Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reported better-than-expected third-quarter EPS and gross sales outcomes on Wednesday.
Morgan Stanley reported a third-quarter 2025 earnings of $2.80, up from $1.88 a yr in the past and beating the consensus of $2.08. Web earnings elevated to $4.61 billion from $3.19 billion.
The U.S. financial institution reported income of $18.22 billion, up 18% yr over yr, beating the consensus of $16.70 billion.
Provisions for credit score losses decreased from a yr in the past primarily because of the better good thing about the improved macroeconomic situation within the quarter and decrease provisions associated to portfolio development.
Morgan Stanley shares closed at $162.65 on Wednesday.
These analysts made modifications to their value targets on Morgan Stanley following earnings announcement.
- Jefferies analyst Daniel Fannon maintained Morgan Stanley with a Purchase and raised the value goal from $175 to $186.
- Barclays analyst Jason Goldberg maintained the inventory with an Obese ranking and raised the value goal from $156 to $183.
- Citigroup analyst Keith Horowitz maintained the inventory with a Impartial and raised the value goal from $155 to $170.
Contemplating shopping for MS inventory? Right here’s what analysts suppose:
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