Morgan Stanley Stock Forecast
NYSE: MSFinanceInvestment Bankers/Brokers/ServiceUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MS analyst consensus
Consensus (25 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$224.48+18.33%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 9
- Hold 13
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 25 Wall Street analysts covering Morgan Stanley (2026-10-07), 11 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 13 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $224.48, with a high estimate of $262.00 and a low estimate of $184.00. The average target implies upside of 18.3% from the current price of $189.71.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 42.4%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for MS.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 2 | 8% |
| Buy | 9 | 36% |
| Hold | 13 | 52% |
| Sell | 1 | 4% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $184.00 | -3.01% |
| Average target | $224.48 | +18.33% |
| High target | $262.00 | +38.11% |