Morgan Stanley surpasses earnings estimates with record revenue and investment banking growth
Morgan Stanley reported Q4 2025 earnings of $2.68 per share behind record annual revenue. A surge in investment banking and wealth management drove results.
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Morgan Stanley reported fourth quarter 2025 earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The financial institution delivered earnings per share of $2.68, surpassing the $2.44 projected by Wall Street. This performance contributed to a record annual revenue of $70.65 billion for the firm. Following the announcement, shares of Morgan Stanleyrose more than 4% in morning trading. This follows a strong 2025 where the bank’s shares gained approximately 41%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark.
