Summary
Morgan Stanley's third quarter of 2020 report shows strong performance, with net revenues increasing by 16% to $11.7 billion and net income applicable to Morgan Stanley rising by 25% to $2.7 billion compared to the prior year quarter. This growth was driven by robust performance across all business segments, particularly Institutional Securities, which benefited from higher sales and trading activities and equity underwriting. Wealth Management demonstrated resilience with strong fee-based flows and increased loan and deposit balances, while Investment Management saw significant revenue growth fueled by higher assets under management. The firm also highlighted two significant strategic transactions: the completion of the E*TRADE acquisition on October 2, 2020, and the agreement to acquire Eaton Vance Corp. announced on October 8, 2020. These acquisitions are expected to bolster Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management and Investment Management franchises, respectively. The company's capital position remains strong, with a Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 17.4% under the standardized approach, well above regulatory requirements.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Interest Expense | $570.00M |
| Net Income | $2.72B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.68 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.66 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.54B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.57B |
Key Highlights
- 1Morgan Stanley reported a 16% increase in net revenues to $11.7 billion and a 25% increase in net income applicable to Morgan Stanley to $2.7 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to the prior year quarter.
- 2Institutional Securities segment net revenues increased by 21% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in sales and trading, and equity underwriting.
- 3Wealth Management segment net revenues increased by 7% year-over-year, supported by strong fee-based flows and increased loan and deposit balances.
- 4Investment Management segment net revenues surged by 38% year-over-year, primarily due to higher average assets under management (AUM) and strong investment performance.
- 5The firm completed the acquisition of E*TRADE Financial Corporation on October 2, 2020, a significant move to expand its Wealth Management capabilities.
- 6Morgan Stanley announced its intention to acquire Eaton Vance Corp. on October 8, 2020, further strengthening its Investment Management business.
- 7The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio remained strong at 17.4% (Standardized Approach) as of September 30, 2020, exceeding regulatory requirements.