Morgan Stanley nears record territory, shares trade just below 52-week high

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 14:10.

Morgan Stanley (US6174464486) opened the new week on the NYSE trading only around 1.5 percent below its 52-week high, according to Financial Times market data. The shares closed at 227.09 US dollars on June 22, compared with the recent high of 230.47 dollars set on June 18 on Wall Street.

What the latest prices show

Financial Times data place Morgan Stanley in the S&P 500, with Monday’s close at 227.09 dollars leaving the stock 1.47 percent under its 52-week peak of 230.47 dollars, achieved on June 18, 2026 on the NYSE according to FT markets data. The previous session’s close stood at 223.17 dollars, implying a gain of roughly 3.92 dollars or 1.8 percent session-on-session.

The trading range on June 22 extended from an intraday low of 224.99 dollars to a high of 228.23 dollars, while the stock opened at 226.71 dollars on the NYSE, based on the same FT summary. In the Paris segment (MS:SGO) the stock last closed at 191.19 euros on Euronext, equalling its 52-week high on that venue on May 19, 2026 per FT’s Euronext data.

Analysts’ view on the Morgan Stanley stock

Consensus data compiled by Benzinga show that Wall Street analysts currently see a 12-month price target range for Morgan Stanley between 187 and 230 US dollars, with an average target of about 205.20 dollars as of late June 2026 according to a Benzinga analyst summary. This average implies downside versus the latest NYSE close, while the high end of 230 dollars is close to the recent 52-week high.

The same consensus overview lists the stock in the financial services sector alongside peers such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, which helps frame relative valuation for S&P 500 investors. The range between the lowest and highest targets underscores a cautious to neutral stance rather than an aggressively bullish analyst positioning on the shares.

How Morgan Stanley earns its money

Morgan Stanley generates revenue across three main segments: Institutional Securities, Wealth Management and Investment Management, according to its annual filings and Investor Relations materials. Institutional Securities covers advisory and underwriting in equity and debt capital markets as well as sales and trading for institutional clients.

Where the stock trades today

The Morgan Stanley shares (US6174464486) most recently traded on the NYSE at 227.09 US dollars as of 2026-06-22, 20:00 UTC. On Euronext Paris, the stock closed at 191.19 euros on 2026-06-19 in the MS:SGO line.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or any other form of financial advice. All data have been carefully researched but cannot be guaranteed for accuracy or completeness.