Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has reported E.P.S. of $2.25 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) versus $0.86 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 162%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.66, this was a premium of $0.59. E.P.S. were $8.04 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $5.24 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 53%.
Recent Price Action
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) stock closed at $135.81 on 1/16/25 after a large increase of 4.0%. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 250% of normal. The stock has risen 7.0% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Morgan Stanley has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Morgan Stanley has a good Appreciation Score of 79 and a very high Power Rating of 89, with the Highest Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. We would continue to view the shares with optimism pending completion of this review in the next several days.
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