Open the filing on EDGARMorgan Stanley Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Results
Morgan Stanley Reports Fourth Quarter Net Revenues of $17.9 Billion, EPS of $2.68 and ROTCE of 21.8%; Full Year Net Revenues of $70.6 Billion, EPS of $10.21 and ROTCE of 21.6%
NEW YORK, January 15, 2026 - Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today reported net revenues of $17.9 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 compared with $16.2 billion a year ago. Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $4.4 billion, or $2.68 per diluted share, compared with $3.7 billion, or $2.22 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
Full year net revenues were $70.6 billion compared with $61.8 billion a year ago. Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $16.9 billion, or $10.21 per diluted share, compared with $13.4 billion, or $7.95 per diluted share, a year ago.
Ted Pick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Morgan Stanley delivered outstanding performance in 2025. The Firm produced full-year revenues of $70.6 billion, EPS of $10.21 and a ROTCE of 21.6%. Our performance reflects multi-year investments which have contributed to growth and momentum across the Integrated Firm. Total client assets in Wealth and Investment Management grew to $9.3 trillion, supported by over $350 billion in net new assets. Our Institutional Securities business served as a trusted advisor to clients as investment banking activity accelerated and global markets remained strong. The four pillars of the Integrated Firm - Strategy, Culture, Financial Strength and Growth - support our ability to drive long-term value for shareholders.”
| Financial Summary | | | |
| Firm ($MM, except per share data) | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
| Net revenues | | $17,890 | | $16,223 | | $70,645 | | $61,761 |
| Provision for credit losses | | $18 | | $115 | | $349 | | $264 |
| Compensation expense | | $7,063 | | $6,289 | | $29,216 | | $26,178 |
| Non-compensation expenses | | $5,049 | | $4,913 | | $19,126 | | $17,723 |
| Pre-tax income | | $5,760 | | $4,906 | | $21,954 | | $17,596 |
| Net income applicable to MS | | $4,397 | | $3,714 | | $16,861 | | $13,390 |
| Expense efficiency ratio | 68 %% | | 69 %% | | 68 %% | | 71 %% | |
| Earnings per diluted share | | $2.68 | | $2.22 | | $10.21 | | $7.95 |
| Book value per share | | $64.37 | | $58.98 | | $64.37 | | $58.98 |
| Tangible book value per share | | $50.00 | | $44.57 | | $50.00 | | $44.57 |
| Return on equity | 16.9 %% | | 15.2 %% | | 16.6 %% | | 14.0 %% | |
| Return on tangible equity | 21.8 %% | | 20.2 %% | | 21.6 %% | | 18.8 %% | |
| Institutional Securities | | | | |
| Net revenues | | $7,931 | | $7,267 | | $33,080 | | $28,080 |
| Investment Banking | | $2,412 | | $1,641 | | $7,619 | | $6,170 |
| Equity | | $3,666 | | $3,325 | | $15,631 | | $12,230 |
| Fixed Income | | $1,763 | | $1,931 | | $8,716 | | $8,418 |
| Wealth Management | | | | |
| Net revenues | | $8,429 | | $7,478 | | $31,754 | | $28,420 |
| Fee-based client assets ($Bn) | | $2,753 | | $2,347 | | $2,753 | | $2,347 |
| Fee-based asset flows ($Bn) | | $45.6 | | $35.2 | | $160.1 | | $123.1 |
| Net new assets ($Bn) | | $122.3 | | $56.5 | | $356.3 | | $251.7 |
| Loans ($Bn) | | $181.2 | | $159.5 | | $181.2 | | $159.5 |
| Investment Management | | | | |
| Net revenues | | $1,720 | | $1,643 | | $6,525 | | $5,861 |
| AUM ($Bn) | | $1,895 | | $1,666 | | $1,895 | | $1,666 |
| Long-term net flows ($Bn) | | $1.7 | | $4.3 | | $34.4 | | $18.0 |
Full Year Highlights
- The Firm reported record net revenues of $70.6 billion and net income of $16.9 billion with strong results across our business segments, demonstrating the strength of our Integrated Firm.
- The Firm delivered a strong ROTCE of 21.6%.2, 4
- The Firm expense efficiency ratio was 68% compared to 71% a year ago, demonstrating operating leverage while continuing to invest in our businesses.
- The Standardized Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio was 15.0% at year-end.
