- Morgan Stanley boosts its quarterly dividend by 8.1% to $1.00 per share, yielding 2.83%.
- Analysts provide a cautious average target price of $141.75, with potential upside and downside scenarios.
- GuruFocus estimates suggest a downside risk of 11.45% based on GF Value calculations.
Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) has impressed investors with an 8.1% increase in its quarterly dividend, now standing at $1.00 per share. This strategic move follows the bank's successful navigation of the Federal Reserve's 2025 stress test. Investors looking to capitalize on this return will need to be shareholders on record by July 31, with the new dividend being payable on August 15. The new dividend yield is an encouraging 2.83%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Analyzing Morgan Stanley's future stock performance, 16 analysts have set a variety of one-year price targets. The average target price stands at $141.75, with predictions ranging from a high of $160.00 to a low of $110.00. This average target suggests a modest upside potential of 0.11% from the current stock price of $141.59. Investors seeking further insights can explore detailed estimates on the Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) Forecast page.
Moreover, Morgan Stanley is currently rated as "Outperform" based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms. This rating is derived from the average brokerage recommendation score of 2.5 on a scale where 1 indicates a "Strong Buy" and 5 suggests a "Sell".
Valuation and GF Value Estimate
Despite the optimistic dividend increase, GuruFocus has provided an estimated GF Value for Morgan Stanley over the next year at $125.38. This estimation indicates a potential downside risk of 11.45% from the current trading price of $141.59. The GF Value metric assesses what Morgan Stanley's stock should ideally be traded at, using historical trading multiples, past business growth, and anticipated future performance. To explore these valuations further, investors can visit the Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) Summary page.
