BUZZ-PREVIEW: Morgan Stanley seen reporting higher Q4 profit, results due Thursday
Morgan Stanleyis expected to report higher Q4 profit and revenue, with analysts predicting Q4 revenue of $17.77 billion and EPS of $2.44, up from $16.22 billion and $2.22 a year ago. Despite a 1.6% drop in shares on Wednesday, the bank is anticipated to benefit from increased fees amid a dealmaking boom. The median 12-month price target for MS is $190.00, with current shares at $179.89. Year-to-date, MS shares are up approximately 1.4%.
Shares of Morgan Stanley (MS.N) are down 1.6% on Wed, declining along with other bank shares, with Morgan Stanley seen reporting higher profit and rev in its quarterly results due before the bell Thurs
The S&P 500 bank index (.SPXBK) is down 2.4% after mixed results from some big banks, including Wells Fargo (WFC.N) , whose shares dropped after it missed Q4 profit expectations
Analysts expect MS Q4 rev of $17.77 bln vs $16.22 in the yr ago period and EPS of $2.44 vs $2.22 a yr ago, based on LSEG data
MS is expected to have benefitted like other bankers from higher fees amid a dealmaking boom during the quarter In Oct, MS’s profit beat estimates for Q3 as a surge in dealmaking drove rev to records The median 12-month PT on MS is $190.00, with the stock last at $179.89 Analyst ratings on MS include 10 “strong buy” or “buy” ratings and 15 “hold” ratings, according to LSEG
MS shares are up ~1.4% YTD after rising about 41% in 2025, compared with a 0.7% gain in the S&P 500 (.SPX) so far this year