- Institutional Securities reported net revenues of $33.1 billion reflecting record results in Equity, strong Investment Banking revenues on higher client activity, and solid results in Fixed Income.
- Wealth Management delivered record net revenues of $31.8 billion and pre-tax income of $9.3 billion, resulting in a pre-tax margin of 29.3%.6, 7 The business added fee-based flows of $160 billion and net new assets of $356 billion.
- Investment Management reported record net revenues of $6.5 billion on higher average AUM. The year included long-term net inflows of $34 billion.
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Fourth Quarter Results
Institutional Securities
Institutional Securities reported net revenues of $7.9 billion compared with $7.3 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $2.7 billion compared with $2.4 billion a year ago.
Investment Banking net revenues up 47%:
- Advisory revenues increased from a year ago on higher completed M&A transactions across all regions.
- Equity underwriting revenues increased from a year ago on higher convertibles and IPOs, partially offset by a decline in follow-on offerings.
- Fixed income underwriting revenues increased from a year ago on higher issuance volumes, benefiting from increased event-related activity.
Equity net revenues up 10%:
- Equity net revenues increased on strong client activity across businesses and regions and financing revenues from higher client balances in prime brokerage.
Fixed Income net revenues down 9%:
- Fixed Income net revenues decreased from a year ago primarily due to lower results in commodities on fewer structured transactions and in foreign exchange on lower volatility.
Other:
- Other revenues decreased from a year ago primarily driven by higher mark-to-market losses on corporate loans, inclusive of hedges, and lower net interest income and fees following the sale of corporate loans held-for-sale earlier this year.
| ($ millions) | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $7,931 | $7,267 |
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| Investment Banking | $2,412 | $1,641 |
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| Advisory | $1,133 | $779 |
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| Equity underwriting | $494 | $455 |
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| Fixed income underwriting | $785 | $407 |
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| Equity | $3,666 | $3,325 |
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| Fixed Income | $1,763 | $1,931 |
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| Other | $90 | $370 |
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| Provision for credit losses | $42 | $78 |
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| Total Expenses | $5,226 | $4,748 |
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| Compensation | $2,079 | $1,764 |
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| Non-compensation | $3,147 | $2,984 |
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Provision for credit losses:
- Provision for credit losses in the quarter were driven by a build in individual assessments and portfolio growth, partially offset by a modest improvement in macroeconomic factors. The quarter included charge-offs of $87 million primarily related to a single commercial real estate loan which had been largely provisioned for in prior quarters.
Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense increased from a year ago on higher revenues and expenses related to deferred compensation.
- Non-compensation expenses increased from a year ago primarily driven by higher technology spend and execution-related expenses.
Wealth Management
Wealth Management reported net revenues of $8.4 billion compared with $7.5 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income of $2.6 billion resulted in a pre-tax margin of 31.4%.6, 7
Net revenues up 13%:
- Asset management revenues increased from a year ago on elevated assets driven by higher markets and the cumulative impact of strong fee-based flows.
- Transactional revenues increased 17% from a year ago excluding the impact of mark-to-market on investments associated with DCP. The increase was driven by higher levels of client activity across channels, particularly in equity-related products.
- Net interest income increased from a year ago primarily driven by the cumulative impact of lending growth and changes in balance sheet mix.
Provision for credit losses:
- Provision for credit losses in the quarter reflects a net release primarily related to individual assessments for certain loans.
Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense increased from a year ago on higher compensable revenues.
- Non-compensation expenses decreased from a year ago on lower amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by higher marketing and business development.
| ($ millions) | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $8,429 | $7,478 |
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| Asset management | $5,031 | $4,417 |
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| Transactional | $1,143 | $973 |
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| Net interest | $2,108 | $1,885 |
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| Other | $147 | $203 |
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| Provision for credit losses | $(24) | $37 |
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| Total Expenses | $5,810 | $5,388 |
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| Compensation | $4,416 | $3,950 |
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| Non-compensation | $1,394 | $1,438 |
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Investment Management
Investment Management reported net revenues of $1.7 billion compared with $1.6 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $468 million compared with $414 million a year ago.
Net revenues up 5%:
- Asset management and related fees increased from a year ago on higher average AUM primarily driven by higher market levels.
- Performance-based income and other revenues decreased from a year ago primarily due to lower accrued carried interest in our infrastructure funds.
Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense was relatively unchanged compared to a year ago.
