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.
Morgan Stanley
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)
Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price
| Firm | Date | PT action | Prior → Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Sep 25, 2026 | Lowers | $240.00 → $223.00 |
| UBS | Aug 3, 2026 | Raises | $255.00 → $260.00 |
| HSBC | Jul 21, 2026 | Raises | $190.00 → $215.00 |
| BMO Capital | Jul 17, 2026 | Raises | $240.00 → $250.00 |
| Freedom Broker | Jul 17, 2026 | Raises | $200.00 → $245.00 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Jul 17, 2026 | Raises | $233.00 → $240.00 |
| Citigroup | Jul 17, 2026 | Raises | $220.00 → $235.00 |
| JP Morgan | Jul 16, 2026 | Raises | $187.00 → $195.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Jul 16, 2026 | Raises | $225.00 → $240.00 |
| Barclays | Jul 16, 2026 | Raises | $230.00 → $262.00 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Jul 16, 2026 | Raises | $225.00 → $250.00 |
| B of A Securities | Jul 7, 2026 | Raises | $225.00 → $250.00 |
| UBS | Jul 7, 2026 | Raises | $214.00 → $255.00 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Jul 6, 2026 | Raises | $210.00 → $233.00 |
| Goldman Sachs | Jul 6, 2026 | Raises | $211.00 → $233.00 |
| Oppenheimer | Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.00 → $0.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Jun 24, 2026 | Raises | $200.00 → $225.00 |
| Citigroup | Jun 23, 2026 | Raises | $194.00 → $220.00 |
| JP Morgan | Jun 12, 2026 | Raises | $179.00 → $187.00 |
| Citigroup | May 8, 2026 | Raises | $170.00 → $194.00 |
PT action: Lowers
$240.00 → $223.00
PT action: Raises
$255.00 → $260.00
PT action: Raises
$190.00 → $215.00
PT action: Raises
$240.00 → $250.00
PT action: Raises
$200.00 → $245.00
PT action: Raises
$233.00 → $240.00
PT action: Raises
$220.00 → $235.00
PT action: Raises
$187.00 → $195.00
PT action: Raises
$225.00 → $240.00
PT action: Raises
$230.00 → $262.00
PT action: Raises
$225.00 → $250.00
PT action: Raises
$225.00 → $250.00
PT action: Raises
$214.00 → $255.00
PT action: Raises
$210.00 → $233.00
PT action: Raises
$211.00 → $233.00
PT action: —
$0.00 → $0.00
PT action: Raises
$200.00 → $225.00
PT action: Raises
$194.00 → $220.00
PT action: Raises
$179.00 → $187.00
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.
$235.62
Based on 21 analysts
+20.02%
$308.32B
Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.
No major insider buying detected recently.
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | SCHAPIRO MARY L | Director | Sale at price 212.06 per share. | 1,000 |
| 7/17/2026 | PIZZI MICHAEL A | Officer | Sale at price 215.00 - 216.88 per share. | 24,165 |
| 7/16/2026 | YESHAYA SHARON | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 222.51 per share. | 15,554 |
| 4/20/2026 | GROSSMAN ERIC F | Officer | Sale at price 190.00 - 191.50 per share. | 11,118 |
| 4/17/2026 | SIMKOWITZ DANIEL A | President | Sale at price 189.24 per share. | 14,690 |
| 4/16/2026 | CRAWLEY MANDELL L. | Officer | Sale at price 187.25 - 189.05 per share. | 16,129 |
| 4/16/2026 | SAPERSTEIN ANDREW MICHAEL | President | Sale at price 187.20 - 192.12 per share. | 51,668 |
| 1/30/2026 | SIMKOWITZ DANIEL A | President | Sale at price 182.61 per share. | 32,968 |
| 1/20/2026 | CRAWLEY MANDELL L. | Officer | Sale at price 181.89 - 185.94 per share. | 7,860 |
| 1/20/2026 | YESHAYA SHARON | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 185.77 per share. | 15,838 |
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.
A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 13 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
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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