Should I buy or sell Morgan Stanley stock right now?

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Morgan Stanley's stock price target for 2024?

19 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Morgan Stanley's shares. Their MS share price targets range from $79.15 to $116.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $95.48 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MS shares performed in 2024?

Morgan Stanley's stock was trading at $93.25 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MS shares have decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at $86.94. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Morgan Stanley's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 16th 2024. View our MS earnings forecast .

How can I listen to Morgan Stanley's earnings call?

Morgan Stanley will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 16th at 9:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link .

How were Morgan Stanley's earnings last quarter?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.06. The financial services provider had revenue of $12.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.77 billion. Morgan Stanley had a net margin of 9.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.36%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.31 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Morgan Stanley pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Morgan Stanley?

Morgan Stanley announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.85 per share on Thursday, February 15th. This represents a $3.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.91%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 30th. Read our dividend analysis for MS .

Is Morgan Stanley a good dividend stock?

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.94%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 65.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MS will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.03% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MS .

What ETFs hold Morgan Stanley's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) , Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) , InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (ICAP) , Fundamentals First ETF (KNOW) , Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW) , Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (PWV) , Roundhill Big Bank ETF (BIGB) and Core Alternative ETF (CCOR) .

How will Morgan Stanley's stock buyback program work?

Morgan Stanley declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Friday, June 30th 2023, which authorizes the company to repurchase $20,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 12.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What is James P. Gorman's approval rating as Morgan Stanley's CEO?

3,439 employees have rated Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James P. Gorman on Glassdoor.com . James P. Gorman has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts James P. Gorman in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Morgan Stanley own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Morgan Stanley investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) , Bank of America (BAC) , Intel (INTC) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Citigroup (C) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , AT&T (T) , Netflix (NFLX) and Verizon Communications (VZ) .

Who are Morgan Stanley's major shareholders?

Morgan Stanley's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.06%), International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.06%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.02%), Matrix Asset Advisors Inc. NY (0.02%) and Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Alistair Darling , Andrew M Saperstein, Andrew M Saperstein , Charles Aubrey Smith III, Daniel A Simkowitz , Edward N Pick , James P Gorman , Jonathan Pruzan , Raja Akram , Sharon Yeshaya , Stanley Morgan, Stephen J Luczo and Thomas H Glocer . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Morgan Stanley?

Shares of MS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does Morgan Stanley have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley Bank N.A., Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association, Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Asia Holdings Limited, Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley International Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, Morgan Stanley Bank AG, Morgan Stanley Capital Management LLC, Morgan Stanley Europe Holding SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE, Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, Morgan Stanley Holdings LLC, Morgan Stanley International Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited, Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co. Ltd., Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. Ltd., CoAdvantage, E*Trade, Eaton Vance Management, Fusion Connect, Hanwha L&C, KSH Infra, Mesa West Capital, Microlife Corporation, Morgan Stanley, NEWSTAR, Shareworks, Smith Barney Venture, and Zenith. Read More

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$86.94

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52-Week Range: $69.42
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$95.57

Volume: 9.55 million shs
Average Volume: 8.81 million shs
Market Capitalization: $141.42 billion

P/E Ratio: 16.82
Dividend Yield: 3.91%
Price Target: $95.48

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Morgan Stanley MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.42 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.8% Upside
$95.48 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
1.21% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -0.22
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.28
Based on 59 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$18.15 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.68%
From $6.36 to $7.23 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.67 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

41st out of 879 stocks

Security Brokers & Dealers Industry

2nd out of 27 stocks

2.2

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Morgan Stanley has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.42, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 12 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Morgan Stanley has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.21% of the float of Morgan Stanley has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Morgan Stanley has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Morgan Stanley has recently decreased by 7.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Morgan Stanley is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Morgan Stanley has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Morgan Stanley is 65.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Morgan Stanley will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.03% next year. This indicates that Morgan Stanley will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.4

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Morgan Stanley has received a 11.24% net impact score from Upright. Morgan Stanley seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Distributing knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Distributing knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Equity analysis services", "Market data services", and "Securities brokerage services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Morgan Stanley is -0.22.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Morgan Stanley has a news sentiment score of 0.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 59 news articles for Morgan Stanley this week, compared to 26 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 32 people have searched for MS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -26% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
39 people have added Morgan Stanley to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 34% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Morgan Stanley insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $18,149,314.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.24% of the stock of Morgan Stanley is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
84.19% of the stock of Morgan Stanley is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Morgan Stanley are expected to grow by 13.68% in the coming year, from $6.36 to $7.23 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Morgan Stanley is 16.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Morgan Stanley is 16.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.18.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Morgan Stanley has a PEG Ratio of 1.74. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Morgan Stanley has a P/B Ratio of 1.56. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Morgan Stanley Stock (NYSE:MS)

Morgan Stanley is the 6th largest financial institution in the US. The company is ranked 61st on the Forbes Fortune 500 list and is the 39th largest bank in the world. A financial holding company, Morgan Stanley provides a full range of financial services to clients around the world.