- Non-compensation expenses increased from a year ago primarily driven by distribution expenses on higher average AUM and higher technology spend.
| ($ millions) | 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $1,720 | $1,643 |
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| Asset management and related fees | $1,649 | $1,555 |
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| Performance-based income and other | $71 | $88 |
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| Total Expenses | $1,252 | $1,229 |
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| Compensation | $568 | $575 |
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| Non-compensation | $684 | $654 |
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Full Year Results
Institutional Securities
Institutional Securities reported net revenues of $33.1 billion compared with $28.1 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $11.2 billion compared with $8.7 billion a year ago.
Investment Banking revenues up 23%:
- Advisory revenues increased from a year ago on higher completed M&A transactions across all regions.
- Equity underwriting revenues increased from a year ago on higher convertibles and IPOs.
- Fixed income underwriting revenues increased from a year ago on higher issuance volumes, benefiting from increased event-related activity.
Equity net revenues up 28%:
- Record Equity net revenues increased across businesses and regions driven by financing revenues from higher client balances in prime brokerage and strong client activity in the derivatives and cash businesses.
Fixed Income net revenues up 4%:
- Fixed Income net revenues increased primarily driven by higher results in macro on increased client activity and in securitized products on lending growth, partially offset by lower results in commodities.
Other:
- Other revenues decreased from a year ago primarily driven by lower net interest income and fees following the sale of corporate loans held-for-sale earlier this year, partially offset by net gains on corporate loans held-for-sale, inclusive of hedges.
| ($ millions) | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $33,080 | $28,080 |
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| Investment Banking | $7,619 | $6,170 |
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| Advisory | $2,888 | $2,378 |
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| Equity underwriting | $1,965 | $1,599 |
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| Fixed income underwriting | $2,766 | $2,193 |
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| Equity | $15,631 | $12,230 |
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| Fixed Income | $8,716 | $8,418 |
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| Other | $1,114 | $1,262 |
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| Provision for credit losses | $302 | $202 |
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| Total Expenses | $21,541 | $19,129 |
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| Compensation | $9,785 | $8,669 |
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| Non-compensation | $11,756 | $10,460 |
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Provision for credit losses:
- Provision for credit losses for the year were primarily driven by portfolio growth in corporate loans and secured lending facilities.
Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense increased from a year ago on higher revenues and expenses related to deferred compensation.
- Non-compensation expenses increased from a year ago on higher execution-related expenses.
Wealth Management
Wealth Management reported net revenues of $31.8 billion compared with $28.4 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income of $9.3 billion in the current year resulted in a pre-tax margin of 29.3%.6, 7
Net revenues up 12%:
- Asset management revenues increased from a year ago on elevated assets driven by higher markets and the cumulative impact of strong fee-based flows.
- Transactional revenues increased 17% excluding the impact of mark-to-market on investments associated with DCP.The increase was driven by higher levels of client activity across channels, particularly in equity-related products.
- Net interest income increased from a year ago primarily driven by the cumulative impact of lending growth and changes in balance sheet mix.
Provision for Credit Losses:
- Provision for credit losses for the year was primarily driven by individual assessments for certain loans and portfolio growth.
| ($ millions) | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $31,754 | $28,420 |
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| Asset management | $18,627 | $16,501 |
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| Transactional | $4,588 | $3,864 |
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| Net interest | $7,911 | $7,313 |
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| Other | $628 | $742 |
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| Provision for credit losses | $47 | $62 |
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| Total Expenses | $22,414 | $20,618 |
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| Compensation | $16,950 | $15,207 |
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| Non-compensation | $5,464 | $5,411 |
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Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense increased from a year ago primarily driven by higher compensable revenues.
- Non-compensation expenses increased from a year ago primarily driven by higher marketing and business development and technology spend, partially offset by lower amortization of intangible assets.
Investment Management
Investment Management reported net revenues of $6.5 billion compared with $5.9 billion a year ago. Pre-tax income was $1.5 billion compared with $1.1 billion a year ago.
Net revenues up 11%:
- Asset management and related fees increased from a year ago on higher average AUM primarily driven by higher market levels.
- Performance-based income and other revenues increased from a year ago primarily driven by higher accrued carried interest in our infrastructure and real estate funds.
