Morgan Stanley · MS-PQ · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026
Morgan Stanley Q2: Record Results, Strong Asset Gathering, Higher AI Investment
The quarter supports a constructive operating thesis: strong equities and workplace-driven asset gathering are reinforcing growth, while AI investment and capital strength add longer-term optionality. The main tests are the durability of net new assets, wealth-management margins and the returns from rising AI spending.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, revenue and EPS reached new records, wealth-management net new assets increased to $148 billion, the CET1 ratio was 14.8%, and the dividend rose 15% to $1.15 per share. The current analysis places greater emphasis on AI-related capex and workplace-led growth, while guidance sentiment remained maintained.
Guidance delta
Maintained; the supplied analysis also describes a positive outlook and expectations for continued client demand and incremental Q3 net interest income.
Key takeaways
- Revenue was $21.3 billion and EPS was $3.46, driven by equities, IPOs and wealth-management net new assets of $148 billion.
- Management highlighted workplace and IPO pipelines as major growth engines for the integrated advisor-led model.
- AI and technology investment is accelerating, while management remains open to selective bolt-on acquisitions.
- Capital strength was highlighted through a 14.8% CET1 ratio and a 15% dividend increase to $1.15 per share.
Management priorities
- Continue technology and AI investment to improve efficiency and client service.
- Expand the referral model and LeadIQ to convert workplace users into advisor-led relationships.
- Pursue selective bolt-on acquisitions that add client coverage or geographic reach.
- Maintain dividend growth and return capital to shareholders.
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Snapshot as of publicationMorgan Stanley is a global financial holding company that delivers a broad spectrum of financial solutions and offerings to a diverse client base, including businesses, governmental bodies, financial organizations, and private individuals across continents like the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management. The Institutional Securities division focuses on capital formation and strategic financial advice, encompassing activities such as underwriting various securities (debt, equity), and offering guidance on corporate transactions like mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, real estate ventures, and project financing. Additionally, this segment delivers equity and fixed income instruments, covering sales, funding, prime brokerage, and market-making.…
Historical context
All MS-PQ earningsFinancial Services peers this season
Latest reports in the same sector| Company | Quarter | EPS surprise | Market move | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS-PO Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Wealth flows and equities lead a strong Q3 |
| MS-PE Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Wealth flows and AI financing drive a strong Q3 |
| MS-PL Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Record Q3, strong wealth flows and AI ambitions |
| MS-PA Morgan Stanley | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Morgan Stanley: Record Q3, strong flows, higher AI investment |
| BAC-PS Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | Bank of America pairs loan growth with higher technology investment |
| BAC-PP Bank of America Corporation | FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026 | — | — | BofA: Core Banking Growth Offsets Markets Weakness and Settlement Charge |
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- Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-15T19:04:18.005804+00:00
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