Morgan Stanley (MS) Buy, Sell or Hold

Morgan Stanley (MS)

179.49

-4.48 (2.44%)

as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Closed.

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HOLD

Financials are waiting for the U.S. yield curve to steepen and this is now happening. MS also benefits from underwriting which is accelerating. MS has also increased their space in the personal area--MS used to deal with the rich, top-end people in America, but now serve the common mainstream. Stick with it.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 29/20, Up 24.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK has achieved its price objective at $60. To be disciplined, we are recommending covering 50% of the position. We also recommend trailing up the stop to $48.50 -- just above the original recommended entry level.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly MS is one of the world's largest investment banking, securities and wealth management companies. Recently reported revenues were up 16% over the year and earnings increased by 25%. Trading with an 8 PE, it is good value here. It pays a solid dividend, backed by a payout ratio of only 28% of cash flow. We would trade this with a $35 stop-loss, looking to hit analysts targets near $60 -- 25% upside. Yield 2.94% (Analysts’ price target is $59.63)

BUY

It trades at one times book. The issue is that they are transitioning their investment banking business to a more stable wealth management business. It is becoming a bigger and bigger part of their mix. It is a more stable part of their business.

BUY

A chronically undervalued bank. Why does it trade so low? They've added huge assets thanks to the US$7 billion purchase of Eaton Vance. It's becoming less of a broker and more of a financial advisory firm which he likes. The CEO has done a great job.

BUY

It is a bank and not just a brokerage firm. After 2009 they shrunk their fixed income and commodities businesses because they were taking up a lot of capital. They have a large wealth management business that continues to execute well.

TOP PICK

A capital market player but doesn't have many loans to small businesses. A leader in wealth management. He targets $70. A low-risk way to play the financials without worrying about bank loan losses, because they don't have many loans out for mortgages and small businesses. (Analysts’ price target is $59.18)

TOP PICK

Doesn't have the headwinds of making loans to individuals or businesses. Makes money off wealth management. Recently bought e-Trade. Moving toward a more stable, predictable revenue base. Earnings power is at least $5 a share. Good value. Yield is 2.74%. (Analysts’ price target is $57.72)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 15/19, Up 36%) They just came out with great earnings. It trades at 10 times earnings and 2.7% yield. He is still a very happy owner.

BUY

Safe dividend and its wealth management keep performing in zero interest rates? Its wealth management division in the US provides stable cash flow and doesn't depend much on interest rates, though other parts do. The payout is modest, so the dividend is safe. A core holding that's well-capitalized. Safe.

DON'T BUY

He has owned it. A great investment bank, but now there are few private equity deals and no IPOs. They have a lot of overnight cash from clients, but very low interest rates will earn little here. Little money to be made here in this crisis. Wait for capital markets to return.

BUY

They are the largest wealth manager in the US. E-Trade will compliment their suite. They are more focused on wealth management and less on trading.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 21/19, Up 15%) Trades at a cheap less than 10x earnings. He likes the CEO's straightforward style. They've built their wealth management services by just buying E-trade.

BUY

Dilution is coming. Longer term, the e-Trade acquisition is good for both companies. Industry is consolidating, and you have to have scale. A good move. e-Trade has expertise and is a steady business.

HOLD

Low rates will compress margins. Wealth management is a source of growth. If you own, continue to hold. She owns JP Morgan instead based on management and historical track record.

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