What is Morgan Stanley's tier 1 capital?

Morgan Stanley (MS) reported tier 1 capital of $94.24B in Q1 2026.

What does tier 1 capital mean?

The primary capital held by a bank to support its operations and absorb potential losses.

Tier 1 Capital

Morgan Stanley Tier 1 Capital increased by 1.6% to $94.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionEquity

CategoryRisk

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a stronger capital base, while a decrease may signal potential capital constraints.

Detailed definition

Tier 1 capital represents the primary funding source of a bank, including common equity and disclosed reserves. It is th...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all commercial and investment banks to ensure regulatory compliance.

Metric ID: tier_one_capital

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$92.73B	$94.24B
QoQ Change	—	+1.6%

Range$92.73B – $94.24B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's tier 1 capital?: Morgan Stanley (MS) reported tier 1 capital of $94.24B in Q1 2026.
What does tier 1 capital mean?: The primary capital held by a bank to support its operations and absorb potential losses.