14 Oct 2026 | 3 Mins Read

Morgan Stanley beats forecasts with equities trading revenue up by $909 million

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Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter earnings per share of $3.03, surpassing the $2.91 estimate, and revenue of $20.34 billion, beating the $19.95 billion forecast. Profit rose 6.5% to $4.91 billion, and revenue increased 12%, driven by strong equities trading. Analysts await CEO Ted Pick’s outlook on mergers and IPOs amid rising interest rates.