Morgan Stanley (MS)
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- 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
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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xAI increases yield offering for $5B debt raise amid modest investor interest: report
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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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About Morgan Stanley (MS)
- IPO Date 1993-02-23
- Website https://www.morganstanley.com
- Industry Financial - Capital Markets
- CEO Edward N. Pick
- Employees 81000