BUZZ — Street View: Wealth, trading strength keep Morgan Stanley ahead of the curve
* Morgan Stanley beat Q3 profit estimates on Wednesday, helped by stronger equity trading revenue driven by market volatility following the interest-rate decision and the U.S.-Iran conflict, while advisory and M&A activity boosted investment banking income * Median PT of 25 brokerages covering the stock is $217 - LSEG-compiled data Multiple Growth Levers * Barclays ("overweight," PT: $262) says MS continues to benefit from strong net new asset inflows, with its integrated platform helping attract and retain clients, while AI-related advisory and financing opportunities could support future growth * Citizens ("market perform") says MS' strong quarter, driven by robust equities performance, record wealth inflows, and an improved net interest income outlook, has increased its confidence in the bank's earnings outlook * KBW ("outperform," PT: $230) says MS remains well-positioned, backed by recurring revenue streams, strong trading performance, and multiple avenues to capture AI-related wealth creation * Jefferies ("buy," PT: $209) says MS' strong quarter underscored the earnings power of its integrated business, with record wealth management inflows, higher institutional securities re
* Morgan Stanley beat Q3 profit estimates on Wednesday, helped by stronger equity trading revenue driven by market volatility following the interest-rate decision and the U.S.-Iran conflict, while advisory and M&A activity boosted investment banking income * Median PT of 25 brokerages covering the stock is $217 - LSEG-compiled data Multiple Growth Levers * Barclays ("overweight," PT: $262) says MS continues to benefit from strong net new asset inflows, with its integrated platform helping attract and retain clients, while AI-related advisory and financing opportunities could support future growth * Citizens ("market perform") says MS' strong quarter, driven by robust equities performance, record wealth inflows, and an improved net interest income outlook, has increased its confidence in the bank's earnings outlook * KBW ("outperform," PT: $230) says MS remains well-positioned, backed by recurring revenue streams, strong trading performance, and multiple avenues to capture AI-related wealth creation * Jefferies ("buy," PT: $209) says MS' strong quarter underscored the earnings power of its integrated business, with record wealth management inflows, higher institutional securities revenue, and capital flexibility to support future growth (Reporting by Kanishka Ajmera in Bengaluru) ((mailto:Kanishka.Ajmera@thomsonreuters.com)