MS insider sale: 100,000 shares at $164.3444; holdings updated

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Morgan Stanley (MS) disclosed a Form 4 showing its Chairman and CEO executed two transactions on 10/31/2025. The insider sold 100,000 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $164.3444, with individual trades ranging from $164.11 to $164.65. The filing also reports a gift of 123 shares.

Following these transactions, the insider directly beneficially owns 574,863.015 shares. Additional indirect holdings include 4,248.685 shares via a 401(k) plan and 181,976 shares held by a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

Routine insider sale and small gift; neutral signal.

The insider reported selling 100,000 shares at a weighted average of $164.3444 on 10/31/2025, with trades executed between $164.11 and $164.65. A gift of 123 shares was also recorded. These are standard Form 4 events without stated strategic implications.

Post-transaction holdings remain substantial at 574,863.015 shares directly, plus 4,248.685 via a 401(k) and 181,976 in a GRAT. Actual impact depends on broader ownership context and market liquidity; the filing does not specify further details or intent.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 100,123 shares

Net Sell 4 txns

Insider PICK EDWARD

Role Chairman and CEO

Sold 100,000 shs ($16.43M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	100,000	$164.3444	$16.43M
Gift	Common Stock	123	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 574,863.015 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 4,248.685 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan); Common Stock — 181,976 shares (Indirect, By Grantor Retained Annuity Trust)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $164.11 to $164.65, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Morgan Stanley, any security holder of Morgan Stanley, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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FAQ

What insider transaction did MS report on 10/31/2025?

The Chairman and CEO reported a sale of 100,000 shares and a gift of 123 shares of Morgan Stanley common stock.

At what price were the MS shares sold?

The sale used a weighted average price of $164.3444, with individual trades ranging from $164.11 to $164.65.

How many MS shares does the insider own after the transactions?

Direct beneficial ownership is 574,863.015 shares after the reported sale and gift.

What indirect MS holdings does the insider report?

Indirect holdings include 4,248.685 shares via a 401(k) plan and 181,976 shares held by a Grantor Retained Annuity Trust.

What do transaction codes S and G mean on the MS Form 4?

S indicates a sale of securities; G indicates a gift of securities, as shown for the reported transactions.

Did the filing disclose trade price details for the MS sale?

Yes. It notes multiple executions between $164.11 and $164.65 and offers to provide full breakdowns upon request.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

PICK EDWARD

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MORGAN STANLEY

1585 BROADWAY

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10036

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MORGAN STANLEY [ MS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/31/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/31/2025		S		100,000	D	$164.3444(1)	574,986.015	D
Common Stock	10/31/2025		G		123	D	$0	574,863.015	D
Common Stock								4,248.685	I	By 401(k) Plan
Common Stock								181,976	I	By Grantor Retained Annuity Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $164.11 to $164.65, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to Morgan Stanley, any security holder of Morgan Stanley, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

Remarks:

	/s/ Martin M. Cohen, Attorney-in-Fact	10/31/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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