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Morgan Stanley's haul helped lift total trading revenue across the industry toward a projected $40 billion-plus quarter for the five biggest US lenders, according to estimates.
Morgan Stanley's Q1 2026 EPS jumps 32% and beats estimates as advisory revenues surge 74% and equity trading hits a record, lifting shares premarket.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) shares climbed nearly 5% in early trading Wednesday after the bank reported first quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, supported by stronger-than-anticipated trading revenue. The New York-based lender posted earnings of $3.43 per share for the quarter, ahead of the $3 estimate.
Morgan Stanley (MS) delivered a strong Q1, with EPS of $3.43 and revenue up 16% to $20.6 billion, driven by wealth management and Wall Street operations. MS's wealth management segment posted robust organic growth, steady fee-based revenues, and resilient margins, with fee-based AUM up 19% to $2.8 trillion. Trading and investment banking benefited from market volatility and elevated M&A, while investment management faced ongoing fee pressure and lower performance fees.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is among the latest bank giants to report earnings this morning, with adjusted first-quarter earnings of $3.43 per share on $20.58 billion in revenue surpassing expectations.
Wall Street's latest bullish turn is becoming more selective. As US stocks push back toward record territory after absorbing a bruising spell of geopolitical anxiety, Morgan Stanley is steering investors away from blanket optimism.
Morgan Stanley is expected to benefit from robust investment banking and trading revenue in the quarter, as rivals JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have shown.
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter results that exceeded expectations, driven by stronger performance in fixed income trading and investment banking. The bank posted earnings of $5.94 per share, above the $5.45 estimate from LSEG.
Big Banks kick off first-quarter earnings, but we'll also hear from Abbot Labs, PepsiCo, ASML, and more. And we'll see economic data on producer prices, housing, and the mood among small businesses.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is upgraded from hold to buy due to an unusually attractive valuation despite portfolio concerns. MSDL trades at a 30% discount to NAV, offering a compelling entry point versus peers like BXSL with a smaller discount. Risks include rising underperforming assets, declining interest income, and a dividend not fully covered by net investment income.
MS to report Q1 earnings on April 15. Wall Street expects $19.62B revenues, EPS $3.08, with advisory fees +52% on trading and IB strength.