Total Expenses:
- Compensation expense increased from a year ago primarily driven by higher compensation associated with carried interest.
| ($ millions) | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
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| Net Revenues | $6,525 | $5,861 |
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| Asset management and related fees | $6,068 | $5,627 |
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| Performance-based income and other | $457 | $234 |
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| Total Expenses | $5,047 | $4,724 |
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| Compensation | $2,481 | $2,302 |
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| Non-compensation | $2,566 | $2,422 |
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- Non-compensation expenses increased primarily driven by higher distribution expenses on higher average AUM.
Other Matters
- The Firm repurchased $1.5 billion of its outstanding common stock during the quarter and $4.6 billion during the year as part of its Share Repurchase Program.
- The Board of Directors declared a $1.00 quarterly dividend per share payable on February 13, 2026 to common shareholders of record on January 30, 2026.
- The effective tax rate for the current quarter was 23.2% and 22.5% for the full year.
| 4Q 2025 | 4Q 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 |
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| Common Stock Repurchases | | |
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| Repurchases ($MM) | $1,500 | $750 | $4,585 | $3,250 |
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| Number of Shares (MM) | 9 | 6 | 32 | 33 |
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| Average Price | $167.81 | $126.44 | $141.33 | $99.16 |
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| Period End Shares (MM) | 1,583 | 1,607 | 1,583 | 1,607 |
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| Effective Tax Rate | 23.2% | 24.1% | 22.5% | 23.1% |
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| Capital | | | | |
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| Standardized Approach | | | | |
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| CET1 capital | 15.0 %% | | 15.9 %% | | | |
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| Tier 1 capital | 16.8 %% | | 18.0 %% | | | |
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| Advanced Approach | | | | |
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| CET1 capital | 16.1 %% | | 15.7 %% | | | |
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| Tier 1 capital | 18.0 %% | | 17.8 %% | | | |
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| Leverage-based capital | | | | |
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| Tier 1 leverage | 6.7 %% | | 6.9 %% | | | |
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| SLR | 5.4 %% | | 5.6 %% | | | |
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Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
A financial summary follows. Financial, statistical and business-related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, is included in the financial supplement. Both the earnings release and the financial supplement are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.morganstanley.com.
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Includes preferred dividends related to the calculation of earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024 of approximately $147 million and $150 million, respectively, and for the years ended 2025 and 2024 of approximately $612 million and $590 million, respectively.
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Tangible common equity is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Firm considers useful for analysts, investors and other stakeholders to allow comparability of period-to-period operating performance and capital adequacy. Tangible common equity represents common equity less goodwill and intangible assets net of allowable mortgage servicing rights deduction. The calculation of return on average tangible common equity, also a non-GAAP financial measure, represents full year or annualized net income applicable to Morgan Stanley less preferred dividends as a percentage of average tangible common equity. The calculation of tangible book value per common share, also a non-GAAP financial measure, represents tangible common shareholder’s equity divided by common shares outstanding.
“DCP” refers to certain employee deferred cash-based compensation programs. Please refer to "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Other Matters - Deferred Cash-Based Compensation” in the Firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Pre-tax income represents income before provision for income taxes.
Pre-tax margin represents income before provision for income taxes divided by net revenues.
The expense efficiency ratio represents total non-interest expenses as a percentage of net revenues.
Wealth Management fee-based client assets represent the amount of assets in client accounts where the basis of payment for services is a fee calculated on those assets.
Wealth Management fee-based asset flows include net new fee-based assets (including asset acquisitions), net account transfers, dividends, interest, and client fees, and exclude institutional cash management related activity.
Wealth Management net new assets represent client asset inflows, inclusive of interest, dividends and asset acquisitions, less client asset outflows, and exclude the impact of business combinations/divestitures and the impact of fees and commissions.
AUM is defined as assets under management or supervision.
Long-term net flows include the Equity, Fixed Income and Alternative and Solutions asset classes and excludes the Liquidity and Overlay Services asset class.
Transactional revenues include investment banking, trading, and commissions and fee revenues.
Capital ratios are estimates as of the press release date, January 15, 2026.