Morgan Stanley was formed in 1935 as a result of the Glass-Steagall Act. Glass-Steagall separated commercial and investment banking in a way that forced the then-largest bank J.P. Morgan & Co to split into two groups. J.P. Morgan & Co. chose to retain the commercial side of the business while partners Henry S. Morga, grandson of J.P., and Harold Stanley took the investment end. In its first year, Morgan Stanley did 24% of the IPO business and maintains a lion’s share of the market to this day.

The original company existed and grew through acquisitions until 1987 when it merged with Dean Witter Discover & Co. The new Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover & Co existed for 14 years until 2001 when the name was shortened back to Morgan Stanley.

The bank is credited in part with both beginning and ending the financial crisis of 2007/2008. The Process Driven Trading unit lost $300 million in one day due to a short-squeeze that popped the bubble in the housing market. After teetering on the brink of failure Morgan Stanley agreed to become a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve, a key factor in the original decision to split from parent J.P. Morgan & Co. Ironically when given the chance, present-day J.P. Morgan refused to buy Morgan Stanley but that was for the better.

Today, Morgan Stanley operates through three segments via offices in 41 countries and employs more than 75,000 people. Revenue in 2021 topped $49 billion and total assets topped $1.15 trillion.

The operating segments are Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The Institutional Securities segment is by far the largest and most profitable. It offers a range of services and products for businesses, institutions, and entities that include capital raising, strategic advisory, underwriting, advice on M&A, restructuring, and real estate. The Wealth Management segment provides brokerage and investment advisory services for individuals and employers. The services include brokerage, financial planning, company stock-plan administration, insurance, mortgage loans, lines of credit, and retirement planning. The Investment Management segment provides investment products to a range of institutions, organizations, corporations, and governments.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/16/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/15 Dividend: 1/30/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/15/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/16/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Security brokers & dealers
Sub-Industry: Investment Banking & Brokerage
Current Symbol: NYSE:MS
CUSIP: 61744644
CIK: 895421
Web: www.morganstanley.com
Phone: (212) 761-4000
Fax: 212-761-0086
Employees: 80,000
Year Founded: 1935

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $95.48
High Stock Price Target: $116.00
Low Stock Price Target: $79.15
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.8%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.42
Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $5.17
Trailing P/E Ratio: 16.82
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.67
P/E Growth: 1.74
Net Income: $9.09 billion
Net Margins: 9.49%
Pretax Margin: 21.82%
Return on Equity: 10.36%
Return on Assets: 0.81%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.89
Current Ratio: 0.75
Quick Ratio: 0.75

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $96.19 billion
Price / Sales: 1.47
Cash Flow: $8.48 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 10.25
Book Value: $55.58 per share
Price / Book: 1.56

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,626,630,000
Free Float: 1,622,728,000
Market Cap: $141.42 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.43

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Key Executives

Mr. James Patrick Gorman (Age 66)
Executive Chairman
Comp: $9.04M
Mr. Edward N. Pick (Age 55)
CEO & Director
Comp: $9.71M
Mr. Daniel Aaron Simkowitz (Age 58)
Co-President
Comp: $7.75M
Mr. Andrew Michael Saperstein (Age 57)
Co-President
Comp: $8.68M
Ms. Sharon Yeshaya (Age 44)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $4.96M
Mr. Michael Wilson
Chief U.S. Equity Strategist & Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Raja J. Akram (Age 52)
Chief Accounting Officer, Deputy CFO & Controller
Ms. Robyn Maslynsky Goldschmid
Managing Director
Clint Gartin
Chairman of Investment Banking
Mr. Michael A. Pizzi (Age 49)
Head of U.S. Banks & Head of Technology

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Should I Buy Morgan Stanley Stock? MS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Morgan Stanley:

