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Michael A. Pizzi, Head Technology & Operations at Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), sold 18,000 shares of common stock on July 17, 2025, for a total of $2,531,077. The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $140.59 to $140.65.
According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Pizzi also disposed of 750 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock in a transaction without monetary consideration.
Following these transactions, Pizzi directly owns 135,656.901 shares of Morgan Stanley.
In other recent news, Morgan Stanley reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company achieved earnings per share of $2.13, surpassing the forecasted $1.98, and reported revenue of $16.8 billion, exceeding expectations of $16.01 billion. Despite these positive results, the company’s stock experienced a decline of 1.77% in premarket trading. Additionally, Evercore ISI raised its price target for Morgan Stanley to $150 from $146, maintaining an Outperform rating, citing strong performances in Wealth Management and Investment Management. Citizens JMP reiterated a Market Perform rating on Morgan Stanley, noting the company’s potential to expand returns over the intermediate term but expressing valuation concerns.
In terms of strategic moves, Morgan Stanley has hired Ashish Kumbhat from Bank of America to co-lead its bank advisory group, signaling an effort to strengthen its advisory capabilities. The company is also involved in Via Transportation’s revived initial public offering plans, working alongside Goldman Sachs and Allen & Co. These developments come amid broader market expectations of increased mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. banking sector.
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