CET1 capital is defined as Common Equity Tier 1 capital. The Firm’s risk-based capital ratios are computed under each of the (i) standardized approaches for calculating credit risk and market risk risk‐weighted assets (RWAs) (the “Standardized Approach”) and (ii) applicable advanced approaches for calculating credit risk, market risk and operational risk RWAs (the “Advanced Approach”). For information on the calculation of regulatory capital and ratios, and associated regulatory requirements, please refer to "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Regulatory Requirements" in the Firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The Tier 1 leverage ratio is a leverage-based capital requirement that measures the Firm’s leverage. Tier 1 leverage ratio utilizes Tier 1 capital as the numerator and average adjusted assets as the denominator.
The Firm’s supplementary leverage ratio (SLR) utilizes a Tier 1 capital numerator of approximately $92.8 billion and $84.8 billion, and supplementary leverage exposure denominator of approximately $1.72 trillion and $1.52 trillion, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
During the first quarter of 2025 as a result of a March employee action, we recognized severance costs associated with a reduction in force (“RIF”) of $144 million, included in Compensation and benefits expense. The RIF occurred across our business segments and geographic regions and impacted approximately 2% of our global workforce at that time. The RIF was related to performance management and the alignment of our workforce to our business needs, rather than a change in strategy or exit of businesses. We recorded first quarter severance costs of $78 million in the Institutional Securities business segment, $50 million in the Wealth Management business segment, and $16 million in the Investment Management business segment. These costs were incurred across all regions, with the majority in the Americas.
| Quarter Ended | Percentage Change From: | Twelve Months Ended | Percentage Change |
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| Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | |
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| Consolidated Income Statement Information |
| (unaudited, dollars in millions) | | | | | | | | |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | | |
| Investment banking | $2,578 | $2,266 | $1,791 | 14%% | | 44%% | $8,199 | $6,705 | 22%% |
| Trading | 3,680 | 5,020 | 3,778 | (27%)%) | | (3%)%) | 18,556 | 16,763 | 11%% |
| Investments | 220 | 374 | 215 | (41%)%) | | 2%% | 1,351 | 824 | 64%% |
| Commissions and fees | 1,557 | 1,473 | 1,390 | 6%% | | 12%% | 5,936 | 5,094 | 17%% |
| Asset management | 6,788 | 6,441 | 6,059 | 5%% | | 12%% | 25,145 | 22,499 | 12%% |
| Other | 212 | 159 | 438 | 33%% | | (52%)%) | 1,412 | 1,265 | 12%% |
| Total non-interest revenues | 15,035 | 15,733 | 13,671 | (4%)%) | | 10%% | 60,599 | 53,150 | 14%% |
| Interest income | 14,954 | 15,456 | 13,491 | (3%)%) | | 11%% | 59,063 | 54,135 | 9%% |
| Interest expense | 12,099 | 12,965 | 10,939 | (7%)%) | | 11%% | 49,017 | 45,524 | 8%% |
| Net interest | 2,855 | 2,491 | 2,552 | 15%% | | 12%% | 10,046 | 8,611 | 17%% |
| Net revenues | 17,890 | 18,224 | 16,223 | (2%)%) | | 10%% | 70,645 | 61,761 | 14%% |
| Provision for credit losses | 18 | - | 115 | | * | (84%)%) | 349 | 264 | 32%% |
| Non-interest expenses: | | | | | | | | |
| Compensation and benefits | 7,063 | 7,442 | 6,289 | (5%)%) | | 12%% | 29,216 | 26,178 | 12%% |
| Non-compensation expenses: | | | | | | | | |
| Brokerage, clearing and exchange fees | 1,128 | 1,141 | 1,180 | (1%)%) | | (4%)%) | 4,679 | 4,140 | 13%% |
| Information processing and communications | 1,160 | 1,119 | 1,059 | 4%% | | 10%% | 4,418 | 4,088 | 8%% |
| Professional services | 769 | 685 | 798 | 12%% | | (4%)%) | 2,839 | 2,901 | (2%)%) |
| Occupancy and equipment | 491 | 473 | 527 | 4%% | | (7%)%) | 1,872 | 1,905 | (2%)%) |
| Marketing and business development | 358 | 280 | 279 | 28%% | | 28%% | 1,173 | 965 | 22%% |
| Other | 1,143 | 1,056 | 1,070 | 8%% | | 7%% | 4,145 | 3,724 | 11%% |
| Total non-compensation expenses | 5,049 | 4,754 | 4,913 | 6%% | | 3%% | 19,126 | 17,723 | 8%% |
| Total non-interest expenses | 12,112 | 12,196 | 11,202 | (1%)%) | | 8%% | 48,342 | 43,901 | 10%% |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 5,760 | 6,028 | 4,906 | (4%)%) | | 17%% | 21,954 | 17,596 | 25%% |
