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NYSE:MS

Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$84.43
+2.36 (+2.88%)
(As of 02:16 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$82.94
$84.68
50-Day Range
$81.22
$91.12
52-Week Range
$72.05
$100.99
Volume
3.00 million shs
Average Volume
7.48 million shs
Market Capitalization
$141.01 billion
P/E Ratio
14.51
Dividend Yield
3.67%
Price Target
$95.34

Morgan Stanley MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.53 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
12.8% Upside
$95.34 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.59% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.22
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.22mentions of Morgan Stanley in the last 14 days
Based on 14 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$395,044 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.46%
From $6.50 to $7.44 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.93 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

155th out of 874 stocks

Security Brokers & Dealers Industry

7th out of 25 stocks


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About Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Stock

Morgan Stanley is the 6th largest financial institution in the US. The company is ranked 61st on the Forbes Fortune 500 list and is the 39th largest bank in the world. A financial holding company, Morgan Stanley provides a full range of financial services to clients around the world.

Morgan Stanley was formed in 1935 as a result of the Glass-Steagall Act. Glass-Steagall separated commercial and investment banking in a way that forced the then-largest bank J.P. Morgan & Co to split into two groups. J.P. Morgan & Co. chose to retain the commercial side of the business while partners Henry S. Morga, grandson of J.P., and Harold Stanley took the investment end. In its first year, Morgan Stanley did 24% of the IPO business and maintains a lion’s share of the market to this day.

The original company existed and grew through acquisitions until 1987 when it merged with Dean Witter Discover & Co. The new Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover & Co existed for 14 years until 2001 when the name was shortened back to Morgan Stanley.

The bank is credited in part with both beginning and ending the financial crisis of 2007/2008. The Process Driven Trading unit lost $300 million in one day due to a short-squeeze that popped the bubble in the housing market. After teetering on the brink of failure Morgan Stanley agreed to become a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve, a key factor in the original decision to split from parent J.P. Morgan & Co. Ironically when given the chance, present-day J.P. Morgan refused to buy Morgan Stanley but that was for the better.

Today, Morgan Stanley operates through three segments via offices in 41 countries and employs more than 75,000 people. Revenue in 2021 topped $49 billion and total assets topped $1.15 trillion.

The operating segments are Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The Institutional Securities segment is by far the largest and most profitable. It offers a range of services and products for businesses, institutions, and entities that include capital raising, strategic advisory, underwriting, advice on M&A, restructuring, and real estate. The Wealth Management segment provides brokerage and investment advisory services for individuals and employers. The services include brokerage, financial planning, company stock-plan administration, insurance, mortgage loans, lines of credit, and retirement planning. The Investment Management segment provides investment products to a range of institutions, organizations, corporations, and governments.

 

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MS Stock News Headlines

Morgan Stanley's James Gorman, who arrived at the bank shortly before financial crisis, to retire
Morgan Stanley’s long-time CEO James Gorman will retire in the next 12 months, he said Friday at the bank’s annual shareholder meeting
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Graphite demand for EV batteries is expected to increase 10X from 2020 to 2030. And today, with NO graphite-producing mines in N. America, China has a stranglehold on our graphite supply. That's why the U.S. government is spending billions of dollars to ensure an adequate domestic supply of this metal that's vital for energy independence and national security.
The McKelvy Group at Morgan Stanley
The Real Problem With "Made in America" Lithium
Politicians love to say they support "Made in America" when it comes to manufacturing. But when it comes to lithium - the metal fueling our transition to electric vehicles - it's not that simple.
Can Morgan Stanley pull off a bloodless succession?
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MS Price History

MS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/19/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend
4/28/2023
Dividend Payable
5/15/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
7/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Security brokers & dealers
Sub-Industry
Investment Banking & Brokerage
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
61744644
Employees
82,000
Year Founded
1935

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$95.34
High Stock Price Forecast
$112.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$80.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+16.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.53
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$11.03 billion
Pretax Margin
18.10%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$65.94 billion
Cash Flow
$8.96 per share
Book Value
$55.81 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,670,110,000
Free Float
1,665,772,000
Market Cap
$137.07 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.34

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Key Executives

  • James Patrick Gorman
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
  • Andy Saperstein
    Co-President & Head-Wealth Management
  • Edward N. Pick
    Co-President
  • Sharon YeshayaSharon Yeshaya
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Michael A. Pizzi
    Head-US Banks & Technology













MS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Morgan Stanley stock right now?

