Analyst Signal

Morgan Stanley (MS) is currently trading at $165.81. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $192.76, implying a 16.3% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

MS

Morgan Stanley

FinancialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$165.81

Avg Target

$192.76

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (9)Hold (16)Sell (0)

Upside

+16.25%

Market Cap

$263.28B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 15, 2026D-12
P/E Ratio (TTM)16.24
Forward P/E13.41
P/B Ratio2.58
Dividend Yield2.41%
Return on Equity (ROE)15.61%
Operating Margin38.63%
Debt to Equity455.75
Beta (Volatility)1.21
52 Week Range$94.33 - $192.68
LowCurrent: $165.81High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 35Insider Sells: 8

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
3/12/2026PICK EDWARD N.Chief Executive OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.60,897
3/12/2026CRAWLEY MANDELL L.OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.9,666
3/12/2026YESHAYA SHARONChief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.17,399
3/12/2026GROSSMAN ERIC FOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.22,715
3/12/2026SIMKOWITZ DANIEL APresidentStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.32,865
3/12/2026PIZZI MICHAEL AOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.16,432
3/12/2026SAPERSTEIN ANDREW MICHAELPresidentStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.52,777
2/19/2026PICK EDWARD N.Chief Executive OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.60,897
2/19/2026CRAWLEY MANDELL L.OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.9,666
2/19/2026YESHAYA SHARONChief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.17,399

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MS?

A. The current target price for Morgan Stanley is $192.76, which implies a 16.3% upside from the current price of $165.81. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MS?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MS stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 35 insider buys and 8 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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