Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Surges as Q1 Results Exceed Wall Street Forecasts
Key Highlights Earnings per share reached $3.43, surpassing projections by $0.41 Total revenue climbed to $20.58B, exceeding the $19.7B Wall Street forecast Net income jumped to $5.6 billion compared to $4.3 billion in the prior-year quarter Trading divisions benefited from heightened market volatility and investor repositioning M&A transaction volume reached $1.38 trillion during Q1 2026 The financial services powerhouse delivered an exceptional first-quarter performance, surpassing analyst projections across key metrics. Net income climbed to $5.6 billion, translating to $3.43 per share, representing a substantial increase from the $4.3 billion, or $2.60 per share, recorded during the comparable period in 2025. $MS | Morgan Stanley, Q1-2026 Earning Report pic.twitter.com/v0m8oTDMAX — Hardik Shah (@AIStockSavvy) April 15, 2026 The per-share earnings figure exceeded the Street consensus of $3.02 by a notable $0.41 margin. Total revenue registered at $20.58 billion...