MORGAN STANLEY

Morgan Stanley announced an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $1.15 per share, up from $1.00 per share, effective in the third quarter of 2026. Concurrently, the Board reauthorized a multi-year common equity share repurchase program of up to $20 billion, with no set expiration date. The company also confirmed that the Federal Reserve's 2026 stress test results do not impact its current Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement of 4.3%, which is expected to remain until October 2027.

Morgan Stanley reported its fourth quarter 2025 earnings, with net revenues reaching $17.89 billion, a 10% increase compared to Q4 2024. Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley was $4.397 billion, up 18% year-over-year, indicating strong performance across its business segments.

Morgan Stanley's 8-K filing reveals its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings results. The company reported a 26% increase in net income applicable to Morgan Stanley for the year, reaching $16.86 billion, driven by strong performance across its Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. This performance is likely to be of interest to investors as it demonstrates the firm's continued growth and profitability.