Morgan Stanley (MS) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 29 analyst ratings
Based on 11 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Initiated Coverage | Hold | $210.00 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $215.00 from $250.00 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $236.00 from $260.00 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $215.00 from $240.00 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $210.00 from $235.00 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| HSBC | Maintained | Hold | $219.00 from $215.00 | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $223.00 from $240.00 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $260.00 from $255.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| HSBC | Maintained | Hold | $215.00 from $190.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $235.00 from $220.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Maintained | Outperform | $240.00 from $233.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Freedom Broker | Upgraded | Hold → Buy | $245.00 from $200.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $250.00 from $240.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $250.00 from $225.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $262.00 from $230.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $240.00 from $225.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $195.00 from $187.00 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $255.00 from $214.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Maintained | Buy | $250.00 from $225.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Neutral | $233.00 from $211.00 | Jul 6, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for MS stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Morgan Stanley (MS) is $225.45, with a high estimate of $262.00 and a low of $195.00, across 11 analysts.
Is MS a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Morgan Stanley currently average a Buy rating: 14 buy, 14 hold and 1 sell, from 29 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for MS?
The average price target of $225.45 implies 18.90% upside from the last price of $189.61.
What is the latest analyst rating on MS?
On Oct 8, 2026, TD Cowen initiated coverage of Morgan Stanley at Hold with a price target of $210.00.
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