MS
NYSE · Financial Services
Morgan Stanley
$165.87
+1.55 (+0.94%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-8.80%
6M
+3.60%
1Y
+32.48%
YTD
-8.81%
Open$162.44
Previous Close$164.32
Day High$167.12
Day Low$162.23
52W High$192.68
52W Low$94.33
Volume—
Avg Volume8.95M
Market Cap275.98B
P/E Ratio16.37
EPS$10.59
SectorFinancial Services
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$180.34
Below
SMA 200
$155.87
Above
RSI (14)
40.8
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Hold
33 analysts
Price Target
-36.8% upside
Current
$165.87
$165.87
Target
$104.79
$104.79
$68.27
$104.79 avg
$114.71
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 120.93B | 99.14B | 64.40B |
| Net Income | 17.04B | 12.57B | 15.79B |
| Profit Margin | 14.1% | 13.4% | 24.5% |
| EBITDA | 22.19B | 17.28B | 26.71B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 12.54B |
| Rev Growth | +22.0% | +22.0% | +1.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 7.19 | 7.19 | 0.09 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield2.29%
Annual Dividend$3.80
Payout Ratio45.8%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-DividendFeb 16, 2026
Pay DateMar 5, 2026
Recent Insider Activity
All Insiders →| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30 | SIMKOWITZ DANIEL A | Sale | 357,342 | $182.61 | $65.25M |
| Jan 22 | SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M | Sale | 299,381 | $181.85 | $54.44M |
| Jan 22 | SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M | Sale | 297,481 | $182.63 | $54.33M |
| Jan 22 | SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M | Sale | 291,491 | $184.13 | $53.67M |
| Jan 22 | SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M | Sale | 284,681 | $184.94 | $52.65M |
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, headquartered in New York City, is a leading global investment bank and financial services firm. The company provides wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, and asset management services. Morgan Stanley operates globally and serves corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm is among the largest investment banks worldwide.
Financial Services Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRK.B | Berkshire Hathaway Inc | $479.33 | -0.14% | 15.9 | 1.07T |
| V | Visa Inc | $303.76 | -0.22% | 29.0 | 603.38B |
| MA | Mastercard Inc | $498.93 | -0.29% | 30.8 | 461.31B |
| GS | Goldman Sachs Group | $835.72 | +0.54% | 16.0 | 274.87B |
| AXP | American Express Co | $302.00 | +0.03% | 21.6 | 233.63B |
| SCHW | Schwab (Charles) Corp | $95.68 | +0.40% | 18.7 | 165.30B |
MS Frequently Asked Questions
What does Morgan Stanley do?
Morgan Stanley generates revenue through wealth management serving high-net-worth individuals and institutions with advisory and brokerage services. The firm also operates an institutional securities division providing investment banking, equity and debt underwriting, and trading services. Investment management rounds out the business, though wealth management has become the largest profit driver following acquisitions of E*TRADE and Eaton Vance, diversifying away from volatile trading revenues.
Is MS stock a good investment?
Morgan Stanley offers investors exposure to stable wealth management revenues that now balance more volatile trading and investment banking income. The firm trades at a moderate price-to-book ratio with a 2% dividend yield. Profitability benefits from operating leverage in wealth management and strong market positions in M&A advisory. However, earnings remain sensitive to capital markets activity, and valuation multiples contract during economic uncertainty or market downturns.
Who are Morgan Stanley's main competitors?
Goldman Sachs competes directly in investment banking and trading with similar market positions, JPMorgan Chase rivals Morgan Stanley across all divisions with greater scale, while Bank of America and Wells Fargo compete in wealth management. In asset management, firms like BlackRock and Fidelity compete for institutional clients, though Morgan Stanley differentiates through integrated wealth and investment banking services.
Does Morgan Stanley pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley has paid quarterly dividends since the 1980s with increases tied to profitability and regulatory capital requirements. The firm typically yields around 2-3% with a payout ratio that balances shareholder returns against capital retention for growth. Annual stress tests conducted by regulators influence dividend policy, and Morgan Stanley supplements dividends with share buybacks when capital levels exceed regulatory minimums.
How much does MS stock cost right now?
MS last closed at $165.87, up 0.94% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $94.33 and a high of $192.68. The current price represents 73% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
What is the analyst consensus for MS?
Among 33 analysts covering MS, the consensus rating is Hold — 17 rate it a buy, 16 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $104.79, implying 37% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
Does Morgan Stanley make money?
Morgan Stanley generated $120.93B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $17.04B reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 14.1% is solid for its sector.
Is MS stock expensive based on earnings?
MS trades at a P/E ratio of 16.37 on trailing earnings of $10.59 per share. That's roughly in line with the broader market average of ~20-25x. Comparing this multiple against Financial Services sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
Is MS stock going up or down?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -8.80% (3M), +3.60% (6M), +32.48% (1Y), -8.81% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether MS is outperforming or lagging the broader market.