Morgan Stanley presents 14.9% common equity Tier 1 ratio in fixed income investor presentation
MS•Morgan Stanley reported a 14.9% standardized Common Equity Tier 1 ratio in its fixed-income investor presentation. Third-quarter 2026 net income was $4.9 billion, while average total liquidity resources stood at $440 billion.
1. Capital and liquidity
Morgan Stanley reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $4.9 billion, down from $5.6 billion the previous quarter. Common equity rose to $107.4 billion from $106.6 billion, while the standardized Common Equity Tier 1 ratio held at 14.9% and the supplementary leverage ratio fell to 4.8% from 4.9%. Average total liquidity resources were $440 billion, with a liquidity coverage ratio of 133%. External total loss-absorbing capacity was 52.9% of risk-weighted assets, above the required 21.5%.
