What is Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net?

Morgan Stanley (MS) reported deferred tax assets, net of $2.24B in Q4 2025.

What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.12B to $2.24B.

What does deferred tax assets, net mean?

The net value of all deferred tax assets after subtracting valuation allowances and deferred tax liabilities.

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Deferred Tax Assets, Net

Morgan Stanley Deferred Tax Assets, Net decreased by 16.5% to $2.24B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Deferred Tax Assets, Net shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

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CategoryEfficiency

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2014

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 19, 2026

How to read this metric

A positive net asset indicates a future tax benefit, while a negative net balance indicates a future tax liability.

Detailed definition

This represents the net balance of deferred tax assets after accounting for valuation allowances and offsetting deferred...

Peer comparison

Standard financial reporting metric for tax positions across all industries.

Metric ID: other_deferred_tax_assets_liabilities_net

Historical Data

4 periods

	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$2.12B	$2.64B	$2.68B	$2.24B
QoQ Change	—	+24.5%	+1.8%	-16.5%
YoY Change	—	+24.5%	+1.8%	-16.5%

Range$2.12B – $2.68B

Avg YoY Growth+3.3%

Median YoY Growth+1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net?: Morgan Stanley (MS) reported deferred tax assets, net of $2.24B in Q4 2025.
What is the long-term trend for Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Morgan Stanley's deferred tax assets, net has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.12B to $2.24B.
What does deferred tax assets, net mean?: The net value of all deferred tax assets after subtracting valuation allowances and deferred tax liabilities.