Morgan Stanley (MS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $182.10, +0.33% vs the prior close of $181.51.
- Volume 9.07M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average (heavy).
- New SEC filings: 424B2 (Oct 16, 2026), 424B2 (Oct 16, 2026), 424B2 (Oct 16, 2026), 424B2 (Oct 15, 2026), 424B2 (Oct 15, 2026), 424B2 (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MS rises 0.3% to $182.10 on 1.9x normal volume. Closed at $182.10, +0.33% vs the prior close of $181.51. Day range $177.05–$182.59, opened at $182.49.
MS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MS rises 0.3% to $182.10 on 1.9x normal volume
- Closed at $182.10, +0.33% vs the prior close of $181.51. Day range $177.05–$182.59, opened at $182.49.
- Volume was 9.07M shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 4.89M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -11.2% vs its 50-day average ($205.00) and -6.3% vs its 200-day average ($194.30).
- 52-week range $152.80–$232.25; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 21.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MS dips 2.7% to $181.51, a 6-month low on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $181.51, -2.75% vs the prior close of $186.64. Day range $176.44–$183.90, opened at $180.45.
- Volume was 10.27M shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 4.86M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -11.8% vs its 50-day average ($205.72) and -6.6% vs its 200-day average ($194.29).
- 52-week range $151.88–$232.25; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 21.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 13, 2026 — MS dips 1.8% to $186.64, a 3-month low
- Closed at $186.64, -1.78% vs the prior close of $190.02. Day range $186.35–$193.30, opened at $192.22.
- Volume was 8.21M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 4.80M.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($206.43) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($194.29).
- 52-week range $151.88–$232.25; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MS ends flat (+0.0%) to $190.02
- Closed at $190.02, +0.00% vs the prior close of $190.02. Day range $189.18–$192.08, opened at $190.22.
- Volume was 3.89M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 4.81M.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($206.92) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($194.27).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 18.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MS rises 1.4% to $190.02
- Closed at $190.02, +1.38% vs the prior close of $187.44. Day range $187.05–$190.44, opened at $187.76.
- Volume was 4.72M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.86M.
- Price is -8.3% vs its 50-day average ($207.33) and -2.2% vs its 200-day average ($194.21).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 18.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MS dips 1.2% to $187.44, a 3-month low
- Closed at $187.44, -1.20% vs the prior close of $189.71. Day range $186.15–$188.54, opened at $186.81.
- Volume was 5.85M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 4.87M.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($207.73) and -3.5% vs its 200-day average ($194.16).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MS dips 0.7% to $189.71
- Closed at $189.71, -0.69% vs the prior close of $191.02. Day range $185.22–$189.86, opened at $187.69.
- Volume was 5.05M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.89M.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($208.05) and -2.3% vs its 200-day average ($194.11).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 18.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MS rises 0.4% to $191.02
- Closed at $191.02, +0.44% vs the prior close of $190.19. Day range $190.55–$193.14, opened at $191.01.
- Volume was 4.90M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 4.89M.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($208.48) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($194.03).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MS ends flat (-0.1%) to $190.19
- Closed at $190.19, -0.06% vs the prior close of $190.31. Day range $187.58–$191.12, opened at $190.72.
- Volume was 4.30M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 4.89M.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($208.95) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($193.95).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 18.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — MS rises 1.2% to $190.31
- Closed at $190.31, +1.22% vs the prior close of $188.01. Day range $188.51–$191.53, opened at $188.94.
- Volume was 6.32M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 4.86M.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($209.44) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($193.88).
- 52-week range $151.84–$232.25; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 18.1% below the 52-week high.
MS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 16, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 16, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 16, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Oct 15, 2026 · 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Things to know before you trade MS
- Last results release: Oct 14, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 15, 2026, Apr 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 13, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.06% (largest 2.9%).
- Liquidity: about 6.07M shares (≈$1.11B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $182.10 vs a range of $152.80–$232.25 (37% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 31, 2026 ($1.15/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Mary L Schapiro sold 1,000 shares on Jul 28, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 14, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Jul 15, 2026.
- Share count: 1.57B shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -1.6% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies.
MS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 182.49 | 182.59 | 177.05 | 182.10 | 9.07M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 180.45 | 183.90 | 176.44 | 181.51 | 10.27M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 192.22 | 193.30 | 186.35 | 186.64 | 8.21M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 190.22 | 192.08 | 189.18 | 190.02 | 3.89M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 187.76 | 190.44 | 187.05 | 190.02 | 4.72M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 186.81 | 188.54 | 186.15 | 187.44 | 5.85M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 187.69 | 189.86 | 185.22 | 189.71 | 5.05M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 191.01 | 193.14 | 190.55 | 191.02 | 4.90M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 190.72 | 191.12 | 187.58 | 190.19 | 4.30M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 188.94 | 191.53 | 188.51 | 190.31 | 6.32M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 186.06 | 188.10 | 182.47 | 188.01 | 9.54M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 191.99 | 192.06 | 188.07 | 188.08 | 6.91M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 193.80 | 194.35 | 191.27 | 192.76 | 4.68M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 195.87 | 195.93 | 192.97 | 193.64 | 4.36M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 197.98 | 197.98 | 194.25 | 196.31 | 4.53M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 197.40 | 198.30 | 194.75 | 196.32 | 5.20M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 198.50 | 201.12 | 197.94 | 198.39 | 4.34M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 205.57 | 206.75 | 198.21 | 200.18 | 7.80M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 205.49 | 206.66 | 203.18 | 206.12 | 4.04M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 202.10 | 203.05 | 200.85 | 202.58 | 7.45M |
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (MS) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 895421.
MS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Butler | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Thomas H Glocer | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Lynn J Good | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Robert H Herz | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Yasushi Itagaki | Director | May 15, 2026 |
| Erika H James | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Shelley B Leibowitz | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Judith A Miscik | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Dennis M Nally | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Edward Pick | Chairman and CEO | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Douglas L. Peterson | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Mary L Schapiro | Director | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Perry M Traquina | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Rayford Jr Wilkins | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Mandell Crawley | Chief Client Officer | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Eric F Grossman | Chief Legal/Admin Officer | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Edward Pick | Chairman and CEO | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Michael A. Pizzi | Head Technology & Operations | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Andrew M Saperstein | Co-President | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Daniel A Simkowitz | Co-President | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Charles A Smith | Chief Risk Officer | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Victoria Worster | Chief Accounting Officer | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sharon Yeshaya | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mary L Schapiro | Sale | 1,000 | $212.06 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Michael A. Pizzi | Sale | 17,064 | $215.00 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Michael A. Pizzi | Sale | 7,101 | $216.88 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Sharon Yeshaya | Sale | 6,382 | $222.51 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Sharon Yeshaya | Sale | 9,172 | $222.51 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Eric F Grossman | Sale | 5,559 | $190.00 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Eric F Grossman | Sale | 5,559 | $191.50 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Daniel A Simkowitz | Sale | 14,690 | $189.24 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 3,190 | $191.30 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 6,584 | $187.20 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 33,541 | $188.37 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 6,353 | $189.15 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 1,400 | $190.44 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Andrew M Saperstein | Sale | 600 | $192.12 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Mandell Crawley | Sale | 13,283 | $188.38 |
MS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $16.86B | 10.21 | $-17.89B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $13.39B | 7.95 | $1.36B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $9.09B | 5.18 | $-33.54B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $11.03B | 6.15 | $-6.40B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $15.03B | 8.03 | $33.97B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.68T, total liabilities $1.56T, cash $160.13B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $181.51 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $228.55 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $191.62 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $191.23 |
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