Morgan Stanley
Q3 2025 Earnings
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Did MS Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results
Morgan Stanley delivered a record-setting third quarter, posting earnings per share of $2.80 against a consensus estimate of $2.11, a beat of 32.63%, while revenue of $18.22 billion cleared expectations by 9.30%, though it reflected a 30.8% decline from the year-ago period. The headline driver was a standout performance in Institutional Securities, where net revenues climbed 25% year-over-year to $8.52 billion, fueled by a 35% surge in Equity trading revenues to $4.12 billion, including record prime brokerage results, and a 44% rebound in Investment Banking to $2.11 billion. Wealth Management also contributed meaningfully, generating record net revenues of $8.23 billion and helping push total client assets to $7.05 trillion, up 18% year-over-year. Return on tangible common equity reached 23.5%, up sharply from 17.5% a year ago, while the expense efficiency ratio improved to 67% from 72%, underscoring the firm's operating discipline. Morgan Stanley also recently raised its price target on Williams Companies, reflecting broader analyst confidence across its coverage universe.
- Record net revenues of $18.2 billion driven by strong contributions across all business segments and geographies
- Equity trading revenues up 35% YoY with record prime brokerage results
- Investment Banking revenues up 44% YoY on rebound in M&A, IPOs, and capital-raising activity
- Wealth Management asset management revenues increased 12% on elevated asset levels and positive fee-based flows
- Net interest income growth in Wealth Management from balance sheet mix changes and lending growth
- Improved operating leverage with expense efficiency ratio declining to 67% from 72% a year ago
- Credit provision essentially zero due to improved macroeconomic scenario
“Our Integrated Firm delivered an outstanding quarter with strong performance in each of our businesses globally. Consistent execution of our strategy led to record revenues of $18.2 billion, EPS of $2.80, and a ROTCE of 23.5%. Wealth Management reported a 30% pre-tax margin while bringing in $81 billion in net new assets. Institutional Securities results were driven by our Equity business and a rebound in Investment Banking activity. Total client assets across Wealth and Investment Management reached $8.9 trillion. Across our global footprint, we remain committed to generating durable growth to drive long-term value for our shareholders.”
Morgan Stanley CEO, on the earnings call
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