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Morgan Stanley

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$183.97Today:- (-)1Y +15.48%

As of Oct 22, 2026 close

Market cap
$293.06B
P/E (TTM)
14.65
Forward P/E
10.66
Dividend yield
2.26%
52-week range
$152.80$232.25
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
6.04M

Morgan Stanley (MS) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Morgan Stanley stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 19 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 19 unique analysts
(30 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence9.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$221.14
+20.20% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest MS Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$225.00 → $220.00
Kian Abouhossein
JP Morgan
HoldReiterates
$195.00 → $198.00
Scott Siefers
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$210.00 → $205.00
Jason Goldberg
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$262.00
Ben Gerlinger
Citi
HoldMaintains
$210.00 → $190.00
Mike Mayo
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$223.00 → $217.00
Gerard Cassidy
RBC Capital
HoldReiterates
$243.00 → $195.00
Glenn Schorr
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$215.00 → $205.00
Swayta Shah
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Ankita Gupta
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Hans Engel
Erste
HoldDowngrades
-
Scott Siefers
Piper Sandler
HoldInitiates
$210.00
Jason Goldberg
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$262.00
Brennan Hawken
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$191.00 → $250.00
Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$250.00 → $225.00
Erika Najarian
UBS
BuyMaintains
$260.00 → $236.00
Glenn Schorr
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$240.00 → $215.00
Ben Gerlinger
Citi
HoldMaintains
$235.00 → $210.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Gerard Cassidy
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$243.00
Domenico Santoro
HSBC
HoldMaintains
$215.00 → $219.00
Mike Mayo
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$240.00 → $223.00
Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$225.00 → $250.00
Jason Goldberg
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$262.00
Richard Ramsden
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$258.00 → $239.00
Richard Ramsden
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$258.00 → $239.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Manyi Lu
DBS
BuyMaintains
$250.00
Erika Najarian
UBS
BuyMaintains
$255.00 → $260.00
Supriyo BoseSwayta Shah Sheraz Mian
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for MS?

The analyst consensus rating for MS is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 19 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for MS?

The average 12-month price target for MS is $221.14, representing an upside of 20.2% from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $183.97.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.