MS Stock Up 7.4% after 6-Day Win Streak
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.9% return. The company has gained about $13 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $215 Bil. The stock remains 12.8% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 4.4% for the S&P 500.
Comparing MS Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for MS stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | MS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 8.2% | 3.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 15.3% | 7.5% |
| YTD 2025 | 12.8% | 4.4% |
| 2024 | 39.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -10.3% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 93 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 28 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 16 | 23 |
| 4D | 30 | 4 |
| 5D | 16 | 1 |
| 6D | 29 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 93 | 28 |
Key Financials for Morgan Stanley (MS)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $50.7 Bil | $57.6 Bil |
| EBT | $11.8 Bil | $17.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $9.1 Bil | $13.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $15.0 Bil | $16.5 Bil |
| EBT | $4.9 Bil | $5.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $3.7 Bil | $4.3 Bil |
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