Summary
Morgan Stanley's second quarter 2025 results show robust performance across its key business segments, with net revenues increasing by 12% year-over-year to $16.8 billion and net income applicable to Morgan Stanley up 15% to $3.5 billion. This growth was driven by strong contributions from the Institutional Securities segment, particularly its Markets business, and solid revenue generation in Wealth Management, supported by increased asset and transactional revenues. The firm also saw improved performance in its Investment Management segment, benefiting from higher average Assets Under Management (AUM) and positive net flows. Key financial metrics highlight the firm's operational strength, with Return on Equity (ROE) at 13.9% and Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) at 18.2%. The firm maintained a solid Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 15.0% under the standardized approach, indicating strong capital adequacy. Despite an increase in expenses, partly due to higher compensation-related costs and technology investments, the firm's expense efficiency ratio remained disciplined at 71%. The provision for credit losses saw an increase, reflecting portfolio growth and a cautious macroeconomic outlook, particularly impacting corporate and commercial real estate loans.
Financial Highlights
33 data points| Net Income | $3.54B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.15 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.13 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.58B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.59B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenues increased by 12% to $16.8 billion in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.
- 2Net income applicable to Morgan Stanley increased by 15% to $3.5 billion in Q2 2025.
- 3Diluted earnings per common share rose 17% to $2.13 in Q2 2025.
- 4Institutional Securities segment net revenues grew 9% year-over-year, driven by strong performance in the Equity Markets business.
- 5Wealth Management segment net revenues increased 14% year-over-year, with significant growth in transactional and asset management revenues.
- 6Investment Management segment net revenues increased 12% year-over-year, supported by higher average AUM and positive net flows.
- 7The firm maintained a strong Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio of 15.0% under the standardized approach.