Summary
Morgan Stanley reported a decrease in net revenues and net income for the second quarter and first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year periods. This decline was primarily driven by lower results in the Institutional Securities segment, particularly in underwriting and sales and trading activities, though partially offset by strength in M&A advisory. The Wealth Management segment also saw a slight dip in revenues, mainly due to lower transactional revenues, while Investment Management experienced a more significant revenue decline attributed to lower investment gains and carried interest. Despite the revenue pressures, the company demonstrated effective expense management, with compensation and non-compensation expenses decreasing across segments. Morgan Stanley also maintained a strong capital position, with its Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio at 16.8% on a transitional advanced basis, exceeding regulatory requirements. The firm continued its capital return initiatives, including share repurchases and an increased quarterly dividend, underscoring a focus on shareholder value while navigating a challenging market environment.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Interest Expense | $754.00M |
| Net Income | $1.58B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.76 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.75 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.87B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.90B |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated net revenues decreased by 8% to $8.91 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, and by 15% to $16.70 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to the prior year periods.
- 2Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley decreased by 12% to $1.58 billion for the quarter and by 35% to $2.72 billion for the six months, reflecting lower revenues and the absence of significant prior-year tax benefits.
- 3Institutional Securities segment net revenues declined by 11% for the quarter and 22% for the six months, primarily due to lower underwriting and sales and trading results, despite strength in M&A advisory.
- 4Wealth Management segment net revenues decreased by 2% for the quarter and 3% for the six months, impacted by lower transactional revenues, though partially offset by growth in net interest income.
- 5Investment Management segment net revenues saw a significant decline of 22% for the quarter and 25% for the six months, driven by lower investment gains and carried interest.
- 6Total non-interest expenses decreased by 10% for the quarter and 13% for the six months, reflecting reduced compensation and non-compensation expenses.
- 7The firm maintained a strong capital position, with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 16.8% (transitional, advanced) as of June 30, 2016, up from 15.5% at the end of 2015.