Morgan Stanley (MS) Competitors

Bank of America has a net margin of 16.78% compared to Morgan Stanley's net margin of 14.65%. Morgan Stanley's return on equity of 17.89% beat Bank of America's return on equity.

Bank of America has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Morgan Stanley has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its stock price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Bank of America pays an annual dividend of $1.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Bank of America pays out 27.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Morgan Stanley pays out 36.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Bank of America has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Morgan Stanley has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Morgan Stanley is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Bank of America has higher revenue and earnings than Morgan Stanley. Bank of America is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Morgan Stanley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Morgan Stanley had 255 more articles in the media than Bank of America. MarketBeat recorded 329 mentions for Morgan Stanley and 74 mentions for Bank of America. Morgan Stanley's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Bank of America's score of 0.87 indicating that Morgan Stanley is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

70.7% of Bank of America shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Bank of America shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Bank of America presently has a consensus target price of $61.02, indicating a potential upside of 14.85%. Morgan Stanley has a consensus target price of $203.17, indicating a potential upside of 7.38%. Given Bank of America's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Bank of America is more favorable than Morgan Stanley.

Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Citigroup pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Morgan Stanley pays out 36.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Citigroup pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Morgan Stanley has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Citigroup has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Morgan Stanley is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

84.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.7% of Citigroup shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Citigroup shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Morgan Stanley presently has a consensus target price of $203.17, indicating a potential upside of 7.38%. Citigroup has a consensus target price of $136.79, indicating a potential upside of 6.80%. Given Morgan Stanley's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Morgan Stanley is more favorable than Citigroup.

Morgan Stanley has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Citigroup has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its share price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Morgan Stanley has a net margin of 14.65% compared to Citigroup's net margin of 9.35%. Morgan Stanley's return on equity of 17.89% beat Citigroup's return on equity.

Morgan Stanley has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Citigroup. Citigroup is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Morgan Stanley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Morgan Stanley had 227 more articles in the media than Citigroup. MarketBeat recorded 329 mentions for Morgan Stanley and 102 mentions for Citigroup. Morgan Stanley's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat Citigroup's score of 0.64 indicating that Morgan Stanley is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Morgan Stanley has a net margin of 14.65% compared to The Goldman Sachs Group's net margin of 14.13%. Morgan Stanley's return on equity of 17.89% beat The Goldman Sachs Group's return on equity.

Morgan Stanley presently has a consensus target price of $203.17, indicating a potential upside of 7.38%. The Goldman Sachs Group has a consensus target price of $926.29, indicating a potential upside of 0.86%. Given Morgan Stanley's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Morgan Stanley is more favorable than The Goldman Sachs Group.

The Goldman Sachs Group has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Morgan Stanley. The Goldman Sachs Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Morgan Stanley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

84.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.2% of The Goldman Sachs Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of The Goldman Sachs Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Morgan Stanley has a beta of 1.22, suggesting that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Goldman Sachs Group has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its share price is 28% more volatile than the S&P 500.

In the previous week, Morgan Stanley had 220 more articles in the media than The Goldman Sachs Group. MarketBeat recorded 329 mentions for Morgan Stanley and 109 mentions for The Goldman Sachs Group. Morgan Stanley's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat The Goldman Sachs Group's score of 0.90 indicating that Morgan Stanley is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. The Goldman Sachs Group pays an annual dividend of $18.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Morgan Stanley pays out 36.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Goldman Sachs Group pays out 32.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Morgan Stanley has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years and The Goldman Sachs Group has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. pays an annual dividend of $6.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Morgan Stanley pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. JPMorgan Chase & Co. pays out 28.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Morgan Stanley pays out 36.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Morgan Stanley has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a net margin of 20.66% compared to Morgan Stanley's net margin of 14.65%. Morgan Stanley's return on equity of 17.89% beat JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s return on equity.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has higher revenue and earnings than Morgan Stanley. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Morgan Stanley, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its share price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Morgan Stanley has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the S&P 500.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a consensus target price of $337.12, indicating a potential upside of 8.95%. Morgan Stanley has a consensus target price of $203.17, indicating a potential upside of 7.38%. Given JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe JPMorgan Chase & Co. is more favorable than Morgan Stanley.

In the previous week, Morgan Stanley had 188 more articles in the media than JPMorgan Chase & Co.. MarketBeat recorded 329 mentions for Morgan Stanley and 141 mentions for JPMorgan Chase & Co.. Morgan Stanley's average media sentiment score of 1.54 beat JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s score of 0.68 indicating that Morgan Stanley is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

71.6% of JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 84.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of JPMorgan Chase & Co. shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Morgan Stanley shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.