Morgan Stanley Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

The New York-based financial holding giant, Morgan Stanley (MS), offers a wide array of financial services to governments, institutions, and individuals. With a market capitalization of roughly $225.3 billion, the company’s services include capital raising, financial advisory, equity, fixed income products, alternatives, solutions, and liquidity overlay services.

Over the past year, MS stock has shown healthy performance, boasting a 52% gain, outpacing the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which rose by 21.1% during the same period. In 2025, MS stock has surged by 12.4%, sailing past the broader Index’s 7.9% increase during the same stretch.