Morgan Stanley

NYSE: MS

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180.54 USD

(+76.76%) 5 years

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5Y price score: 107

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10Y return: 528.8%

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152.8

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232.2

180.54

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(6.7) %

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2.3 %

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$ 284,763

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13.6

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0.5

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Total return (price & dividends)

15.2 %

92.1 %

528.7 %

Free cash flow per share growth

11.8 %

276.2 %

2,356.2 %

Earnings per share growth

8.2 %

57.9 %

250.5 %

Founded: 1,935

Employees: 81,000

Business Summary:Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The Institutional Securities segment offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services related to the underwriting of debt, equity, and other securities, as well as advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, real estate, and project finance. This segment also provides sales and trading services, such as sales, financing, prime brokerage, and market-making services in equity and fixed income products consisting of foreign exchange and commodities; corporate and commercial real estate loans, which provides secured lending facilities and financing for sales and trading customers, and asset-backed and mortgage lending; and wealth management services, investment, and research services. The Wealth Management segment offers financial advisor-led brokerage and investment advisory services; self-directed brokerage services; financial and wealth planning services; workplace services, including stock plan administration; annuity and insurance products; securities-based lending, residential real estate loans, and other lending products; banking; and retirement plan services to individual investors and small to medium-sized businesses and institutions. The Investment Management segment provides equity, fixed income, liquidity, and alternative/other products to benefit/defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and third-party fund sponsors and corporations through institutional and intermediary channels. Morgan Stanley was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways

2026 Q3 (Oct 14, 2026)

1) Strong Financial Performance
- Morgan Stanley reported Q3 2026 revenues of $20.3 billion and earnings per share of $3.03.
- Return on Tangible Equity (ROTCE) stood at 22.6%, marking the fifth consecutive quarter above 20%.
- Wealth and Investment Management saw total client assets grow by $400 billion to a record $10.5 trillion.
- Wealth management revenues reached $9.1 billion, with net new assets of $232 billion and fee-based flows of $80 billion.

2) Segment Results and Growth Drivers
- Institutional Securities generated $10 billion in revenue, up 18% YoY, driven by a strong equities performance of $5.8 billion.
- Investment banking revenues were $2.2 billion, reflecting a 2% YoY increase, with advisory revenues at $887 million.
- Wealth management's pretax profit was $2.8 billion, with a pretax margin of 30.4%.
- Asset management revenues grew 16% YoY to $5.5 billion, benefiting from higher markets and robust fee-based flows.

3) Market Conditions and Headwinds
- The quarter experienced two phases: a strong July and August driven by AI investments, followed by a slowdown in September due to geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates.
- Market volumes decreased as investors assessed risk-reward scenarios heading into Q4.
- Concerns about elevated asset prices and geopolitical risks, particularly in the Middle East and Ukraine, were noted as potential headwinds.

4) Strategic Focus and Future Outlook
- Morgan Stanley is focused on leveraging its integrated firm strategy to deepen client relationships and enhance capital allocation capabilities.
- The firm continues to invest in technology, particularly AI, to improve operational efficiency and client service.
- Guidance for Q4 suggests a modest increase in net interest income, with expectations for continued growth in loan balances.
- The firm remains optimistic about the ongoing ability to monetize the corporate finance lifecycle and capitalize on the AI investment cycle.

5) Missing Information
- The transcript lacks specific guidance figures for 2027 and detailed insights into the impact of potential regulatory changes on capital requirements.

Bottom line: Morgan Stanley's strong Q3 performance, driven by robust growth in wealth management and institutional securities, positions it well for continued success despite market headwinds. The firm's strategic investments in technology and client relationships are expected to support future growth, making it an attractive prospect for shareholders.

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Morgan Stanley — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap

Morgan Stanley is a company. Founded in 1935. As of October 19, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $284763000861 with a current stock price of $180.54.