Morgan Stanley Gains 13.2% YTD: Should You Buy the Stock Now?
Supported primarily by solid first-quarter 2026 results, shares of Morgan Stanley MS have gained 13.2% so far this year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's 9.7% growth and the industry's 2.2% decline. In the March-ended quarter, MS benefited mainly from robust client engagement and strength in investment banking (IB) and trading activities.