Rating Change
JP Morgan reiterated its Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on October 16, 2026.
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JP Morgan Reiterates Neutral Rating on Morgan Stanley (MS)
JP Morgan reiterated its Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on October 16, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) · reiterate
- Firm
- JP Morgan
- Rating
- Neutral to Neutral
- Price at event
- $180.54
- Market capitalization
- $286.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating on Morgan Stanley on October 16, 2026, reflecting a cautious outlook on the financial services company.
Market Context
Morgan Stanley operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $180.54 with a market capitalization of $286.3B. The stock has gained 0.3% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from JP Morgan provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Morgan Stanley.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Morgan Stanley
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View MS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Neutral rating mean for MS?
A rating of Neutral from JP Morgan reflects the analyst's outlook on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the MS forecast page.
