Morgan Stanley (MS)
NYSE: MS · Real-Time Price · USD
214.20
+6.75 (3.25%)
At close: Aug 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
214.60
+0.40 (0.19%)
Pre-market: Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
Morgan Stanley Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 25 analysts polled by S&P Global, Morgan Stanley stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $236.62. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 10.47% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $184 (-14.10%) and the highest is $262 (+22.32%).
Price Target: $236.62 (+10.47%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Morgan Stanley stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Sell | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | DBS | Buy Maintains $250 | Buy | Maintains | $250 | +16.71% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $262 | Buy | Maintains | $262 | +22.32% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Maintains $255 → $260 | Buy | Maintains | $255 → $260 | +21.38% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| HSBC | HSBC | Hold Maintains $190 → $215 | Hold | Maintains | $190 → $215 | +0.37% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Freedom Capital Markets | Freedom Capital Markets | Buy Upgrades $200 → $245 | Buy | Upgrades | $200 → $245 | +14.38% | Jul 17, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
82.66B
from 70.30B
Increased by 17.58%
Revenue Next Year
86.50B
from 82.66B
Increased by 4.65%
EPS This Year
12.97
from 10.21
Increased by 27.00%
EPS Next Year
13.63
from 12.97
Increased by 5.15%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.