NYSE:MS · New York Stock Exchange
+$0.33 today
Vol 4.54M · Avg 6.07M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Morgan Stanley earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare MS returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
15.1%
avg 10.8%
ROIC
1.7%
avg 2.1%
ROA
1.2%
avg 1.0%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 15.1% versus its period average of 10.8%. 1 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Edward N. Pick | Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board | $12.69M | — | 57 | $699,925.76 | 0.04% |
Andrew Michael Saperstein | Co-President | $12.30M | — | 59 | $327,226.39 | 0.02% |
Daniel Aaron Simkowitz | Co-President | $12.30M | — | 60 | $380,492.08 | 0.02% |
Eric F. Grossman | Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer | $8.98M | — | 59 | $174,961.95 | 0.01% |
Sharon Yeshaya | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $8.92M | — | 46 | $142,487.20 | <0.01% |
Robyn Maslynsky Goldschmid | Managing Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Michael A. Pizzi | Executive Vice President & Global Head of Technology and Operations | — | — | 51 | $153,367.42 | <0.01% |
Michael Wilson | Chief U.S. Equity Strategist & Chief Investment Officer | — | — | — | $153,367.42 | <0.01% |
Clint Gartin | Chairman of Investment Banking | — | — | — | — | — |
Victoria Worster | Chief Accounting Officer & Controller | — | — | — | $13,485.36 | <0.01% |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
36
$80.13M
Net Sentiment
$80.13M
Net selling
Most Active
SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M
14 transactions
1–10 of 36
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 36 sells worth $80.13M over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $80.13M. SAPERSTEIN ANDREW M was the most active insider with 14 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | N/A | +12.9% (14yr)4 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +5.6% | +7.3% (14yr)7 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +352.8% | +10.6% (14yr)7 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +142.5% | +6.5% (14yr)7 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Net Income at +352.8% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +12.9% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages MS?
Morgan Stanley (MS) lists 10 active executives. The top listed executive is Robyn Maslynsky Goldschmid, Managing Director.
Are MS insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $257.01M.
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