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New York-based Morgan Stanley (MS) is a financial holding company that offers a range of financial products and services to governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas and worldwide. With a market cap of $220.9 billion, the company operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments.
The financial giant is set to unveil its second-quarter results before the markets open on Wednesday, July 16. Ahead of the event, analysts expect MS to report a non-GAAP profit of $2 per share, up 9.9% from the profit of $1.82 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. Furthermore, the company has surpassed the Street’s consensus estimates in each of the past four quarters.
For the full fiscal 2025, its earnings are expected to come in at $8.57 per share, up 7.8% from $7.95 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. Moreover, in fiscal 2026, its earnings are expected to grow 8.3% year-over-year to $9.28 per share.
MS stock has soared 44.2% over the past 52 weeks, significantly outperforming the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 26.3% gains, and the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.1% uptick during the same time frame.
MS shares rose 1.4% following the release of its strong Q1 earnings on Apr. 11. The company reported a revenue of $17.7 billion, exceeding forecasts. Its Wealth and Investment Management segments saw solid growth of 6% and 16%, contributing to its overall topline growth. Moreover, its adjusted EPS for the quarter came in at $2.60, surpassing the consensus estimates by 16.6%.
The consensus opinion on MS is cautiously optimistic, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Of the 24 analysts covering the stock, opinions include six “Strong Buys,” two “Moderate Buys,” and 16 “Holds.” The mean price target of $129.79 currently sits below MS’ current price levels.
