Morgan Stanley stock holds at USD 217.30 after strong quarter

Published on 09/04/2026 at 13:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Morgan Stanley stock trades at USD 217.30, with a market cap of USD 342.75 billion and July 15, 2026 earnings showing EPS of USD 3.46 and revenue of USD 21.35 billion.

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Morgan Stanley stock (US6174464486) opened at USD 217.30 on September 4, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 342.75 billion and a 52-week range of USD 146.29 to USD 232.25. MarketBeat also shows an average rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of USD 224.75.

Quarterly numbers still matter

On July 15, 2026, the bank reported EPS of USD 3.46 for the quarter, ahead of the consensus estimate of USD 2.89 by USD 0.57. Revenue reached USD 21.35 billion, up 27.1 percent from the same period last year and above the USD 19.67 billion estimate.

That combination matters because the net margin was 15.65 percent and return on equity reached 19.31 percent in the same report. For investors, the comparison with last year is the clearest signal in the numbers.

Price and valuation

The stock's opening level of USD 217.30 leaves it below the 52-week high of USD 232.25 but well above the 52-week low of USD 146.29. At the same time, the market is valuing the franchise at 17.57 times earnings and 1.50 times PEG, according to the same market snapshot.

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Morgan Stanley revenue and profit details

The latest quarter delivered both a revenue beat and a profit beat, and the next move in the shares will likely track whether that pace holds into the next report.

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Wealth and trading drive the mix

In the reported quarter, Morgan Stanley also pointed to a net margin of 15.65 percent and return on equity of 19.31 percent, showing that profitability stayed firm while revenue expanded. The bank's diversified setup across wealth management and trading remains the key business backdrop behind the stock.

Stock stays near the top

Morgan Stanley stock traded at USD 217.30 on September 4, 2026, versus a 52-week high of USD 232.25 and a 52-week low of USD 146.29. The market cap stood at USD 342.75 billion in the same snapshot.