Rating Change
TD Cowen analysts initiated coverage on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) with a rating of Hold on October 08, 2026.
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TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Morgan Stanley (MS) with Hold
TD Cowen analysts initiated coverage on Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) with a rating of Hold on October 08, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) · new coverage
- Firm
- TD Cowen
- Rating
- Hold
- Price at event
- $187.41
- Market capitalization
- $286.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- TD Cowen initiated coverage of Morgan Stanley with a Hold rating on October 8, 2026, as the stock trades at $187.41 with a $286.3B market cap.
Market Context
Morgan Stanley operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $187.41 with a market capitalization of $286.3B. The stock has gained 4.4% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from TD Cowen 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.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Morgan Stanley
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 5 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 08, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 01, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View MS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hold rating mean for MS?
A rating of Hold from TD Cowen 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.
