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Financial ServicesFinancial - Capital MarketsScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

MSMorgan Stanley

Financial Services / Financial - Capital Markets

Low Priority

Above Peers

NeutralEdge 7/10
$187.01+$6.61 (+3.66%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    40
  • Value
    49
  • Quality
    82
  • Risk resilience
    69
  • Sentiment
    66
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Jan 14, 2027

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 60/100

Momentum 40/100 and sentiment 66/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
5 articles

Updated Oct 21, 2026 · Sentiment 57.02%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 40/100AIQ Edge 7/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
100%
4 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+11.3%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+3.4%
Oct 14, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 14, 2026—$2.93$3.03+3.4%$19.93B$20.34B
Jul 15, 2026—$2.93$3.46+18.1%$19.67B$21.35B
Apr 15, 2026—$3.02$3.43+13.6%$19.74B$20.58B
Jan 15, 2026—$2.43$2.68+10.3%$17.74B$17.89B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
11
Buy
14
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$226.72
+21.23% versus current price
Based on 4 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$187.00
-0.01% vs latest price
Average target
$226.72
+21.23% vs latest price
High target
$262.00
+40.10% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateJan 14, 2027

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.91

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$20.19B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score66

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score40

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score60/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
4
Average target
$226.72
Target upside
21.23%
Target range
$187.00 - $262.00
90-day revisions
7

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
1
Negative
0
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gurufocus.com · Oct 15, 2026

Morgan Stanley (MS) Leads Fundraising for New Texas Oil Refinery Amid Solid Dividend Profile

On October 15, 2026, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced it is spearheading fundraising efforts for the first major oil refinery built in the U.S. in 50 years,

gurufocus.com · Oct 14, 2026

Keefe Bruyette Lowers Morgan Stanley (MS) Price Target to $230 Amid Market Volatility

On October 14, 2026, Keefe Bruyette analyst Christopher McGratty revised the price target for Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) from $250 down to $230, while maintainin

gurufocus.com · Oct 14, 2026

Morgan Stanley Sees Strong Growth in Asian Markets and Prime Brokerage Financing Revenue (MS)

On October 14, 2026, Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) reported robust growth in Asian equity markets and across various product lines, driven notably by increased fina

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MS Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for MS stock?

MS's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move MS stock?

Upcoming events that could move MS include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could MS's next earnings report affect the stock?

MS's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive MS stock higher?

MS could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt MS stock?

MS could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.