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Morgan Stanley
MSNYSE
Morgan Stanley Market Sentiment
Market sentiment signals for Morgan Stanley (MS): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Key Signals
Analyst Consensus▲ Buy
Short Interest▲ 1.4% short float
Options Flow▲ 0.77 P/C ratio
Insider Activity▼ Net Seller (30d)
Analyst Consensus
Buy
23 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.77
More calls — Bullish
4,542 calls · 3,501 puts
Avg Consensus PT
$208
-3.6%
Highest Price Target
$262
+21.1%
Barclays
Lowest Price Target
$118
-45.5%
BMO Capital
Short Interest
1.4%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | UBS | Erika Najarian— | +20.2% | $255 → $260 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jul 21, 2026 | HSBC | Dominic Ball— | -0.6% | $190 → $215 | Maintained | Hold |
