Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast & Price Target $135.16 +3.47 (+2.63%) (As of 11/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Morgan Stanley - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data. Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 18 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold10Buy8 Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MS. Consensus Price Target $112.94-16.44% Downside According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Morgan Stanley, the average price target is $112.94. The highest price target for MS is $142.00, while the lowest price target for MS is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -16.44% from the current price of $135.17. Get the Latest News and Ratings for MS and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Morgan Stanley and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up MS Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast11/23/23 to 11/22/241 Month Ago10/24/23 to 10/23/243 Months Ago8/25/23 to 8/24/241 Year Ago11/23/22 to 11/23/23Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)Hold10 Hold rating(s)11 Hold rating(s)12 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$112.94$107.56$101.45$94.18Forecasted Upside-16.44% Downside-9.06% Downside-0.43% Downside19.98% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldModerate Buy What Comes Next Could Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity (Ad)A wave of technological and financial transformation is reshaping the investment landscape. For those who understand the shifts ahead, this could be the foundation for long-term wealth creation. 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The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Morgan Stanley Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeMorgan StanleyFinance CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.50 2.49 2.50Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside-16.44% Downside11.65% Upside8.53% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent MS NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/15/2024Wells Fargo & Company3 of 5 starsM. MayoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$107.00 ➝ $142.00+7.22%10/17/2024The Goldman Sachs Group2 of 5 starsR. RamsdenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$106.00 ➝ $121.00+0.82%10/17/2024Royal Bank of Canada4 of 5 stars Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$108.00 ➝ $122.00+1.66%10/17/2024BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$121.00 ➝ $135.00+13.09%10/17/2024Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $135.00+12.69%10/8/2024UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$102.00 ➝ $112.00+3.91% Get the Latest News and Ratings for MS and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Morgan Stanley and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 10/4/2024Hsbc Global ResSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingS. MartinezSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy10/4/2024HSBCSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$118.00+12.84%7/18/2024JMP SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingMarket Perform7/18/2024BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$116.00 ➝ $118.00+10.42%7/17/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$98.00 ➝ $105.00-1.83%7/17/2024Evercore ISISubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $115.00+8.39%7/17/2024OppenheimerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform4/17/2024Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $106.00+17.67%4/17/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$94.00 ➝ $98.00+9.18%4/16/2024CfraSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$97.00 ➝ $108.00+20.82%1/17/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$94.00 ➝ $87.00+1.20%11/28/2023Societe GeneraleSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$80.00+2.63%11/20/2023BNP ParibasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$85.00+5.88%10/23/2023Odeon Capital GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$79.15+8.72%10/20/2023Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform8/1/2023Atlantic SecuritiesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$85.00 ➝ $90.00-1.70%1/19/2023Credit Suisse GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetOutperform$97.00 ➝ $102.00+5.61%1/6/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$92.00 ➝ $84.00-2.23%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 05:54 AM ET. Should I Buy Morgan Stanley Stock? MS Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Morgan Stanley pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Morgan Stanley Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley's Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates have been raised, indicating positive growth potential. Recent insider trading activity shows confidence in the company's performance. Large institutional investors have been increasing their positions in Morgan Stanley, signaling strong institutional support. Analysts have given Morgan Stanley a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price above the current stock price, suggesting potential upside. Morgan Stanley's stock price has been showing an upward trend, reaching a 12-month high, which could attract more investors. Morgan Stanley Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Morgan Stanley for these reasons: Despite positive analyst ratings, some analysts have issued a sell rating on the stock, indicating potential risks. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 2.96 is relatively high, which may pose financial stability concerns. There is a possibility of market volatility affecting the financial services sector, impacting Morgan Stanley's performance. While the stock has reached a 12-month high, there could be a risk of a market correction affecting the stock price negatively. Investors should consider the potential impact of global economic conditions on Morgan Stanley's business operations and profitability. MS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Morgan Stanley's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Morgan Stanley is $112.94, with a high forecast of $142.00 and a low forecast of $80.00. Should I buy or sell Morgan Stanley stock right now? 18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MS shares. Does Morgan Stanley's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Morgan Stanley's stock has a predicted downside of -16.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Morgan Stanley been upgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Morgan Stanley's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Morgan Stanley? Morgan Stanley has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days. Does Morgan Stanley rate other companies? Morgan Stanley also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page. Do Wall Street analysts like Morgan Stanley more than its competitors? Analysts like Morgan Stanley more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Morgan Stanley is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MS compares to other companies. 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