- Morgan Stanley secures $2.3 billion for its Private Equity Co-Investment Fund, boosting premarket stock value.
- Analysts predict a potential upside of over 16% for Morgan Stanley shares.
- Current brokerage consensus rates Morgan Stanley as a "Hold."
Morgan Stanley (MS) Investment Management has successfully closed its North Haven Private Equity Co-Investment Opportunities Fund III, amassing an impressive $2.3 billion in commitments. This strategic fund is designed to co-invest alongside elite buyout managers, reinforcing Morgan Stanley's enduring presence in private equity. Following this significant announcement, Morgan Stanley shares experienced a 1.8% increase in premarket trading, reflecting investor confidence.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from 16 analysts, Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) is poised for potential growth with an average price target of $129.31. The high estimate stands at $156.00, while the low estimate is $117.00. This average target suggests an enticing upside of 16.51% from the current price of $110.99. Investors seeking more detailed forecast data can visit the Morgan Stanley (MS) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms positions Morgan Stanley's (MS, Financial) average recommendation at 2.6, categorizing it as a "Hold." This rating stems from a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents a "Strong Buy" and 5 equates to "Sell."
Highlighting further insights, GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for Morgan Stanley (MS, Financial) to be $122.01 in one year, indicating an upside potential of 9.93% from the existing price of $110.99. The GF Value metric serves as GuruFocus' assessment of a fair trading value for the stock, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and projected future performance. For more detailed information, investors can refer to the Morgan Stanley (MS) Summary page.
