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MS·Morgan Stanley

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$224.80
Open
$223.91
Market Cap
350.74B
52W High
$230.47
Low
$220.85
P. Close
$222.28
P/E
19.36
52W Low
$135.26
Fwd P/E
17.05
DailyIQ Est.
$220.71
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
62
BULLISH
Wall Street now projects Morgan Stanley’s Q2 revenue to remain steady, driven by fee income and capital‑markets activity, while EPS is expected to climb modestly and adjusted net interest income to benefit from higher rates. These projections suggest a limited upside for the next 1–10 trading days, as the firm’s earnings guidance remains cautious amid market volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Analysts note that the firm’s dividend policy and potential share‑buyback plans could serve as catalysts if the company delivers better‑than‑expected results. In parallel, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Nicollin Environnement, a French environmental‑services company, expanding its footprint in the European green‑infrastructure sector. The deal positions MS to capture long‑term infrastructure demand and ESG‑driven returns, aligning with its broader sustainable investment strategy. Key watch items include the regulatory approvals required for the transaction and the timeline for integrating Nicollin’s operations into MSIP’s existing portfolio. If the acquisition proceeds smoothly, it could enhance MSIP’s revenue diversification and provide a steady stream of long‑term cash flows, potentially offsetting any short‑term earnings volatility. Traders should monitor the earnings release for any revisions to fee growth or net interest income guidance, as well as any updates on the Nicollin integration and valuation terms. Overall, the combination of modest earnings expectations and a strategic expansion into sustainable infrastructure suggests a neutral to slightly bullish stance for the next trading week, contingent on market conditions and regulatory outcomes.
Earnings Summary
Morgan Stanley operates as a global financial holding company, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management, and is positioned within the broader financial services sector. In the most recent quarters, the firm posted EPS of $2.22 in Q4 2024, $2.60 in Q1 2025, $2.13 in Q2 2025, $2.80 in Q3 2025, $2.68 in Q4 2025, and $3.43 in Q1 2026, each beating consensus estimates and reflecting a steady upward trajectory; revenue rose from $16.22 billion in Q4 2024 to $18.22 billion in Q3 2025, dipped to $17.89 billion in Q4 2025, and then climbed to $20.58 billion in Q1 2026, underscoring a resilient top‑line growth pattern. Historically, Morgan Stanley has maintained a consistent streak of earnings beats over the past six quarters, with year‑over‑year revenue increasing by roughly 27 % from Q4 2024 to Q1 2026 and EPS rising from $2.22 to $3.43, demonstrating disciplined profitability and effective fee‑income generation. Recent news highlights the firm’s appointment to lead the sale outreach for CCC Intelligent Solutions, a cloud‑based AI workflow provider, and the expansion of its Investment Capital portfolio through a stake in Viken Detection, signaling a strategic pivot toward technology‑driven, non‑banking ventures; additionally, a price‑target upgrade to $225 by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and a quarterly dividend increase to $1.15 per share reinforce investor confidence in the firm’s earnings outlook. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, the progress of the CCC sale negotiations, the timing of the dividend declaration, and the pace of the share‑repurchase program, as these factors will shape the firm’s capital allocation and shareholder return trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.74$2.22$2.70$3.17$3.65Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.91 - -
Q1'26$3.02$3.43+13.6%
Q4'25$2.51$2.68+6.8%
Q3'25$2.11$2.80+32.6%
Q2'25$1.96$2.13+8.6%
Q1'25$2.19$2.60+18.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$16.2B$17.5B$18.7B$19.9B$21.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$19.8B - -
Q1'26$19.8B$20.6B+4.2%
Q4'25$18.3B$17.9B-2.3%
Q3'25 - $18.2B -
Q2'25 - $16.8B -
Q1'25 - $17.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MS Stock Snapshot

MS is currently trading at $222.86, giving Morgan Stanley a market cap of 350.74B and a P/E ratio of 19.4. Today's range spans $220.85–$224.80, with shares opening at $223.91 and moving up $0.58 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 62/100.

Over the past year MS has traded between $135.26 and $230.47 - the current price is +64.8% off the 52-week low and -3.3% from the high. 33 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $216.48 (range $165.00–$255.00), implying downside of -2.9%.

Cross-asset context supports the bullish read on MS: when Financial Services sector conditions are favorable, large-cap names with 91/100 technical scores (BUY) and bullish sentiment (62/100) outperform on a risk-adjusted basis. Price: $222.86 (near 52-week highs). (P/E: 19.4) The 52-week context of $135.26–$230.47 shows the full trading history - and the current setup is one of the stronger entries within that range. At 350.74B in market cap, position sizing is the key variable, not the direction.

What makes MS's BUY setup (91/100) particularly actionable at 350.74B in Financial Services capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $222.86 (near 52-week highs in $135.26–$230.47), with sentiment running bullish at 62/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.