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

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MS Stock Forecast

Morgan Stanley (MS) stock forecast, based on 50 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $181.00, with a high of $198.00 and a low of $165.00. This represents a 4.19% increase from the last price of $173.72.

$50 $80 $110 $140 $170 $200 High: $198 Avg: $181 Low: $165 Last Closed Price: $173.72

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 Stanley4.19%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.10%
IndustryCapital Markets Stocks16.49%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts179
Avg Price Target$198.00$173.43$147.44
Last Closing Price$173.72$173.72$173.72
Upside/Downside13.98%-0.17%-15.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 252715-125
Nov, 252616-125
Oct, 252516-124
Sep, 252516-124
Aug, 252517--24
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 24, 2025Steven ChubakWolfe Research$198.00$158.1725.18%13.98%
Oct 17, 2025Christopher McGrattyMorgan Stanley$184.00$160.0214.99%5.92%
Oct 16, 2025Mike MayoWells Fargo$177.00$162.658.82%1.89%
Oct 16, 2025Morgan Stanley$170.00$162.654.52%-2.14%
Oct 07, 2025Erika NajarianUBS$165.00$156.255.60%-5.02%
Sep 30, 2025Glenn SchorrMorgan Stanley$165.00$159.683.33%-5.02%
Sep 26, 2025Morgan Stanley$155.00$161.00-3.73%-10.78%
May 16, 2025Megan AlexanderMorgan Stanley$53.00$132.37-59.96%-69.49%
May 16, 2025John BaumgartnerMizuho Securities$60.00$132.37-54.67%-65.46%
Oct 17, 2024Gerard CassidyRBC Capital$122.00$119.512.08%-29.77%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 24, 2025Wolfe ResearchUnderperformOutperformupgrade
Oct 16, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 07, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 30, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 26, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 15, 2025Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jun 18, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightBuyupgrade
May 16, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightUnderweightinitialise
Jan 02, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 $13 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$6.55$8.16$6.23$5.24$8.05---
Avg Forecast$5.90$8.02$6.29$5.47$7.42$8.66$9.55$10.57
High Forecast$6.04$8.22$6.53$5.83$7.60$9.16$10.22$12.08
Low Forecast$5.53$7.52$5.88$5.23$7.23$8.00$8.39$7.86
Surprise %11.02%1.75%-0.95%-4.20%8.49%---

Revenue Forecast

$40B $47B $54B $61B $68B $75B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$48.00B$59.75B$53.39B$53.61B$61.50B---
Avg Forecast$46.17B$59.72B$53.49B$53.98B$60.48B$66.22B$70.22B$73.16B
High Forecast$47.06B$60.88B$55.10B$54.30B$60.67B$67.67B$72.37B$73.95B
Low Forecast$43.96B$56.87B$50.86B$53.62B$60.06B$64.19B$66.68B$72.37B
Surprise %3.96%0.05%-0.19%-0.68%1.69%---

Net Income Forecast

$5B $8B $11B $14B $17B $20B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$11.00B$15.03B$11.03B$9.09B$13.39B---
Avg Forecast$8.89B$12.35B$11.67B$8.53B$11.94B$14.03B$14.99B$16.13B
High Forecast$10.67B$14.82B$14.00B$10.24B$12.24B$14.76B$16.47B$19.46B
Low Forecast$7.11B$9.88B$9.34B$6.82B$11.64B$12.88B$13.52B$12.66B
Surprise %23.68%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 $181 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $165 at the low end to $198 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.19% change from the previous closing price of $173.72.

How does Morgan Stanley stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Morgan Stanley's stock forecast shows a 4.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.10%) and underperforming the capital markets stocks industry (16.49%).

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

  • December 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 28.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 8.00% Strong Buy, 24.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 8.33% Strong Buy, 20.83% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.17% 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.