NASDAQ · MS
Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets
$215.35
Down-$2.62 (-1.22%)
Updated Sep 10, 2026, 10:24 PM
SID Score
7.6/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
42/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
MS closed at $215.35 after 20 trading sessions, down 1.05% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $215.01 | $217.54 | $212.31 | $215.35 | 4.02M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $217.20 | $218.505 | $215.22 | $216.24 | 3.46M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $215.64 | $218.22 | $214.305 | $217.72 | 3.13M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $213.20 | $217.81 | $213.20 | $217.15 | 3.87M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $211.97 | $216.15 | $210.60 | $211.82 | 3.62M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $210.22 | $216.26 | $208.91 | $211.04 | 3.52M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $214.30 | $214.50 | $212.62 | $213.32 | 4.21M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $215.40 | $216.65 | $214.19 | $214.77 | 3.74M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $214.03 | $216.515 | $213.50 | $214.86 | 3.93M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $211.85 | $214.08 | 4.13M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $214.86 | $217.34 | $213.365 | $216.77 | 3.27M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $214.44 | $216.3026 | $213.22 | $214.08 | 3.44M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $210.08 | $214.57 | $209.1289 | $214.20 | 4.57M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $214.29 | $215.065 | $207.32 | $207.45 | 4.88M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $218.775 | $218.775 | $213.555 | $214.23 | 4.91M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $217.06 | $217.70 | $215.185 | $217.55 | 2.78M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $217.36 | $220.53 | $217.36 | $218.21 | 3.4M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $217.795 | $218.715 | $215.3001 | $217.36 | 3.41M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $219.30 | $222.00 | $217.88 | $218.38 | 3.61M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $218.49 | $220.50 | $216.98 | $217.64 | 3.74M |
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Company profile and research snapshot.
Morgan Stanley is a massive global financial services firm, with offices in 42 countries and more than 80,000 employees as of year-end 2024. The firm cut its teeth in investment banking and institutional trading, where it maintains a strong presence today, but generates the lion share of its income from wealth and asset management franchises, where it boasted $7.9 trillion in client assets at the end of its most recent fiscal year. After reincorporation as a bank holding company in the wake of the global financial crisis, Morgan Stanley also boasts a top 10 banking franchise by deposits, with nearly $400 billion in customer deposits, predominately attributable to cash sweeps from its wealth management and brokerage businesses.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | HSBC | Hold | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Buy | — |
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Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Morgan Stanley shares traded at $215.33, sitting just below their 50-day moving average of $215.67, per SID market data. The stock has delivered a robust 22.29% gain over the trailing twelve months, significantly outperforming short-term returns that show a modest 1.88% increase over three months and a near-flat decline of -0.04% over the past month. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 48.1, indicating neutral momentum with no overbought or oversold conditions. Morgan Stanley's beta of 1.215 reflects above-average sensitivity to broader market movements, consistent with its position in the financial services sector. The stock trades well above its 200-day moving average of $190.61, maintaining a 12.96% premium over that long-term trend line according to Massive/Polygon data. Average daily trading volume registered at approximately 5.7 million shares, supporting a total market capitalization of $286.3 billion.
Morgan Stanley currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.50, per SID market data, positioning it within a moderate valuation range for large-cap financial services firms. The PEG ratio stands at 1.70, suggesting the stock is not trading at a significant discount relative to its expected earnings growth trajectory. The price-to-book ratio of 2.57 indicates investors are paying a meaningful premium above the firm's book value, reflecting the market's recognition of Morgan Stanley's wealth management and investment banking franchise value. According to SEC filings, the company offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.14%, providing a steady income component for shareholders. With a market capitalization of $286.3 billion, Morgan Stanley ranks among the largest global financial institutions. The current valuation metrics collectively suggest the stock is priced in line with its earnings fundamentals without exhibiting extreme overvaluation or undervaluation characteristics.
Morgan Stanley registers a composite smart money score of 42 out of 100 with a neutral overall signal, per SID market data. Institutional activity is the strongest component, scoring a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust participation from major asset managers and hedge funds. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, reflecting a notable absence of insider buying. According to SEC Form 4 filings, corporate insiders executed seven transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero purchases recorded during the period. This uniform selling pattern warrants monitoring, though insider sales at large financial institutions frequently reflect routine compensation-related dispositions rather than directional conviction. Congressional trading activity scored 12 out of 25, suggesting moderate legislative interest. Dark pool activity registered at 5.4 out of 25, indicating relatively limited off-exchange institutional accumulation according to 13F institutional filings. The divergence between high institutional ownership and insider selling creates a mixed smart money profile.
Morgan Stanley has delivered a consistent pattern of earnings beats across its three most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. The firm posted its strongest surprise in the most recent quarter with actual earnings per share of $3.46 versus the consensus estimate of $2.81, representing a $0.65 positive surprise. The prior quarter also exceeded expectations, with EPS of $3.43 against an estimate of $3.04, a $0.39 beat. The January 2026 report similarly outperformed, delivering $2.68 versus the $2.43 estimate for a $0.25 upside surprise. Analyst estimates project $2.95 EPS for the upcoming reporting period dated April 10, per analyst estimates. The trajectory of widening earnings surprises from $0.25 to $0.65 across consecutive quarters demonstrates accelerating operational outperformance. This sustained beat pattern has contributed to the stock's 22.29% annual gain as the market adjusts pricing to reflect stronger-than-anticipated fundamentals.
Wall Street analyst sentiment on Morgan Stanley leans constructive, with recent coverage actions reflecting a blend of bullish and neutral stances, per SID consensus data. UBS reiterated a Buy rating on August 3, 2026, maintaining its positive outlook on the stock. Evercore ISI Group similarly reaffirmed an Outperform rating on July 17, 2026, following the firm's strong quarterly results. The most notable rating change came from Freedom Broker, which upgraded MS from Hold to Buy on July 17, 2026, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Conversely, both HSBC and Citigroup maintained neutral positions, with HSBC reiterating Hold on July 21 and Citigroup reaffirming Neutral on July 17. Among the five most recent analyst actions, three carry bullish designations while two remain neutral, with no sell recommendations present. Freedom Broker's upgrade following the earnings beat suggests the sustained outperformance pattern is beginning to shift previously cautious analysts toward more favorable positions on the stock.
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