Morgan Stanley Beats Q2 Earnings on Robust Trading, IB Remains Subdued

Key Takeaways MS Q2 EPS rose 17% to $2.13, beating estimates on strong trading and wealth management results. Equity trading revenue rose 23%, while total IB fees fell 5% on weak deal-making and lower debt underwriting. Wealth management revenue climbed 14% to $7.76B, with client assets rising 14% to $6.49T.Morgan Stanley’s (MS)  second-quarter 2025 earnings of $2.13 per share handily outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.93. Also, the bottom line rose 17% from the prior-year quarter.Unlike its Wall ...