Side by sideMorgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS)Memos of October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026
Morgan Stanley vs Goldman Sachs stock: side by side (October 2026)
How do Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs compare?
| Morgan Stanley MS | Goldman Sachs GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | 2.5%Today (Oct 15, 2026) | 2.2%Today (Oct 14, 2026) |
| P/E, next 12 months | 14.3xToday (Oct 15, 2026) | 13.5xToday (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | 182.46 (+3 %)October 2027 | 858.40 (-1 %)October 2027 |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | 202.76 (+20 %)October 2029 | 889.44 (+8 %)October 2029 |
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Who leads on what?
| Leads | The lead is | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | Morgan Stanley | The higher figure |
| P/E, next 12 months | Goldman Sachs | The lower figure |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | Morgan Stanley | The higher weighted return |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | Morgan Stanley | The higher weighted return |
What does each company do?
Morgan Stanley advises companies and governments, serves institutional investors—organizations investing for clients or members—manages wealth, and administers workplace stock plans.
Morgan Stanley (MS), from our memo of October 15, 2026 · Morgan Stanley stock forecast
Goldman Sachs sells corporate advice, underwriting—the arrangement for investors to buy newly issued stocks or bonds—trading, financing and investment management.
Goldman Sachs (GS), from our memo of October 14, 2026 · Goldman Sachs stock forecast
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