Wolfe Research has upgraded Morgan Stanley (MS) to Outperform from Peer Perform as of November 23, 2025. The stock is currently priced at $162.83.
This upgrade reflects a more favorable outlook on Morgan Stanley's business prospects. The firm, headquartered in New York City, operates as a global financial services company, employing 82,398 full-time staff. Morgan Stanley provides a range of investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services across its segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management.
As of November 20, 2025, Morgan Stanley holds a market cap of $265.0 billion, with a P/E ratio of 16.38 and an EPS of 10.13. The company also offers a dividend yield of 246.5%.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 14, 2026, with an EPS estimate of $2.64 and revenue forecast of $19.0 billion. This follows a strong Q3 2025 performance where the reported EPS was $2.80, exceeding estimates by 29.3%. Analyst consensus currently stands at 6 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, and 17 Hold ratings.
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