​

Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

OverviewRevenueOwnershipFinancialsChartTranscripts

MS Stock Forecast

Morgan Stanley (MS) stock forecast, based on 50 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $196.00, with a high of $220.00 and a low of $165.00. This represents a 16.63% increase from the last price of $168.06.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $220 Avg: $196 Low: $165 Last Closed Price: $168.06

MS Stock Rating

Morgan Stanley stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 50 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 27 Buy (54.00%), 23 Hold (46.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 50 0 23 27 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMorgan Stanley16.63%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 6.64%
IndustryCapital Markets Stocks30.86%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3917
Avg Price Target$212.33$198.78$171.65
Last Closing Price$168.06$168.06$168.06
Upside/Downside26.34%18.28%2.14%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 262715-125
Jan, 262715-125
Dec, 252715-125
Nov, 252616-125
Oct, 252516-124
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 16, 2026Morgan Stanley$220.00$192.0414.56%30.91%
Jan 16, 2026Morgan Stanley$210.00$191.299.78%24.96%
Jan 16, 2026Gerald CassidyRBC Capital$207.00$191.298.21%23.17%
Jan 07, 2026Steven ChubakWolfe Research$211.00$185.3313.85%25.55%
Jan 07, 2026Saul MartinezMorgan Stanley$132.00$185.87-28.98%-21.46%
Jan 06, 2026Morgan Stanley$190.00$186.581.83%13.05%
Jan 05, 2026Morgan Stanley$219.00$181.9020.40%30.31%
Dec 17, 2025Morgan Stanley$202.00$176.5114.44%20.20%
Nov 24, 2025Steven ChubakWolfe Research$198.00$158.1725.18%17.82%
Oct 17, 2025Christopher McGrattyMorgan Stanley$184.00$160.0214.99%9.48%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 16, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 07, 2026Wolfe ResearchOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 07, 2026HSBCHoldHoldhold
Jan 06, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 05, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 24, 2025Wolfe ResearchUnderperformOutperformupgrade
Oct 16, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 30, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 26, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$8.16$6.23$5.24$8.05---
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%8.49%---

Revenue Forecast

$50B $55B $60B $65B $70B $75B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$59.75B$53.39B$53.61B$61.50B---
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 %0.05%-0.19%-0.68%1.69%---

Net Income Forecast

$5B $8B $11B $14B $17B $20B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$15.03B$11.03B$9.09B$13.39B---
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%---

MS Forecast FAQ

Is Morgan Stanley stock a buy?

Morgan Stanley stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 50 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 27 Buy, 23 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Morgan Stanley is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Morgan Stanley's price target?

Morgan Stanley's price target, set by 50 Wall Street analysts, averages $196 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $165 at the low end to $220 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.63% change from the previous closing price of $168.06.

How does Morgan Stanley stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Morgan Stanley's stock forecast shows a 16.63% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (6.64%) and underperforming the capital markets stocks industry (30.86%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Morgan Stanley over the past three months?

  • February 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.

What is Morgan Stanley’s EPS forecast?

Morgan Stanley's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.66, marking a 7.58% increase from the reported $8.05 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $9.55 in 2026, and $10.57 in 2027.

What is Morgan Stanley’s revenue forecast?

Morgan Stanley's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $66.22B, reflecting a 7.69% increase from the reported $61.5B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $70.22B, and $73.16B for 2027.

What is Morgan Stanley’s net income forecast?

Morgan Stanley's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $14.03B, representing an 4.76% increase from the reported $13.39B in 2024. Projections indicate $14.99B in 2026, and $16.13B in 2027.