Morgan Stanley Slashes EquityZen Fees and Holds $300 Amazon, $450 Carvana Targets
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management reduced EquityZen private share fees, broadening client access to private shares. The firm kept an Overweight rating on Amazon with a $300 price target implying 20% EPS growth at 19x 2027 estimates and set a $450 Carvana target projecting 45% upside with net debt/EBITDA at 1.2x.
1. Fee Reduction on EquityZen
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management reduced transaction fees on the EquityZen private share marketplace, allowing clients to acquire late-stage private company shares at lower cost. This initiative aims to boost assets under management and diversify revenue by increasing client participation in pre-IPO markets.
2. Amazon Overweight Rating and $300 Target
The firm maintained an Overweight rating on Amazon, assigning a $300 price target based on an implied 20% EPS growth at a 19x multiple of 2027 GAAP earnings. Analysts cited projected AWS revenue growth above 30% and potential upside from Agentic Commerce via its AI-powered shopping assistant.
3. Carvana $450 Target and Financials
Morgan Stanley’s Auto & Mobility team reiterated a $450 target on Carvana, highlighting a 45% upside and improved leverage as net debt to adjusted EBITDA fell to about 1.2x from 2.8x. The note also pointed to a stable 9.2% gain-on-sale spread and a $12 billion loan-purchase agreement supporting its financing platform despite elevated reconditioning costs.