Amazon.com: Morgan Stanley maintains Overweight, raises PT to $300 from $250.

Amazon.com: Morgan Stanley maintains Overweight, raises PT to $300 from $250.

Amazon.com: Morgan Stanley maintains Overweight, raises PT to $300 from $250.

July 02, 2025

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has seen a significant upgrade in its stock price target by Amazon.com analysts, who have maintained an Overweight rating. The new target price has been raised to $300 from the previous $250 [1].

Debt Refinancing

In addition to the analyst upgrade, Morgan Stanley is actively seeking to refinance $950 million of leveraged loans for BetaNXT Inc. This refinancing is part of a broader shift in activity between private credit and the broadly syndicated market. The new loans are expected to be priced lower than the private credit financing, which was initially priced at 5.75 percentage points over the benchmark [2].

Investor Sentiment

Morgan Stanley's stock has been the subject of various analyst ratings and price target adjustments. JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently reduced its target price to $122.00 with a "neutral" rating, while Bank of America set a "buy" rating with a target price of $144.00 [1]. Despite these changes, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" with a consensus price target of $136.69 [1].

Recent Financial Performance

Morgan Stanley reported earnings of $2.60 EPS for the most recent quarter, surpassing analyst consensus estimates. The company's revenue for the quarter was $17.74 billion, a 17.2% increase from the same period last year. The company has also initiated a share repurchase program, authorizing the buyback of up to $20.00 billion in outstanding shares [1].

Conclusion

Morgan Stanley's recent financial performance and analyst upgrades signal a positive outlook for the company. The debt refinancing for BetaNXT Inc. and the ongoing share repurchase program indicate a proactive approach to financial health. Investors should closely monitor these developments and consider the company's overall financial health and analyst sentiment when making investment decisions.

References

[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-nisa-investment-advisors-llc-grows-holdings-in-morgan-stanley-nysems-2025-07-09/
[2] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/morgan-stanley-shops-betanxt-deal-to-refinance-private-debt