Operating Expenses
Information processing and communications
Morgan Stanley Information processing and communications increased by 9.3% to $1.15B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase may signal heavy investment in digital transformation or rising costs of maintaining legacy systems, while a decrease could indicate improved operational efficiency or reduced IT spending.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total costs incurred for maintaining and operating the technological infrastructure, includin...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Technology and Communications' or 'Data Processing' expenses at other large global banks.
Metric ID:
bac_information_processing_and_communicationsHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.05B | $1.15B |
| QoQ Change | — | +9.3% |
| YoY Change | — | +9.3% |
Range$1.05B – $1.15B
Avg YoY Growth+9.3%
Median YoY Growth+9.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's information processing and communications?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported information processing and communications of $1.15B in Q1 2026.
- What does information processing and communications mean?
- The total cost of maintaining the company's technology, software, and telecommunications infrastructure.