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Morgan Stanley (MS) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
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In the latest close session, Morgan Stanley (MS - Free Report) was down 2.43% at $188.08. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.86%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.24%.
The investment bank's stock has dropped by 8.66% in the past month, falling short of the Finance sector's loss of 4.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Morgan Stanley in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 14, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $3.06, indicating a 9.29% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $19.88 billion, showing a 9.07% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
MS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $12.82 per share and revenue of $81.87 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +25.56% and +15.89%, respectively.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Morgan Stanley. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.03% upward. Right now, Morgan Stanley possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Morgan Stanley is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 13.11, so one might conclude that Morgan Stanley is trading at a premium comparatively.
Meanwhile, MS's PEG ratio is currently 1.33. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Financial - Investment Bank industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.92 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, finds itself in the top 31% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Morgan Stanley (MS) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
In the latest close session, Morgan Stanley (MS - Free Report) was down 2.43% at $188.08. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.25%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.86%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.24%.
The investment bank's stock has dropped by 8.66% in the past month, falling short of the Finance sector's loss of 4.43% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.42%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Morgan Stanley in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 14, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $3.06, indicating a 9.29% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $19.88 billion, showing a 9.07% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.
MS's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $12.82 per share and revenue of $81.87 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +25.56% and +15.89%, respectively.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Morgan Stanley. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.03% upward. Right now, Morgan Stanley possesses a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
From a valuation perspective, Morgan Stanley is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 15.03. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 13.11, so one might conclude that Morgan Stanley is trading at a premium comparatively.
Meanwhile, MS's PEG ratio is currently 1.33. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Financial - Investment Bank industry had an average PEG ratio of 0.92 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, finds itself in the top 31% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.