Morgan Stanley (MS) News Today $160.01 -2.64 (-1.62%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$159.16 -0.85 (-0.53%) As of 04:25 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Morgan Stanley Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Morgan Stanley Down Today?Morgan Stanley (MS) — Investors are reacting to a blowout Q3 report and follow-up analyst activity. The bank reported a sizable EPS and revenue beat driven by stronger capital markets, trading and investment-banking fees, plus management signaled sustained buybacks and a $1.00 quarterly dividend. Those positives drew multiple price-target raises and heavy call activity — but the stock has pulled back intraday after a sharp run-up, leaving short-term volatility. Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat — Morgan Stanley reported strongly above expectations (EPS $2.80, revenue $18.22B), led by trading and dealmaking; that underpins the rally in shares and reinforces earnings momentum. Earnings coverage Positive Sentiment: Analysts lift targets — Several firms (Jefferies, Barclays, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Evercore, etc.) raised price targets and upgraded ratings after Q3, signaling revised earnings/valuation assumptions and more upside from capital-markets strength. Analyst roundup Positive Sentiment: Capital return and payout — Management said buybacks may continue at a "slightly higher cadence" and the firm declared a $1.00 quarterly dividend (ex‑dividend Oct 31), supporting shareholder returns. Buyback coverage Dividend announcement Positive Sentiment: Call buying / options flow — Unusually large call-volume was recorded, indicating some investors are positioning for further upside (can amplify intraday moves). Options flow Neutral Sentiment: Pipeline outlook — Management/CFO said the investment-banking pipeline could make 2026 a record year; positive for guidance but dependent on deal timing and market conditions. CFO comment Neutral Sentiment: Limited credit exposure on headline bankruptcy — Coverage notes Morgan Stanley has no exposure to a specific bankrupt First Brands lending package (reduces one tail risk). Credit exposure note Negative Sentiment: Short-term pullback / profit-taking risk — Shares have retraced after hitting multi‑month highs post‑earnings; the combination of rapid upside, heavy options bets and rotated profit-taking can pressure the stock in the near term (watch volume and follow-through on buybacks/guide to gauge durability). Posted 49m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. MS Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period Jefferies Maintains Morgan Stanley (MS) Buy Recommendation1 hour ago | msn.comInsider Purchase: Director at $FAST Buys 1,000 Shares1 hour ago | quiverquant.comQ$PATH stock is down 4% today. Here's what we see in our data.1 hour ago | quiverquant.comQ$PLUG stock is down 8% today. Here's what we see in our data.1 hour ago | quiverquant.comQ$RXRX stock is down 7% today. Here's what we see in our data.1 hour ago | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $AMBP Given 'Market Perform' Rating4 hours ago | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $CRM Given 'Neutral' Rating4 hours ago | quiverquant.comQBofA's loans to bankrupt First Brands secured; Morgan Stanley has no exposureOctober 16 at 11:09 AM | msn.comMorgan Stanley share buybacks might continue at 'slightly higher cadence,' CEO saysOctober 16 at 11:09 AM | msn.com4MS : Deep Dive Into Morgan Stanley Stock: Analyst Perspectives (9 Ratings)October 16 at 11:09 AM | benzinga.comQQQ is up 0.5% today, on MU stock price movementOctober 16 at 10:51 AM | quiverquant.comQVOO is up 0.1% today, on CRM stock price movementOctober 16 at 10:51 AM | quiverquant.comQ$MMC stock is down 9% today. Here's what we see in our data.October 16 at 10:51 AM | quiverquant.comQ$HPE stock is down 8% today. Here's what we see in our data.October 16 at 10:51 AM | quiverquant.comQ$FFIV stock is down 8% today. Here's what we see in our data.October 16 at 10:51 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $SPHR Given 'Buy' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $NTAP Given 'Neutral' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $EQIX Given 'Overweight' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $DLR Given 'Equal-Weight' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $BROS Given 'Overweight' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $CRK Given 'Neutral' RatingOctober 16 at 10:31 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $T Given 'Overweight' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $STX Given 'Outperform' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $COR Given 'Outperform' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $LLY Given 'Buy' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $MTDR Given 'Buy' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $WBD Given 'Equal-Weight' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQNew Analyst Forecast: $WDC Given 'Outperform' RatingOctober 16 at 10:30 AM | quiverquant.comQEarnings Season Begins As Banking Stocks Progress October 16 at 9:51 AM | talkmarkets.comMorgan Stanley Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q3 EarningsOctober 16 at 9:50 AM | benzinga.comJefferies Financial Group Issues Positive Forecast for Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Stock PriceOctober 16 at 8:18 AM | marketbeat.comBarclays Boosts Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Price Target to $183.00October 16 at 8:18 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Announces Quarterly Dividend of $1.00 (NYSE:MS)October 16 at 7:55 AM | marketbeat.comCOMMERCIAL METALS Earnings Results: $CMC Reports Quarterly EarningsOctober 16 at 7:30 AM | quiverquant.comQTRAVELERSS Earnings Results: $TRV Reports Quarterly EarningsOctober 16 at 7:30 AM | quiverquant.comQMARSH & MCLENNANS Earnings Results: $MMC Reports Quarterly EarningsOctober 16 at 7:10 AM | quiverquant.comQKEY Earnings Results: $KEY Reports Quarterly EarningsOctober 16 at 7:10 AM | quiverquant.comQU S BAN Earnings Results: $USB Reports Quarterly EarningsOctober 16 at 7:10 AM | quiverquant.comQHims & Hers Health: Balancing Growth Enthusiasm with Competitive ChallengesOctober 16 at 6:30 AM | tipranks.comTravis Perkins: Modest Growth Amidst Competitive Challenges Justifies Hold RatingOctober 16 at 6:30 AM | tipranks.comTurtle Creek Wealth Advisors LLC Purchases New Holdings in Morgan Stanley $MSOctober 16 at 6:26 AM | marketbeat.comPatten & Patten Inc. TN Lowers Position in Morgan Stanley $MSOctober 16 at 5:52 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley $MS Shares Sold by New York State Teachers Retirement SystemOctober 16 at 5:39 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley $MS Shares Sold by Interchange Capital Partners LLCOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Trims Price Target on Arm Holdings (ARM) to $171, Keeps Overweight RatingOctober 16 at 5:31 AM | finance.yahoo.comMorgan Stanley $MS Stake Lessened by TD Asset Management IncOctober 16 at 4:59 AM | marketbeat.comWillis Report Highlights Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities for Commodity Traders Amidst Volatile Global LandscapeOctober 16 at 4:30 AM | quiverquant.comQAtria Wealth Solutions Inc. Sells 25,695 Shares of Morgan Stanley $MSOctober 16 at 4:28 AM | marketbeat.comLobbying Update: $50,000 of CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. lobbying was just disclosedOctober 16 at 2:50 AM | quiverquant.comQLobbying Update: $60,000 of ADOBE INC. lobbying was just disclosedOctober 16 at 2:50 AM | quiverquant.comQ Get Morgan Stanley News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. 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