Morgan Stanley Raises MSGE Price Target to $44.00, Maintains Equal-Weight Rating

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Madison Square Garden (MSGE) from $41.00 to $44.00 USD, a 7.32% increase. The analyst maintained an 'Equal-Weight' rating, suggesting a positive sentiment toward MSGE's future performance. The average target price from 7 analysts is $45.86, implying a 17.79% upside from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 1.9, indicating an 'Outperform' status.

Title: Morgan Stanley Boosts Price Target for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp

Morgan Stanley has significantly increased its price target for Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (MSGS), raising it from $41.00 to $44.00 USD. This represents a 7.32% increase, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's future performance. The analyst maintained an 'Equal-Weight' rating, indicating a neutral stance on the stock's relative performance compared to the market.

The move by Morgan Stanley comes amidst a broader positive sentiment among analysts. The average target price from seven analysts is $45.86, suggesting a 17.79% upside from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 1.9, indicating an 'Outperform' status, underscoring the consensus view that MSGS is poised for growth.

In the latest quarter, MSGS reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 7 cents per share, which was an improvement over the same period last year when the company reported an EPS of $1.06. The revenue fell by 10.3% to $203.96 million, but this was still higher than the analysts' expectations of $154.55 million [1].

The company's shares have been relatively stable, falling by 3.1% this quarter and losing 10.3% so far this year. However, the stock's recent performance has been buoyed by a strong analyst consensus, with the average recommendation being a 'buy' [2].

Looking ahead, MSGS faces several challenges, including intense market competition, potential league actions, and economic factors. However, the company has shown resilience and strategic initiatives, such as the sale of its esports division and amendments to media rights agreements, which could position it for long-term growth.

Investors should closely monitor MSGS's performance and the broader market conditions, as the company's success will depend on its ability to navigate these challenges and capitalize on its strengths in the sports and entertainment industry.

References

[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L8N3U4132:0-madison-square-garden-sports-corp-reports-results-for-the-quarter-ended-june-30-earnings-summary/
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:8533d25ec9f6d:0-madison-square-garden-sports-corp-sec-10-k-report/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/the-madison-square-garden-company-nysemsgs-receives-average-rating-of-moderate-buy-from-analysts-2025-08-10/