Morgan Stanley's strong presence in various financial markets across the globe provides diversification and exposure to different regions, reducing overall risk.
The company's focus on Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments offers a wide range of financial products and services catering to different client needs.
Recent positive earnings reports and growth prospects indicate a healthy financial performance, potentially leading to stock price appreciation.
Morgan Stanley's expertise in capital raising, financial advisory services, and investment management can provide investors with opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation.
The company's solid reputation and long history in the financial industry may instill confidence in investors seeking stability and reliability.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Morgan Stanley for these reasons:

The financial industry is subject to regulatory changes and market volatility, which could impact Morgan Stanley's operations and financial performance.
Intense competition within the financial services sector may put pressure on Morgan Stanley's market share and profitability.
Fluctuations in interest rates and economic conditions can affect the company's revenue streams and investment returns, potentially leading to uncertainties for investors.
Dependency on institutional investors and hedge funds for a significant portion of stock ownership may introduce volatility in the stock price due to large-scale transactions or market sentiment shifts.
Investing in financial institutions like Morgan Stanley carries inherent risks related to market conditions, regulatory compliance, and global economic factors that could impact investment outcomes.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, April 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Morgan Stanley pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

MS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Morgan Stanley stock right now?: 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View MS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Morgan Stanley's stock price target for 2024?: 19 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Morgan Stanley's shares. Their MS share price targets range from $79.15 to $116.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $95.48 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MS shares performed in 2024?: Morgan Stanley's stock was trading at $93.25 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MS shares have decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at $86.94.
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When is Morgan Stanley's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 16th 2024.
View our MS earnings forecast.
How can I listen to Morgan Stanley's earnings call?: Morgan Stanley will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 16th at 9:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were Morgan Stanley's earnings last quarter?: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.07 by $0.06. The financial services provider had revenue of $12.90 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.77 billion. Morgan Stanley had a net margin of 9.49% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.36%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.31 earnings per share.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Morgan Stanley pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Morgan Stanley?: Morgan Stanley announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.85 per share on Thursday, February 15th. This represents a $3.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.91%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 30th.
Read our dividend analysis for MS.
Is Morgan Stanley a good dividend stock?: Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) pays an annual dividend of $3.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.94%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 65.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MS will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.03% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for MS.

What ETFs hold Morgan Stanley's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) stock in their portfolio include iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB), InfraCap Equity Income Fund ETF (ICAP), Fundamentals First ETF (KNOW), Invesco BuyBack Achievers ETF (PKW), Invesco Large Cap Value ETF (PWV), Roundhill Big Bank ETF (BIGB) and Core Alternative ETF (CCOR).
How will Morgan Stanley's stock buyback program work?: Morgan Stanley declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Friday, June 30th 2023, which authorizes the company to repurchase $20,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 12.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
What is James P. Gorman's approval rating as Morgan Stanley's CEO?: 3,439 employees have rated Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer James P. Gorman on Glassdoor.com. James P. Gorman has an approval rating of 93% among the company's employees. This puts James P. Gorman in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of Morgan Stanley own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Morgan Stanley investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Citigroup (C), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AT&T (T), Netflix (NFLX) and Verizon Communications (VZ).
Who are Morgan Stanley's major shareholders?: Morgan Stanley's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.06%), International Assets Investment Management LLC (0.06%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.03%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.02%), Matrix Asset Advisors Inc. NY (0.02%) and Annex Advisory Services LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Alistair Darling, Andrew M Saperstein, Andrew M Saperstein, Charles Aubrey Smith III, Daniel A Simkowitz, Edward N Pick, James P Gorman, Jonathan Pruzan, Raja Akram, Sharon Yeshaya, Stanley Morgan, Stephen J Luczo and Thomas H Glocer.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Morgan Stanley?: Shares of MS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Morgan Stanley have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley Bank N.A., Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc., Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), Morgan Stanley Private Bank National Association, Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley Asia Holdings Limited, Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley International Limited, Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, Morgan Stanley Bank AG, Morgan Stanley Capital Management LLC, Morgan Stanley Europe Holding SE, Morgan Stanley Europe SE, Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, Morgan Stanley Holdings LLC, Morgan Stanley International Holdings Inc., Morgan Stanley Investment Management Limited, Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co. Ltd., Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co. Ltd., CoAdvantage, E*Trade, Eaton Vance Management, Fusion Connect, Hanwha L&C, KSH Infra, Mesa West Capital, Microlife Corporation, Morgan Stanley, NEWSTAR, Shareworks, Smith Barney Venture, and Zenith.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Morgan Stanley MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Morgan Stanley Stock (NYSE:MS)

MS Stock Price History

MS Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

Should I Buy Morgan Stanley Stock? MS Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Cons

MS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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