.S. banks beat forecasts in the first quarter as stock trading jumped, but executives warned on Friday that sweeping tariffs could fuel risks and weigh on economic growth.

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What Do Tariffs and Increased Recession Risk Mean for Banks?
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Morningstar
Sentiment: Negative

A look at how the trade war could affect profits.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
MS
Published: April 08, 2025 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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Should You Buy MS Shares Ahead of Q1 Earnings Amid Tariff Turmoil?
MS
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

As Trump's tariffs wreak havoc across the globe, let's decipher whether Morgan Stanley stock is worth buying ahead of Q1 earnings.

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1 Ideal Buy From 23 "Safer" April Dividend Dogs In 50 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies (FWMAC)
AXP, BAC, BLK, DAL, GS, JNJ, JPM, JWN, KO, LLY, MS, NKE, NVO, PEP, PFE, SINGY, TGT, TM, UPS
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

1 Ideal Buy From 23 "Safer" April Dividend Dogs In 50 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies (FWMAC)

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Bank stocks extend losses over recession fears
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: April 04, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

CNBC's Leslie Picker joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why financials are down since the announcement of tariffs.

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US Bank Stocks Tumble as Sweeping Tariff Stokes Recession Fears
BAC, C, GS, MS, WFC
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of C, BAC, MS, GS and WFC took a heavy hit on Thursday's trading session after Trump announced sweeping tariffs, raising recession risks.

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Tech, bank stocks bear the brunt as China retaliates to Trump tariffs
AAPL, AMZN, BAC, C, GOOG, GOOGL, GS, JPM, META, MS, WFC
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. tech heavyweights, banks and oil majors extended losses on Friday after Beijing retaliated with additional duties of 34% on U.S. goods, amplifying investor concerns over an escalating global trade war that has stoked fears of a recession.

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US bank stocks sink as Trump's tariffs cloud dealmaking, loan demand
BAC, C, GS, JPM, MS, WFC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of U.S. banks tumbled to multi-month lows on Thursday, after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs plan sparked fears of weaker capital markets and a slowdown in consumer spending.

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Why Morgan Stanley (MS) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
MS
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (MS) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Buy the Dip: Bank Stock Flashing Bull Signal
MS
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stock is down 1.1% at $115.35 at last check in response to disappointing global deal activity, as well as lower first-quarter revenue from U.S. mergers and acquisitions amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Investors Heavily Search Morgan Stanley (MS): Here is What You Need to Know
MS
Published: April 01, 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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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
MS, PLMR
Published: April 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.

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Why Morgan Stanley (MS) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
MS
Published: March 26, 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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These 2 Finance Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
C, MS
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

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M&A Rebound Fizzles: How to Play Morgan Stanley Stock Now?
MS
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

With a weaker outlook for M&A activity, let us examine how this shifting landscape can impact Morgan Stanley and assess the stock's investment potential.

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Wall Street layoffs: Morgan Stanley reportedly set to cut 2,000 finance jobs
MS
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Negative

It's not just tech and media workers—and, of course, federal government employees—who are facing job cuts this year. Layoffs have come for Wall Street, too.

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Morgan Stanley to Reduce Workforce to Boost Operating Efficiency
MS
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MS plans to reduce its workforce by eliminating roughly 2,000 employees, except financial advisers, to boost operating efficiency.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Presents at Morgan Stanley 21st Annual European Financials Conference (Transcript)
MS
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS ) Morgan Stanley 21st Annual European Financials Conference March 18, 2025 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Dan Simkowitz - Co-President, Head of Institutional Securities Group Conference Call Participants Unidentified Analyst Very much everyone for attending this keynote session with our very own Dan Simkowitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley and also Head of Institutional Securities Group. Thanks Dan for coming one more year.

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3 Banks Stocks Dinged by Tariff Tensions, Rate Concerns
C, JPM, MS
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) are falling sharply Monday, pressured by economic uncertainty and continued market weakness.

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MSIM Adds Latest Strategy, Eaton Vance High Income Municipal, to $4.7 Billion ETF Platform
MS
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Investment Management (“MSIM”) today announced the launch of its latest ETF, Eaton Vance High Income Municipal (Ticker: “EVYM”), a high yield municipal strategy. Since the introduction of MSIM's first ETFs in 2023, the platform has grown to $4.7 billion in ETF assets with 17 total strategies that span asset classes and themes. Listed on the Nasdaq, the latest addition to the platform is the eighth active fixed Income ETF brought to market. “The MSIM ETF.

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Dan Simkowitz, Clare Woodman and Sharon Yeshaya to Speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference
MS
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dan Simkowitz, Co-President of Morgan Stanley, will speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference which will be held in London, UK, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. GMT (7:00 a.m. ET). Clare Woodman, Head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America and Canada, and CEO of Morgan Stanley & Co. International and Sharon Yeshaya, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.

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Graystone Consulting Named a Best Investment Consultant by Coalition Greenwich
MS
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), announced today that it was named by Crisil Coalition Greenwich, a leading global provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics, and insights to the financial services industry, as one of three firms designated as Best Investment Consultant, Service & Investment Counseling – Large Investment Consultants for Institutional Investors in the U.S. In addition, in each of the past three years, Graystone rece.

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Is Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?
MS
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Switzerland fines Morgan Stanley $1 million over 2010 money laundering case
MS
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Negative

The Swiss attorney general's office said on Thursday it had imposed a $1 million fine on Morgan Stanley's Swiss operations for failing to do enough to prevent one of its client advisors committing qualified money laundering in 2010.

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About Morgan Stanley (MS)

  • IPO Date 1993-02-23
  • Website https://www.morganstanley.com
  • Industry Financial - Capital Markets
  • CEO Mr. 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.