Summary:
- Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) achieves record-breaking Q1 2025 results with $17.7 billion in revenue.
- Wealth Management plays a vital role, with an increase of $94 billion in net new assets.
- Analysts forecast a potential 22.85% upside in Morgan Stanley's stock price.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has unveiled its stellar first-quarter 2025 financial results, marking significant achievements across various segments. The company reported a revenue surge to $17.7 billion, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.60. Notably, Morgan Stanley set a milestone with $4 billion in equities revenue during this quarter. A highlight is the Wealth Management division, which saw the addition of $94 billion in net new assets, propelling total client assets to a remarkable $7.7 trillion.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
As investors look ahead, Wall Street analysts offer insightful projections for Morgan Stanley. With one-year price targets derived from 16 experts, the average target stands at $132.56. The expected high is $156.00, while the low is $117.00. These projections suggest a promising 22.85% upside from the current trading price of $107.91. For those seeking detailed estimates, further information is available on the Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) Forecast page.
Evaluating the sentiment among 23 brokerage firms, Morgan Stanley maintains an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.6, translating to a "Hold" rating. This metric is part of a rating spectrum where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 reflects a Sell.
According to GF Value estimates from GuruFocus, Morgan Stanley's projected value in one year is $122.12. This estimation indicates a potential 13.17% upside from its current price point. The GF Value is a proprietary metric from GuruFocus, calculating the fair market value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. Investors can explore more in-depth data on the Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) Summary page.
