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Morgan Stanley Stock Surges on Strong Earnings Forecast
20 Dec
Summary
- Morgan Stanley anticipates a Q4 2025 profit of $2.28 per share.
- Stock has climbed 42.9% in the past 52 weeks, outpacing S&P 500.
- Analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' rating with a $173.41 target.
Morgan Stanley, a global financial services firm, is expected to release its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, January 15. Analysts forecast a profit of $2.28 per share for the quarter, representing a slight increase from the previous year and continuing a trend of surpassing Wall Street's expectations for the past four quarters.
The company's shares have demonstrated impressive performance, rising 42.9% over the last 52 weeks. This growth outpaces both the S&P 500 Index and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund. A significant jump of 4.7% occurred on October 15 following strong Q3 2025 results.
Morgan Stanley's Q3 performance included record net revenue of $18.22 billion, fueled by substantial gains in investment banking and equities trading. Wealth management also reported record revenue, with assets under management reaching $8.9 trillion. The stock currently holds a 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts, with a consensus price target of $173.41.
