MS stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Morgan Stanley currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $236.62 — +8.7% versus the last price of $217.64. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
MS historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in MS.
MS annual returns by year
Congress trading in MS
22 members of Congress have disclosed trading MS — 26 purchases and 12 sales worth an estimated $675,501. Most recent disclosure: Jul 10, 2026.
See who in Congress traded MS →Insider activity in MS
MS's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 5 sales ($8.9M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 28, 2026.
| Jul 28, 2026 | Schapiro Mary L | Director | Sell | $212,055 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Pizzi Michael A. | Head Technology & Operations | Sell | $3.7M |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Pizzi Michael A. | Head Technology & Operations | Sell | $1.5M |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Yeshaya Sharon | Chief Financial Officer | Sell | $1.4M |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Yeshaya Sharon | Chief Financial Officer | Sell | $2.0M |
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The company offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services related to the underwriting of debt, equity securities, and other products, as well as advice on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, and project finance. It also provides equity and fixed income products comprising sales, financing, prime brokerage, and market-making services; Asia wealth management; business-related investments services; originating corporate and commercial real estate loans, secured lending facilities, and extending securities-based and other financing; and research activities. In addition, the company offers financial advisor-led brokerage, investment advisory, custody, cash management, and administrative services; self-directed brokerage services; financial and wealth planning services; stock plan administration; securities-based lending, residential real estate loans, and other lending products; banking; and retirement plan services. Further, it provides equity, fixed income, alternatives and solutions, and liquidity and overlay services to benefit/defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, third-party fund sponsors, corporations, and individuals. Morgan Stanley was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
MS Key Statistics
MS in plain English
- P/E ratio (17.4) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of MS's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (17.97%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (25.90%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.14%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
MS stock: frequently asked questions
What is Morgan Stanley's stock price today?
Morgan Stanley (MS) last traded at $217.64 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $141.03 and $232.25.
Is MS stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on MS is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $236.62 — about +8.7% versus the current price of $217.64. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in MS 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Morgan Stanley made 10 years ago would be worth about $8,994 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 799%, or 24.6% per year.
Does MS pay a dividend?
Yes. Morgan Stanley currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.14% per year at today's share price.
What is MS's P/E ratio?
MS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.4, and 16.0 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade MS stock?
Yes — 22 members of Congress have disclosed trades in MS under the STOCK Act, totaling 26 purchases and 12 sales worth an estimated $675,501.
What is Morgan Stanley's ticker symbol?
Morgan Stanley trades under the ticker symbol MS on the NYSE.
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