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Morgan Stanley tops Q2 expectations on strong investment banking results

Published 16/07/2024, 09:44 pm
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) announced robust second-quarter results today, surpassing expectations with a reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82, which was $0.17 higher than the estimated $1.65.

The company also reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving $15 billion against a consensus estimate of $14.32 billion. This marks a notable improvement from the $13.5 billion revenue reported in the same quarter last year.

The firm's CEO, Ted Pick, highlighted the strong quarter in the context of an improving capital markets environment, contributing to a first-half 2024 revenue of $30.2 billion and an EPS of $3.85.

Morgan Stanley's strategy appears to be paying off, with total client assets growing to $7.2 trillion. Pick also announced an increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $0.925 per share, underscoring the company's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns.

Despite the positive beat, Morgan Stanley's stock experienced a decline, dropping by 2.15% in premarket trading.

The company's performance was balanced across its Wealth Management and Institutional Securities divisions, with Institutional Securities net revenues reaching $7.0 billion, driven by increased equity client activity and strong investment banking results.

Wealth Management also performed well, with a pre-tax margin of 26.8% for the quarter and record asset management revenues.

Morgan Stanley's strategic execution and intentional expense management contributed to an expense efficiency ratio of 72% for both the second quarter and the first half of the year.

Additionally, the firm strengthened its capital position, ending the quarter with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 15.2%.

The positive earnings report and financial outlook reflect Morgan Stanley's ability to navigate a dynamic market landscape and continue to grow its business.

With the firm's sights set on reaching over $10 trillion in client assets and the recent dividend increase, Morgan Stanley remains focused on delivering long-term value for its shareholders.

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