In recent developments, Wells Fargo analyst Whit Mayo made notable adjustments to Morgan Stanley's (MS, Financial) price target. On July 8, 2025, Mayo issued an updated report, maintaining the "Equal-Weight" rating for the investment bank, while raising the price target from USD 120.00 to USD 145.00. This adjustment represents a significant 20.83% increase in the price target.
The decision to elevate the price target reflects refined expectations for Morgan Stanley's (MS, Financial) performance, aligning with ongoing evaluations of the company's financial outlook and market position. The "Equal-Weight" rating from Wells Fargo signifies a neutral stance, suggesting that the stock is expected to perform in line with the market average.
Analyst updates such as these serve as crucial insights for investors as they assess potential opportunities within the financial sector. With the new price target set at USD 145.00, stakeholders are encouraged to consider these projections when making informed decisions about their portfolios involving Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial).
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 16 analysts, the average target price for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) is $131.44 with a high estimate of $156.00 and a low estimate of $110.00. The average target implies an downside of 8.56% from the current price of $143.74. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Morgan Stanley (MS) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms, Morgan Stanley's (MS, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.6, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) in one year is $125.38, suggesting a downside of 12.77% from the current price of $143.74. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Morgan Stanley (MS) Summary page.
