MS files Item 2.02 8-K with press release and data supplement

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Morgan Stanley reported that it released financial information for its quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished an Item 2.02 current report that includes a press release and a Financial Data Supplement providing details on results and financial condition.

The materials are included as Exhibits 99.1 (press release) and 99.2 (Financial Data Supplement) and are deemed “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act. The filing also lists the company’s registered securities, including common stock (MS) on the NYSE.

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Financial Reporting Analyst

Quarterly results released with exhibits; disclosure is treated as filed, increasing legal weight but no figures provided here.

Morgan Stanley reported quarterly results for the period ended September 30, 2025 via a Form 8-K under Item 2.02. The release includes two key exhibits: a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Financial Data Supplement (Exhibit 99.2), plus Inline XBRL files. These documents contain the operating and financial metrics; they are central to assessing segment performance and balance sheet trends.

The company states the Item 2.02 information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is deemed "filed" under the Exchange Act. That elevates the disclosure’s legal standing compared to typical "furnished" earnings 8-Ks, tightening liability standards and enabling incorporation by reference in Securities Act filings. This signals confidence in the accuracy and completeness of the data presented.

Focus on the detailed line items in the Financial Data Supplement for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and the narrative in the press release dated October 15, 2025. Pay attention to any changes in segment results, capital and liquidity metrics, and notable developments flagged in those exhibits. The Inline XBRL (Exhibit 101) supports precise extraction and comparison once parsed.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025

Morgan Stanley
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware			1-11758			36-3145972
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1585 Broadway, New York, New York						10036
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 761-4000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value			MS			New York Stock Exchange

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, $0.01 par value			MS/PA			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E, $0.01 par value			MS/PE			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F, $0.01 par value			MS/PF			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series I, $0.01 par value			MS/PI			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K, $0.01 par value			MS/PK			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series L, $0.01 par value			MS/PL			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series O, $0.01 par value			MS/PO			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P, $0.01 par value			MS/PP			New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1,000th interest in a share of 6.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Q, $0.01 par value			MS/PQ			New York Stock Exchange
Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Fixed Rate Step-Up Senior Notes Due 2026 of Morgan Stanley Finance LLC (and Registrant’s guarantee with respect thereto)			MS/26C			New York Stock Exchange
Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Floating Rate Notes Due 2029 of Morgan Stanley Finance LLC (and Registrant’s guarantee with respect thereto)			MS/29			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 15, 2025, Morgan Stanley (the "Company") released financial information with respect to its quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release containing this information is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. In addition, a copy of the Company's Financial Data Supplement for its quarter ended September 30, 2025 is annexed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)			Exhibits
Exhibit
Number			Description
99.1			Press release of the Company, dated October 15, 2025, containing financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
99.2			Financial Data Supplement of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
101			Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“Inline XBRL”).
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

MORGAN STANLEY (Registrant)

Date:

October 15, 2025

By:

/s/ Victoria Worster

Name:

Victoria Worster

Title:

Chief Accounting Officer and Controller