Non-Current Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Morgan Stanley Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net decreased by 4.5% to $1.84B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net shows relatively stable performance with a -3.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026
How to read this metric
High levels indicate significant historical M&A activity; sudden decreases suggest impairment charges due to underperforming acquisitions.
Detailed definition
This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations, pl...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across the banking sector, where consolidation through acquisitions is a common growth strategy.
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goodwill_and_intangible_assets_netHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.02B | $2.00B | $1.93B | $1.84B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.8% | -3.6% | -4.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -0.8% | -3.6% | -4.5% |
Range$1.84B – $2.02B
Avg YoY Growth-3.0%
Median YoY Growth-3.6%
Current Streak3+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's goodwill and intangible assets, net?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported goodwill and intangible assets, net of $1.84B in Q4 2025.
- What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's goodwill and intangible assets, net?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's goodwill and intangible assets, net has grown at a -3.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.02B to $1.84B.
- What does goodwill and intangible assets, net mean?
- The value of acquired businesses and intangible assets like brand and customer relationships.