Morgan Stanley Shares Cross Analyst Average Price Target

Morgan Stanley shares have surpassed the average analyst target price of $130.13, trading at $130.55. Investors may reassess their positions as analysts are likely to adjust their targets based on business developments.

Date: 16-01-2025

AI Rating: 6

Earnings Per Share (EPS)
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Revenue Growth
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Net Income
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Profit Margins
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Free Cash Flow (FCF)
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Return on Equity (ROE)
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The report details that Morgan Stanley (MS) shares have exceeded the average analyst target price, indicating a set point for investors to evaluate the stock's value going forward. With the shares currently at $130.55, above the average target of $130.13, this could be interpreted as a positive signal. Analysts may react by either downgrading due to valuation concerns or raising their target price given improving fundamentals. The breakdown of ratings indicates a prevailing sentiment to hold, as 16 out of 22 analysts have given a 'hold' rating, while 6 analysts provided 'strong buy' ratings. This would typically suggest that the market has a neutral to slightly positive view of Morgan Stanley's prospects. The average rating score is 2.45 on a scale where lower values indicate stronger buy sentiments. This suggests a cautious optimism, yet the range of analyst targets creates uncertainty, particularly with a low estimate of $104.00 and a high of $155.00. Investors could interpret this as a signal to take action depending on their outlook on the company's fundamentals and market conditions.

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