Morgan Stanley Tops 44% Kioxia Target Hike, Advises £10bn Schroders Sale
Morgan Stanley led a 44% hike in Kioxia’s price target to ¥63,843, designating the Japanese memory-chip maker as top pick on AI-driven demand and free cash flow. Morgan Stanley advisers also rank among the UK’s leading M&A banks, steering multibillion-pound deals including Schroders’ near-£10bn sale and Intertek’s EQT pursuit.
1. Research Actions on Kioxia
Morgan Stanley led a 44% increase in Kioxia’s price target to ¥63,843, designating the memory-chip supplier as its top pick due to accelerating AI-driven demand, robust free cash flow and shareholder return prospects.
2. Top UK M&A Advisory Role
Morgan Stanley bankers rank among the top advisers in UK M&A, steering high-profile transactions including Schroders’ near-£10bn sale to Nuveen and advising on Intertek’s conditional offer from EQT, highlighting strength in cross-border dealmaking.
3. Implications for Morgan Stanley
These research upgrades and advisory mandates could bolster Morgan Stanley’s fee and commission income through expanded equity research credibility and sustained deal flow in Europe’s volatile markets.