Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) Analyst Ratings and Stock Performance Overview

• Analyst Consensus: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) holds an average "Moderate Buy" rating from 26 analysts, with a 12-month price target of $219.90, suggesting potential upside.
• Mixed Analyst Sentiment: Recent analyst revisions show varied opinions on Morgan Stanley stock, with some firms raising price targets while others have lowered them, reflecting diverse views on the investment banking giant.
• Market Performance: Morgan Stanley is currently trading at $189.71, boasting a market capitalization of approximately $299.2 billion, and has seen its shares fluctuate within a 52-week range of $151.84 to $232.25.

TD Cowen initiated coverage of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) with a Hold rating while the stock traded at $189.71. Morgan Stanley provides investment banking, wealth management and trading services. Its competitors include Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase.

As highlighted by Defense World, citing MarketBeat, 26 analysts give Morgan Stanley an average “Moderate Buy” rating. Their ratings include one sell, 12 holds, 11 buys and two strong buys. The average 12-month price target is $219.90, about 15.9% above the reported share price of $189.71.

Recent analyst changes show a range of views. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raises its price target from $225 to $250 and maintains an “outperform” rating. Citigroup cuts its target from $235 to $210 and sets a “neutral” rating. Freedom Capital upgrades Morgan Stanley from “hold” to “strong buy.”

Morgan Stanley trades at $189.71, down $1.31, or 0.69%. Shares trade between $185.22 and $189.84 during the day, compared with a 52-week range of $151.84 to $232.25. The company’s market capitalization, or total value of its outstanding shares, is about $299.2 billion. Trading volume is about 5.03 million shares.