Morgan Stanley Q1 2026 Earnings Recap

Morgan Stanley delivered a record Q1 with $20.6 billion in revenues and EPS of $3.43, demonstrating robust performance across wealth management and investment banking amid geopolitical and macro uncertainties.

Key Takeaways

• Wealth Management grew durable fee-based revenues with a net new asset inflow of $118 billion and total client assets exceeding $9 trillion.
• Institutional Securities achieved record revenues of $10.7 billion, driven by broad-based strength in advisory, equity, and fixed income businesses.
• Investment banking revenues surged 74%, with notable strength in advisory and equity underwriting, supported by resilient client activity.
• Equity revenues set a new record at $5.1 billion, fueled by high client activity and strategic investments in technology.
• Capital position remains strong with a CET1 ratio of 15.1%, over $15 billion of capital accreted over nine quarters, providing flexibility to navigate ongoing macro and geopolitical challenges.