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Morgan Stanley Tops Q4 Estimates on Investment-Banking Rebound, Reaffirms Long-Term Targets

Management emphasized steady execution despite surpassing some benchmarks.

Overview

  • Q4 net income rose to $4.4 billion with EPS of $2.68 versus the $2.45 consensus, as revenue climbed 10% to $17.9 billion.
  • Full-year 2025 net revenue reached $70.6 billion, up 14% from the prior year.
  • Investment banking revenue jumped 44% in the quarter, offsetting softer trading and other lines.
  • Wealth and investment management client assets totaled $9.3 trillion, supported by $356 billion in annual net inflows.
  • The efficiency ratio was 68% for Q4 and the full year, the firm completed $4.6 billion in buybacks including $1.5 billion in Q4, maintained a ~15% CET1 ratio, and shares rose roughly 5–6% intraday.