Net Income
Net income applicable to common shareholders
Morgan Stanley Net income applicable to common shareholders increased by 30.2% to $5.41B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionNet Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase directly benefits common shareholders and is a key driver for potential dividend growth and share price appreciation.
Detailed definition
This is the portion of net income that remains after preferred stock dividends have been paid, representing the earnings...
Peer comparison
Standard for any company with a capital structure that includes preferred equity.
Metric ID:
bac_net_income_applicable_to_common_shareholdersHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.16B | $5.41B |
| QoQ Change | — | +30.2% |
| YoY Change | — | +30.2% |
Range$4.16B – $5.41B
Avg YoY Growth+30.2%
Median YoY Growth+30.2%
Net income applicable to common shareholders at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morgan Stanley's net income applicable to common shareholders?
- Morgan Stanley (MS) reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $5.41B in Q1 2026.
- What does net income applicable to common shareholders mean?
- The profit available to common shareholders after preferred dividends are subtracted from net income.