Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$136.21 -1.09 (-0.79%)

As of 02:25 PM Eastern

Morgan Stanley - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Hold

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
6

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MS.

Consensus Price Target

$131.27
-3.63% Downside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Morgan Stanley, the average price target is $131.27. The highest price target for MS is $156.00, while the lowest price target for MS is $105.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.63% from the current price of $136.21.

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MS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	1 Month Ago 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	3 Months Ago 10/25/23 to 10/24/24	1 Year Ago 1/23/23 to 1/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$131.27	$121.80	$109.24	$94.40
Forecasted Upside	-3.63% Downside	-2.13% Downside	-8.34% Downside	8.83% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

MS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. 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.

Morgan Stanley Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Morgan Stanley	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.35	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.92% Downside	21.05% Upside	11.17% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/21/2025	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Brennan Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+2.81%
1/17/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Jason Goldberg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$155.00 ➝ $156.00	+13.27%
1/17/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Michael Carrier Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$146.00 ➝ $153.00	+11.43%
1/17/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Glenn Schorr Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$140.00 ➝ $150.00	+10.15%
1/17/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Konrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$138.00 ➝ $145.00	+6.78%
1/13/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kian Abouhossein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$104.00 ➝ $108.00	-12.61%
11/26/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Martinez Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/26/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$128.00 ➝ $131.00	-2.00%
11/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$105.00 ➝ $135.00	+0.52%
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Mayo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$107.00 ➝ $142.00	+7.22%
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10/17/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Ramsden Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$106.00 ➝ $121.00	+0.82%
10/17/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$108.00 ➝ $122.00	+1.66%
10/17/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$120.00 ➝ $135.00	+12.69%
7/18/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
7/18/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $118.00	+10.42%
7/17/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
4/16/2024	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$97.00 ➝ $108.00	+20.82%
11/28/2023	Societe Generale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$80.00	+2.63%
11/20/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$85.00	+5.88%
10/23/2023	Odeon Capital Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$79.15	+8.72%
10/20/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/1/2023	Atlantic Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$85.00 ➝ $90.00	-1.70%

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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 Monday, January 20, 2025. 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:

The stock is currently trading at $137.78, reflecting strong market performance and investor confidence.
Recent earnings reports show that Morgan Stanley has consistently exceeded analysts' expectations, with a reported EPS of $2.22, significantly higher than the consensus estimate of $1.54.
The company has a robust market capitalization of $221.97 billion, indicating its strong position in the financial services sector.
Analysts have given an average price target of $129.40, suggesting potential for growth, with several firms recently raising their target prices, indicating positive sentiment.
Institutional investors hold 84.19% of the stock, which often indicates confidence in the company's long-term stability and performance.

Morgan Stanley
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Morgan Stanley for these reasons:

The average recommendation from analysts is a "Hold," which may suggest that there is limited upside potential in the near term.
The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.14, indicating that it relies heavily on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile market conditions.
Despite recent strong earnings, the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.97 may suggest that it is overvalued compared to its earnings growth potential.
Market fluctuations and economic uncertainties can impact financial services firms like Morgan Stanley, making it a potentially risky investment.
Recent downgrades from some analysts, such as HSBC lowering its rating from "buy" to "hold," may indicate caution among market experts regarding the stock's future performance.

MS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Morgan Stanley is $131.27, with a high forecast of $156.00 and a low forecast of $105.00.
: 17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Morgan Stanley in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Morgan Stanley's stock has a predicted downside of -3.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Morgan Stanley's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Morgan Stanley has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Morgan Stanley also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.
: Analysts like Morgan Stanley less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Morgan Stanley is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MS compares to other companies.

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Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Forecast & Price Target