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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) excelled in its latest earnings report, surpassing analysts' expectations significantly. The financial giant reported earnings of $2.02 per share, comfortably beating the anticipated $1.66. Moreover, their revenue reached $15.14 billion, exceeding forecasts by over $700 million.
This financial upturn was driven by robust performances in wealth management, trading, and investment banking sectors. Notably, this quarter marked the first under the leadership of CEO Ted Pick. Despite initial challenges posed by high-interest rates—which nudged wealth management clients towards higher-yielding securities—Morgan Stanley demonstrated resilience, mirroring the success seen in its competitors like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
As Morgan Stanley forges ahead, attention now turns to CEO Pick's handling of regulatory scrutiny. Reports suggest multiple U.S. agencies are investigating the bank's client screening processes within its wealth management division. This development will likely be a focal point for analysts moving forward.
| Metric | Result | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $2.02 a share | $1.66 LSEG estimate |
| Revenue | $15.14 billion | $14.41 billion expected |
Morgan Stanley's shares climbed 2.8% on premarket following the company's announcement of increased first-quarter profits, bolstered by a revival in investment banking after a two-year slump in dealmaking.
