Morgan Stanley (MS) is currently trading at $196.31. Based on 21 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $235.62, implying a 20.0% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 0 target raises and 1 target cut for MS. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 14 target raises and 1 target cut for MS.

MS

Morgan Stanley

FinancialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$196.31

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$195.00$262.00
Current $196.31
Median: $240.00Mean: $239.07Current: $196.31

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Wells FargoSep 25, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $240.00 → $223.00

  • UBSAug 3, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $255.00 → $260.00

  • HSBCJul 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $215.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $240.00 → $250.00

  • Freedom BrokerJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $245.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $233.00 → $240.00

  • CitigroupJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $220.00 → $235.00

  • JP MorganJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $187.00 → $195.00

  • Wells FargoJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $240.00

  • BarclaysJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $262.00

  • Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $250.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $225.00 → $250.00

  • UBSJul 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $214.00 → $255.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupJul 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $233.00

  • Goldman SachsJul 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $211.00 → $233.00

  • OppenheimerJun 30, 2026

    PT action: —

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • Wells FargoJun 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $225.00

  • CitigroupJun 23, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $194.00 → $220.00

  • JP MorganJun 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $179.00 → $187.00

  • CitigroupMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $170.00 → $194.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$235.62

Based on 21 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (11)Hold (13)Sell (1)

Upside

+20.02%

Market Cap

$308.32B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 14, 2026D-18
P/E Ratio (TTM)15.84
Forward P/E14.42
P/B Ratio2.90
Dividend Yield2.34%
Return on Equity (ROE)17.97%
Operating Margin41.57%
Debt to Equity517.28
Beta (Volatility)1.21
52 Week Range$151.84 - $232.25
LowCurrent: $196.31High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 0Insider Sells: 10

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/28/2026SCHAPIRO MARY LDirectorSale at price 212.06 per share.1,000
7/17/2026PIZZI MICHAEL AOfficerSale at price 215.00 - 216.88 per share.24,165
7/16/2026YESHAYA SHARONChief Financial OfficerSale at price 222.51 per share.15,554
4/20/2026GROSSMAN ERIC FOfficerSale at price 190.00 - 191.50 per share.11,118
4/17/2026SIMKOWITZ DANIEL APresidentSale at price 189.24 per share.14,690
4/16/2026CRAWLEY MANDELL L.OfficerSale at price 187.25 - 189.05 per share.16,129
4/16/2026SAPERSTEIN ANDREW MICHAELPresidentSale at price 187.20 - 192.12 per share.51,668
1/30/2026SIMKOWITZ DANIEL APresidentSale at price 182.61 per share.32,968
1/20/2026CRAWLEY MANDELL L.OfficerSale at price 181.89 - 185.94 per share.7,860
1/20/2026YESHAYA SHARONChief Financial OfficerSale at price 185.77 per share.15,838

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MS?

A. The current target price for Morgan Stanley is $235.62, which implies a 20.0% upside from the current price of $196.31. This is based on the consensus of 21 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MS?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 13 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MS stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 0 insider buys and 10 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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