Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
MS Stock Forecast
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock forecast, based on 52 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $203.00, with a high of $211.00 and a low of $194.00. This represents a 6.75% increase from the last price of $190.17.
MS Stock Rating
Morgan Stanley stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 52 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 28 Buy (53.85%), 24 Hold (46.15%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
MS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Morgan Stanley | 6.75% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 7.23% |
| Industry | Capital Markets Stocks | 20.40% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 6 | 6 | 23 |
| Avg Price Target | $212.00 | $212.00 | $182.17 |
| Last Closing Price | $190.17 | $190.17 | $190.17 |
| Upside/Downside | 11.48% | 11.48% | -4.21% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May, 26 | 2 | 8 | 14 | - | 1 | 25 |
| Apr, 26 | 2 | 7 | 16 | - | - | 25 |
| Mar, 26 | 2 | 7 | 15 | - | 1 | 25 |
| Feb, 26 | 2 | 7 | 15 | - | 1 | 25 |
| Jan, 26 | 2 | 7 | 15 | - | 1 | 25 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | $194.00 | $190.17 | 2.01% | 2.01% | |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Mike Mayo | Wells Fargo | $200.00 | $191.60 | 4.38% | 5.17% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Richard Ramsden | Morgan Stanley | $205.00 | $191.60 | 6.99% | 7.80% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Ebrahim Poonawala | Morgan Stanley | $225.00 | $191.60 | 17.43% | 18.32% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Jason Goldberg | Morgan Stanley | $230.00 | $191.60 | 20.04% | 20.94% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Christopher McGratty | Morgan Stanley | $218.00 | $191.60 | 13.78% | 14.63% |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | $220.00 | $192.04 | 14.56% | 15.69% | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | $210.00 | $191.29 | 9.78% | 10.43% | |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Gerald Cassidy | RBC Capital | $207.00 | $191.29 | 8.21% | 8.85% |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Steven Chubak | Wolfe Research | $211.00 | $185.33 | 13.85% | 10.95% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Buy | upgrade |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jan 16, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Sector Perform | hold |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Outperform | Outperform | hold |
| Jan 07, 2026 | HSBC | Hold | Hold | hold |
| Jan 06, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | hold |
| Jan 05, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Wolfe Research | Underperform | Outperform | upgrade |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $8.16 | $6.23 | $5.24 | $8.04 | $10.34 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $8.02 | $6.29 | $5.47 | $7.42 | $8.66 | $9.55 | $10.57 |
| High Forecast | $8.22 | $6.53 | $5.83 | $7.60 | $9.16 | $10.22 | $12.08 |
| Low Forecast | $7.52 | $5.88 | $5.23 | $7.23 | $8.00 | $8.39 | $7.86 |
| Surprise % | 1.75% | -0.95% | -4.20% | 8.36% | 19.40% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $57.78B | $62.48B | $88.29B | $103.14B | $116.11B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $59.72B | $53.49B | $53.98B | $60.48B | $66.22B | $70.22B | $73.16B |
| High Forecast | $60.88B | $55.10B | $54.30B | $60.67B | $67.67B | $72.37B | $73.95B |
| Low Forecast | $56.87B | $50.86B | $53.62B | $60.06B | $64.19B | $66.68B | $72.37B |
| Surprise % | -3.25% | 16.81% | 63.55% | 70.55% | 75.33% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $15.03B | $11.03B | $9.09B | $13.39B | $16.86B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $12.35B | $11.67B | $8.53B | $11.94B | $14.03B | $14.99B | $16.13B |
| High Forecast | $14.82B | $14.00B | $10.24B | $12.24B | $14.76B | $16.47B | $19.46B |
| Low Forecast | $9.88B | $9.34B | $6.82B | $11.64B | $12.88B | $13.52B | $12.66B |
| Surprise % | 21.72% | -5.49% | 6.53% | 12.14% | 20.20% | - | - |