Morgan Stanley Attracts Investors as Assets Flow Strongly
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1h ago
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Source: seekingalpha
- Strong Asset Inflows: Morgan Stanley's asset management division continues to attract significant inflows, indicating robust performance in the market, which is expected to further drive the company's profit growth.
- Dividend Investment Recommendation: Analysts recommend holding onto Morgan Stanley shares, believing that its stable dividend policy and ongoing asset growth will provide substantial returns for investors.
- Acquisition Expansion: Morgan Stanley's private equity unit has acquired a majority stake in engineering firm Olsson, a move that not only strengthens its market position in the engineering sector but also lays the groundwork for future business growth.
- Market Performance Assessment: Morgan Stanley has performed exceptionally well in recent market rankings, showcasing its competitiveness in the financial services industry, with analysts maintaining an optimistic outlook on its future performance.
Analyst Views on MS
Wall Street analysts forecast MS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MS is 176.08 USD with a low forecast of 157.00 USD and a high forecast of 198.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 180.780
Low
157.00
Averages
176.08
High
198.00
Current: 180.780
Low
157.00
Averages
176.08
High
198.00
About MS
Morgan Stanley is a global financial services company. The Company is engaged in providing a range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. Its segments include Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment Management. Its Institutional Securities segment provides a variety of products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions and ultra-high net worth clients. Its Wealth Management segment provides an array of financial services and solutions to individual investors and small to medium-sized businesses and institutions. Its Investment Management segment provides a range of investment strategies and products that span geographies, asset classes, and public and private markets to a diverse group of clients across institutional and intermediary channels. Its investment banking services consist of capital raising and financial advisory services, including the underwriting of debt and other products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
