Morgan Stanley

NetApp Inc. (NASDAQ: NTAP) reported fiscal first-quarter results, which beat analyst expectations but NetApp CEO George Kurian acknowledged he's disappointed with the revenue performance -- a sentiment shared by some Street analysts. The Analysts Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintains a...

The U.S.-China trade war complicated analysts’ assessments of Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO)’s fourth quarter and outlook, with little consensus emerging on the stock’s near-term future. Cisco reported a slight earnings beat but it came with weaker-than-expected guidance that...

Macy's Inc (NYSE: M) presented to investors new details of a turnaround plan that sounds compelling but not enough to "turn the tide," according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Morgan Stanley analyst Kimberly Greenberger maintains an Underweight rating on Macy's with a price...

Wall Street analysts are taking a wait-and-see approach to the long-anticipated merger CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS)-Viacom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB) merger, questioning whether the combined companies will create a more profitable global streaming business together than each could have built on their own...

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) turned in a disappointing second quarter Tuesday as car repair DIY-ers put off fixes due to bad weather. But sell-side analysts said the sun is coming back out for both the auto parts chain and its customers.  Same-store sales growth was flat,...

Low interest rates and strong buyer interest will drive long-term growth in NextEra Energy Inc’s (NYSE: NEE) renewables business, according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Stephen Byrd maintained an Overweight rating on NextEra Energy and raised the price target from $207 to $...

Salesforce.com, inc. (NYSE: CRM) is being overlooked by investors despite strong revenue and free cash flow growth potential, according to Morgan Stanley.  The Analyst Keith Weiss maintained an Overweight rating on Salesforce with a $178 price target. The Thesis A strong case for 25%-plus...

Smart speaker maker Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ: SONO) posted a strong third-quarter beat Wednesday, but investors aren’t hearing how good things sound for the growing company, sell-side analysts said. The company’s new partnership with Ikea, which will sell Sonos connected speakers, and...

The risk to Foot Locker, Inc’s (NYSE: FL) revenue and EBIT margin seem priced in, following the massive year-to-date pullback in its share price, according to Morgan Stanley. The Analyst Morgan Stanley’s Lauren Cassel upgraded Foot Locker from Underweight to Equal-Weight, maintaining...

Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOXA) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday as the newly pared-down company bucked industry trends. The beat came despite lower ad revenue and losses in cable subscribers, with tailwinds from gains in affiliate feeds and retransmission revenue. The...

Despite having appreciated by around 21% over the past year, Mondelez International Inc’s (NASDAQ: MDLZ) stock offers “a compelling opportunity,” given the company’s positive strategy changes, pending reinvestment and favorable geographic and category growth footprint,...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) shares had lost more than 6% by Wednesday afternoon after the media and entertainment giant released a worse-than-expected third-quarter earnings report Tuesday. Morgan Stanley's Q3 Takeaways Disney's third-quarter showed a segment operating income miss of $3.96...

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTW) soared 40% on Wednesday after reporting impressive second-quarter results, but two analysts are hesitant in recommending investors buy shares. The Analysts Morgan Stanley's Brian Nowak maintains an Equal-Weight rating on Weight Watchers with a...

GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- ADR (NASDAQ: GWPH) reported second-quarter earnings and revenue Tuesday that blew past estimates, sending its shares solidly higher Wednesday. The Analysts Morgan Stanley analyst David Lebowitz maintained an Overweight rating on GW Pharma and increased the price...

Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) delivered second-quarter results that came in notably above expectations but few analysts find the valuation attractive at current levels. The Analysts Barclays' Jeffrey Bernstein maintains a Neutral rating on Shake Shack with a $70 price target. Morgan Stanley'...