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MS shares.
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What is Morgan Stanley's stock price forecast for 2023?

17 analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Morgan Stanley's shares. Their MS share price forecasts range from $80.00 to $112.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $95.34 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have MS shares performed in 2023?

Morgan Stanley's stock was trading at $85.02 at the start of the year. Since then, MS shares have decreased by 3.5% and is now trading at $82.07.
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Are investors shorting Morgan Stanley?

Morgan Stanley saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 21,840,000 shares, an increase of 17.8% from the April 15th total of 18,540,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 7,350,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.0 days. Approximately 1.7% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Morgan Stanley's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 18th 2023.
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How can I listen to Morgan Stanley's earnings call?

Morgan Stanley will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, July 18th at 9:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Morgan Stanley's earnings last quarter?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 19th. The financial services provider reported $1.70 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.67 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $14.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.96 billion. Morgan Stanley had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.35% and a net margin of 14.12%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.06 EPS.
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How often does Morgan Stanley pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Morgan Stanley?

Morgan Stanley announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $0.775 per share on Monday, May 15th. This represents a $3.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 28th.
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Is Morgan Stanley a good dividend stock?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) pays an annual dividend of $3.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.72%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 53.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MS will have a dividend payout ratio of 41.67% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Morgan Stanley's stock buyback program work?

Morgan Stanley declared that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Monday, June 27th 2022, which permits the company to buyback $20,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 14.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

What is James P. Gorman's approval rating as Morgan Stanley's CEO?

3,439 employees have rated Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James P. Gorman on Glassdoor.com. James P. Gorman has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts James P. Gorman in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Morgan Stanley own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Morgan Stanley investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Citigroup (C), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Netflix (NFLX) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is Morgan Stanley's stock symbol?

Morgan Stanley trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MS."

Who are Morgan Stanley's major shareholders?

Morgan Stanley's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (6.94%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.81%), FMR LLC (1.62%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.39%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.38%) and Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.15%). Insiders that own company stock include Alistair Darling, Andrew M Saperstein, Andrew M Saperstein, Daniel A Simkowitz, Hutham S Olayan, James P Gorman, Jeffrey S Brodsky, Jonathan Pruzan, Keishi Hotsuki, Raja Akram, Sharon Yeshaya, Stanley Morgan, Stephen J Luczo, Thomas H Glocer and Ufj Financial Group Mitsubishi.
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How do I buy shares of Morgan Stanley?

Shares of MS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Morgan Stanley's stock price today?

One share of MS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $82.07.

How much money does Morgan Stanley make?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has a market capitalization of $137.07 billion and generates $65.94 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $11.03 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.82 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Morgan Stanley have?

The company employs 82,000 workers across the globe.

Does Morgan Stanley have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley Bank N.A., Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association, Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Asia Holdings Limited, Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley International Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, Morgan Stanley Bank AG, Morgan Stanley Capital Management LLC, Morgan Stanley Europe Holding SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE, Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, Morgan Stanley Holdings LLC, Morgan Stanley International Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited, Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co. Ltd., Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. Ltd., CoAdvantage, E*Trade, Eaton Vance Management, Fusion Connect, Hanwha L&C, KSH Infra, Mesa West Capital, Microlife Corporation, Morgan Stanley, NEWSTAR, Shareworks, Smith Barney Venture, and Zenith.
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How can I contact Morgan Stanley?

Morgan Stanley's mailing address is 1585 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY, 10036. The official website for the company is www.morganstanley.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (212) 761-4000 or via fax at 212-761-0086.

This page (NYSE:MS) was last updated on 6/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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