Non-Current Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Morgan Stanley Total Liabilities increased by 12.1% to $1.47T in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.9%, from $1.19T to $1.47T. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Total Liabilities shows an upward trend with a 5.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising trend may indicate aggressive expansion or liquidity pressure, while a declining trend suggests deleveraging and improved balance sheet health.

Detailed definition

This represents the aggregate sum of all current and non-current financial obligations owed by the company to external p...

Peer comparison

Used across all industries to assess the overall debt burden relative to equity and assets.

Metric ID: total_liabilities

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.05T$1.08T$1.08T$1.12T$1.07T$1.06T$1.08T$1.10T$1.06T$1.07T$1.09T$1.13T$1.11T$1.15T$1.11T$1.19T$1.24T$1.25T$1.31T$1.47T
QoQ Change+2.8%-0.2%+3.4%-4.2%-1.2%+2.0%+1.8%-3.1%+0.5%+2.3%+3.2%-1.6%+3.8%-3.8%+7.5%+4.4%+0.7%+4.3%+12.1%
YoY Change+1.7%-2.3%-0.2%-1.8%-0.7%+1.0%+1.4%+2.8%+4.4%+7.9%+1.5%+5.7%+12.0%+8.7%+17.8%+22.9%
Range$1.05T$1.47T
CAGR+7.2%
Avg YoY Growth+5.2%
Median YoY Growth+2.2%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's total liabilities?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported total liabilities of $1.47T in Q1 2026.
How has Morgan Stanley's total liabilities changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's total liabilities increased by 22.9% year-over-year, from $1.19T to $1.47T.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's total liabilities?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's total liabilities has grown at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.01T to $1.31T.
What does total liabilities mean?
The total amount of money the company owes to all creditors and stakeholders.