| Provision for income taxes | 1,336 | 1,373 | 1,182 | (3%)%) | | 13%% | 4,929 | 4,067 | 21%% |
| Net income | $4,424 | $4,655 | $3,724 | (5%)%) | | 19%% | $17,025 | $13,529 | 26%% |
| Net income applicable to noncontrolling interests | 27 | 45 | 10 | (40%)%) | | 170%% | 164 | 139 | 18%% |
| Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley | 4,397 | 4,610 | 3,714 | (5%)%) | | 18%% | 16,861 | 13,390 | 26%% |
| Preferred stock dividends | 147 | 160 | 150 | (8%)%) | | (2%)%) | 612 | 590 | 4%% |
| Earnings applicable to Morgan Stanley common shareholders | $4,250 | $4,450 | $3,564 | (4%)%) | | 19%% | $16,249 | $12,800 | 27%% |
Notes:
- Firm net revenues excluding mark-to-market gains and losses on deferred cash-based compensation plans (DCP), which represents a non‐GAAP financial measure, were: 4Q25: $17,895 million, 3Q25: $17,976 million, 4Q24: $16,232 million, 4Q25 YTD: $70,174 million, 4Q24 YTD: $61,398 million.
- Firm compensation expenses excluding DCP, which represents a non‐GAAP financial measure, were: 4Q25: $6,968 million, 3Q25: $7,142 million, 4Q24: $6,197 million, 4Q25 YTD: $28,452 million, 4Q24 YTD: $25,506 million.
- The End Notes are an integral part of this presentation. Refer to pages 12 - 17 of the Financial Supplement for Definition of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures, Definitions of Performance Metrics and Terms, Supplemental Quantitative Details and Calculations, and Legal Notice.
| | Quarter Ended | Percentage Change From: | Twelve Months Ended | Percentage Change |
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| | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | |
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| Earnings per basic share | $2.72 | $2.83 | $2.25 | (4%)%) | 21%% | $10.32 | $8.04 | 28%% |
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| Earnings per diluted share | $2.68 | $2.80 | $2.22 | (4%)%) | 21%% | $10.21 | $7.95 | 28%% |
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| Return on average common equity | 16.9%% | 18.0%% | 15.2%% | | | 16.6%% | 14.0%% | |
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| Return on average tangible common equity | 21.8%% | 23.5%% | 20.2%% | | | 21.6%% | 18.8%% | |
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| Book value per common share | $64.37 | $62.98 | $58.98 | | | $64.37 | $58.98 | |
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| Tangible book value per common share | $50.00 | $48.64 | $44.57 | | | $50.00 | $44.57 | |
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| Pre-tax margin | 32%% | 33%% | 30%% | | | 31%% | 28%% | |
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| Compensation and benefits as a % of net revenues | 39%% | 41%% | 39%% | | | 41%% | 42%% | |
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| Non-compensation expenses as a % of net revenues | 28%% | 26%% | 30%% | | | 27%% | 29%% | |
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| Firm expense efficiency ratio | 68%% | 67%% | 69%% | | | 68%% | 71%% | |
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| Effective tax rate | 23.2%% | 22.8%% | 24.1%% | | | 22.5%% | 23.1%% | |
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| Period end common shares outstanding (millions) | 1,583 | 1,591 | 1,607 | (1%)%) | (1%)%) | | | |
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| Average common shares outstanding (millions) | | | | | | | | |
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| Basic | 1,564 | 1,571 | 1,583 | - %% | (1%)%) | 1,574 | 1,591 | (1%)%) |
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| Diluted | 1,586 | 1,590 | 1,608 | - %% | (1%)%) | 1,592 | 1,611 | (1%)%) |
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| Worldwide employees | 82,992 | 82,398 | 80,478 | 1%% | 3%% | | | |
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| Consolidated Financial Metrics, Ratios and Statistical Data |
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| Financial Metrics: | | | | | | | | |
| Financial Ratios: | | | | | | | | |
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The End Notes are an integral part of this presentation. Refer to pages 12 - 17 of the Financial Supplement for Definition of U.S. GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures, Definitions of Performance Metrics and Terms, Supplemental Quantitative Details and Calculations, and Legal Notice.