Morgan Stanley today announced its Q1 2026 results, surpassing both revenue and profit forecasts across its different sectors.
The company’s net revenues for Q1 2026 reached $20.6 billion, up from $17.7 billion in the same period last year, driven by growth in its trading, investment banking, and wealth management divisions.
Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $5.6 billion, or $3.43 per diluted share, compared with $4.3 billion, or $2.60 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.
The bank reported a 29% increase in profit to $5.57 billion, or $3.43 per share.
Equities trading revenue jumped 25% to a record $5.15 billion, or about $450 million above estimates.
Fixed income revenue increased 29% to $3.36 billion, or roughly $540 million above expectations, supported by commodities trading that gained from volatility in energy markets during the period.
Ted Pick, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, told investors, “Morgan Stanley reported a record quarter. Strong execution resulted in net revenues of $20.6 billion, EPS of $3.43 and a ROTCE of 27.1%. Institutional Securities benefited from robust client engagement and strength globally. Wealth Management demonstrated continued momentum, with net new assets of $118 billion and fee-based asset flows of $54 billion. These results affirm the capabilities of our Integrated Firm as we deliver a higher plane of operating performance.”
The company’s shares jumped 3% following the announcement.
By CEO NA Editorial Staff
