Morgan Stanley's Q2 Profit Surge Driven by Investment Banking Gains
Morgan Stanley reported strong second-quarter results, surpassing expectations due to a surge in investment banking and trading revenues. The bank's shares rose nearly 2% as confidence in the U.S. economy grew. Despite muted wealth management results, investment and equity underwriting revenues saw significant jumps, bolstering overall performance.
Morgan Stanley's second-quarter profit exceeded expectations on Tuesday, driven by a notable rise in investment banking and trading revenues, counterbalancing weaker results in wealth management. The bank's shares climbed nearly 2%, as CEO Ted Pick affirmed confidence in its dealmaking outlook.
The bank saw a 23% increase in institutional securities revenue, reaching $7 billion, and a 51% surge in investment banking revenue to $1.62 billion. Equity underwriting revenue jumped 56% to $352 million, and fixed income underwriting rose 71% to $675 million, amid a rebound in public offerings and private sales.
Despite slower growth in wealth management, net income rose to $3.1 billion, or $1.82 per share, surpassing analyst expectations. Morgan Stanley plans to raise its quarterly dividend and remains optimistic about future prospects in investment banking and trading.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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