Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

Morgan Stanley EPS (Diluted) increased by 28.0% to $3.43 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 31.9%, from $2.60 to $3.43. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows an upward trend with a 6.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.

Detailed definition

Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...

Peer comparison

Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

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$1.85$1.98$2.01$2.02$1.39$1.47$1.27$1.70$1.24$1.38$0.86$2.02$1.82$1.88$2.23$2.60$2.13$2.80$2.68$3.43
QoQ Change+7.0%+1.5%+0.5%-31.2%+5.8%-13.6%+33.9%-27.1%+11.3%-37.7%+134.9%-9.9%+3.3%+18.6%+16.6%-18.1%+31.5%-4.3%+28.0%
YoY Change-24.9%-25.8%-36.8%-15.8%-10.8%-6.1%-32.3%+18.8%+46.8%+36.2%+159.3%+28.7%+17.0%+48.9%+20.2%+31.9%
Range$0.86$3.43
CAGR+13.9%
Avg YoY Growth+16.0%
Median YoY Growth+17.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's eps (diluted)?
Morgan Stanley (MS) reported eps (diluted) of $3.43 in Q1 2026.
How has Morgan Stanley's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Morgan Stanley's eps (diluted) increased by 31.9% year-over-year, from $2.60 to $3.43.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's eps (diluted)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's eps (diluted) has grown at a 6.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.03 to $10.21.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.