Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Morgan Stanley Stock?

With a market capitalization of $297.3 billion, Morgan Stanley (MS) is a leading global financial services firm headquartered in New York City, providing investment banking, wealth management, institutional securities, and asset management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals worldwide. Founded in 1935, the company has grown into one of Wall Street’s most influential banking institutions, with operations spanning more than 40 countries.

Over the past year, MS stock has been on a ride, posting a 58.2% gain, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which rose by 28.5% during the same period. In 2026, MS stock has surged by 6.6%, surpassing the broader Index’s 6% increase during the same stretch.