Key Highlights:
- Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) beats earnings forecasts with a GAAP EPS of $2.13, surpassing expectations by $0.17.
- Revenues reached $16.79 billion, exceeding projections by $760 million, demonstrating strong market resilience.
- Current analyst projections suggest a modest upside for Morgan Stanley, coupled with an "Outperform" rating.
Morgan Stanley Surpasses Market Expectations
Morgan Stanley (MS) has announced its latest financial results, showcasing an impressive performance that exceeded market forecasts. The financial giant reported a GAAP earnings per share of $2.13, surpassing analyst predictions by $0.17. Furthermore, the company's revenue reached $16.79 billion, which was $760 million above expectations. These results highlight Morgan Stanley's robust performance amidst challenging market conditions.
Analyst Price Targets and Recommendations
In terms of future stock performance, 16 analysts have provided one-year price targets for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial), setting an average target price of $141.75. This range includes a high estimate of $160.00 and a low estimate of $110.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.11% from the current price of $141.59. Investors can explore more detailed estimates on the Morgan Stanley (MS) Forecast page.
The consensus from 23 brokerage firms on Morgan Stanley reflects a robust "Outperform" status, with an average recommendation score of 2.5. The rating scale spans 1 to 5, where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell, further emphasizing positive sentiment from the analyst community.
GF Value Assessment
According to GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) stands at $125.38 for the next year. This estimate indicates a potential downside of 11.45% relative to the current price of $141.59. The GF Value is GuruFocus' proprietary metric that assesses a stock's fair trading value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and anticipated future performance. For more detailed insights, visit the Morgan Stanley (MS) Summary page.
