NYSE · MS
Financial Services · Financial - Capital Markets
$187.44
Up+$2.58 (+1.38%)
Updated Oct 9, 2026, 10:23 PM
SID Score
6.4/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
49/100
Neutral
Price performance · MS
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 8, 2026
MS closed at $187.44 after 21 trading sessions, down 11.86% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | $186.81 | $188.54 | $186.15 | $187.44 | 5.86M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $187.69 | $189.86 | $185.2234 | $189.71 | 5.05M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $191.01 | $193.14 | $190.55 | $191.02 | 4.9M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $190.72 | $191.115 | $187.58 | $190.19 | 4.3M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $188.94 | $191.53 | $188.505 | $190.31 | 6.32M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $186.06 | $188.10 | $182.47 | $188.01 | 9.55M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $191.99 | $192.06 | $188.07 | $188.08 | 6.91M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $193.80 | $194.35 | $191.2715 | $192.76 | 4.68M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $195.87 | $195.93 | $192.97 | $193.64 | 4.36M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $197.98 | $197.98 | $194.25 | $196.31 | 4.53M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $197.40 | $198.30 | $194.75 | $196.32 | 5.2M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $198.50 | $201.12 | $197.94 | $198.39 | 4.34M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $205.57 | $206.753 | $198.21 | $200.18 | 7.8M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $205.49 | $206.66 | $203.18 | $206.12 | 4.04M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $202.10 | $203.0499 | $200.85 | $202.58 | 7.45M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $200.2598 | $203.52 | 4.81M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $207.87 | $208.09 | $200.63 | $202.42 | 7M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $205.34 | $207.1394 | $200.40 | $206.28 | 7.92M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $211.66 | $212.9699 | $204.82 | $206.58 | 7.5M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $215.10 | $217.76 | $211.235 | $214.38 | 3.93M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $214.04 | $216.27 | $212.51 | $212.66 | 4.55M |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | — |
| Oct 6, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | — |
| Oct 5, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026
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Morgan Stanley shares have experienced notable downward pressure across short- and medium-term horizons, with the stock trading at $187.41 per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, MS has declined 12.96%, while the three-month return stands at negative 15.67%, reflecting broad weakness in the financial services sector. On a twelve-month basis, however, the stock retains a modest gain of 4.42%. Technically, MS trades well below both its 50-day moving average of $207.73 and its 200-day moving average of $192.34, per Massive/Polygon data, indicating sustained bearish momentum. The 14-day relative strength index registers at 23.4, placing the stock firmly in oversold territory. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 5.7 million shares. The stock's beta of 1.215 indicates MS exhibits higher volatility relative to the broader market, amplifying both upside and downside moves during periods of market stress.
Morgan Stanley currently carries a market capitalization of approximately $286.3 billion, positioning it among the largest firms in the financial services sector, per SID market data. The stock's trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 17.50, while the PEG ratio registers at 1.70, suggesting the market is pricing in moderate earnings growth relative to the current multiple. According to SEC filings, the price-to-book ratio sits at 2.57, a premium that reflects the firm's asset management and wealth management franchise value beyond its tangible book. The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.14%, providing an income component for shareholders. Within the broader financial services landscape, Morgan Stanley's valuation metrics reflect its hybrid business model that blends investment banking cyclicality with more stable recurring wealth management revenues. The current P/E compression from recent price declines has brought valuation closer to historical norms for large-cap diversified banks.
Morgan Stanley's composite smart money score stands at 49 out of 100 per SID market data, generating a neutral overall signal. The institutional component scores a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust positioning from large asset managers and funds. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, driven by a notable pattern of net selling — SEC Form 4 filings reveal eight insider transactions over the past 90 days, all of which were sales with zero purchases recorded. This persistent insider selling pattern warrants attention, as it suggests executives and directors have opted to reduce personal exposure at recent price levels. Congressional trading activity scores 15.6 out of 25, reflecting moderate interest from legislators disclosed in public filings. Dark pool activity registers at 8.9 out of 25 per 13F institutional filings data, indicating relatively subdued off-exchange trading volume. The divergence between strong institutional positioning and consistent insider selling creates a mixed signal for investors evaluating directional conviction among sophisticated market participants.
Morgan Stanley has delivered consecutive earnings beats in its two most recently reported quarters, according to company earnings reports. In the quarter reported on April 15, the firm posted earnings per share of $3.43 against analyst estimates of $3.04, representing a positive surprise of $0.39 or approximately 12.8%. The following quarter reported on July 15 showed even stronger outperformance, with actual EPS of $3.46 versus the consensus estimate of $2.81, a beat of $0.65 or roughly 23.1%. Looking ahead, analyst estimates project EPS of $2.95 for the period with results expected around April 10, while the subsequent quarter carries a consensus estimate of $2.93 with a reporting date of October 14. The sequential decline in forward estimates relative to recent actuals may reflect anticipated normalization in trading and investment banking revenues. The pattern of meaningful upside surprises demonstrates management's capacity to exceed market expectations during favorable operating conditions.
Recent Wall Street coverage of Morgan Stanley reflects a generally constructive but measured outlook, per SID consensus data. On October 8, TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Hold rating, representing a neutral entry point into the coverage universe. BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating on October 6, while UBS reiterated a Buy rating on October 5, both signaling continued confidence in the firm's long-term trajectory despite recent share price weakness. Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating on October 1, and Citigroup held its Neutral stance on September 30, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Of the five most recent actions, three carry bullish designations — two Outperform ratings and one Buy — while two analysts maintain neutral positions. No downgrades or Sell ratings appear among recent coverage updates, suggesting that the 15.67% three-month price decline has not fundamentally altered analysts' constructive thesis on Morgan Stanley's diversified business model and wealth management growth strategy.
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