NYSE:MS
Morgan Stanley (MS)
228.87
+1.20 (0.53%)
as of Jul 15, 2026, 6:42:35 pm Market Open.
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Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 17 opinions in the last 12 months.
Morgan Stanley (MS) is viewed favorably by experts, who express optimistic sentiments regarding the bank's performance in light of increased IPO activity, rising interest rates, and a boom in M&A deals. Analysts highlight the bank's impressive return on equity of 27% and robust wealth management segment, which now constitutes half of its business. The consensus is that with healthy activity in capital markets and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop, MS is set for an excellent year ahead. Investors are encouraged to maintain core holdings while also considering diversification into other major banks, reflecting a strong outlook for the financial sector as a whole.
Consensus
Bullish
Valuation
Fair Value
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jul 23/20, Up 89%) Reports tomorrow. Not as reliant on a loan book as others. Half of revenues come from wealth management, which has done extremely well. Doubled dividend. Over-capitalized.
Gordon ReidOwned
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(A Top Pick Oct 29/20, Up 88.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MS is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $75) to $85. If triggered, this would all but guarantee a net investment return of 50%, when considering our previous recommendation to cover 50% of the holding.
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STRONG BUY
It is the largest wealth manager in the US. They reduced their dependence on investment banking derivatives. They have done a fantastic job. He continues to be very bullish on the stock and they will benefit if we get an uptick in interest rates and inflation.
Lorne SteinbergOwned
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BUY
He's been happy to own this for years. Today's they're more of an asset manager generating more than 50% of revenues. They bought eTrade and other companies. They are less sensitive to interest rates and more so to trading volumes.
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TOP PICK
Largest wealth manager in the US, an area they excel in. Recent acquisition will give them more depth in that field. De-emphasized the riskier parts of the business. 13x earnings. Double digit earnings and dividend growth for next several years. Winner in an inflationary environment. Yield is 1.56%. (Analysts’ price target is $90.92)
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 24/20, Up 66%) Highest class US bank. Wealth management rather than lending money. Will benefit from economic boom in the next 4-5 years.
Bruce MurrayOwned
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BUY
The financial index has only just started to do well. MS recently broke out to a new high since moving sideways for years. The outlook for bond trades is good with interest rates going up. At least for the next year, it should be a good investment.
Norman LevineOwned
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BUY
The CEO has done a remarkable job. He owns its peers (JPM, Wells Fargo), but MS has the best business model and their acquisitions have been good. He regrets not buying this.
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Turned from institutional fixed income to wealth management. Acquisitive. Inexpensive. Well managed. Technically, stock price looks very attractive. Yield is 2.19%. (Analysts’ price target is $64.90)
Gordon ReidOwned
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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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(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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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)
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