Morgan Stanley Q1 Revenues Hit $20.6B, EPS Soars 30% to $3.43
Morgan Stanley posted record Q1 revenues of $20.6 billion and net income of $5.6 billion, driving EPS of $3.43, a 30% year-over-year increase. Equity trading revenues rose 25% to $5.15 billion, advisory fees jumped 74% to $978 million, and wealth management gathered $118 billion in net new assets.
1. Record Q1 Financial Results
In Q1, Morgan Stanley posted revenues of $20.6 billion, net income of $5.6 billion and EPS of $3.43, each up 30% year-over-year.
2. Trading Desk Performance
Equity trading revenues rose 25% to $5.15 billion and bond trading jumped 29% to $3.36 billion, reflecting market volatility benefits.
3. Advisory & Wealth Management Units
Advisory fees climbed 74% to $978 million, while Wealth Management attracted $118 billion in net new assets, boosting overall fee income.
4. Strong Capital Buffer and Strategy
ROTCE reached 27% and the bank maintained a capital buffer over 300 basis points above requirements, positioning it to navigate uncertain market conditions.