Morgan Stanley Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MS Stock  USD 115.34  3.66  3.28%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Morgan Stanley is Buy with 16 hold recommendations. The current projected Morgan Stanley target price consensus is 130.56 with 23 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Morgan Stanley analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Morgan Stanley vendors, executives, and/or customers. Morgan Stanley recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Morgan Stanley target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 2.1682.
Lowest Forecast
118.81
Highest Forecast
144.92
Target Price
130.56
Gross Profit is likely to gain to about 60.5 B in 2025, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.18 in 2025. At this time, Morgan Stanley's Cash And Short Term Investments are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Short Term Investments is likely to gain to about 342.1 B in 2025, whereas Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop slightly above 1.2 B in 2025.
  
It's important to approach Morgan Stanley's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Morgan Stanley Target Price Consensus

Morgan target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Morgan Stanley's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   23  Buy
Most Morgan analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Morgan stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Morgan Stanley, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Morgan Stanley Target Price Projection

Morgan Stanley's current and average target prices are 115.34 and 130.56, respectively. The current price of Morgan Stanley is the price at which Morgan Stanley is currently trading. On the other hand, Morgan Stanley's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Morgan Stanley Market Quote on 15th of March 2025

Low Price112.54Odds
High Price115.77Odds

115.34

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Morgan Stanley Target Price

Low Estimate118.81Odds
High Estimate144.92Odds

130.5556

Historical Lowest Forecast  118.81 Target Price  130.56 Highest Forecast  144.92
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Morgan Stanley and the information provided on this page.

Morgan Stanley Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Morgan Stanley stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Morgan Stanley's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Morgan Stanley's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Morgan Stanley price targets

Morgan Stanley's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Morgan Stanley's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Morgan Stanley's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Morgan Stanley's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Morgan Stanley Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Morgan Stanley is a key component of Morgan Stanley valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Morgan Stanley.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Morgan Stanley's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
112.96115.13117.30
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
103.81118.91121.08
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.002.292.61
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