Welcome to our dedicated page for Morgan Stanley SEC filings (Ticker: MS), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) SEC filings page on Stock Titan brings together the firm’s regulatory disclosures, including current reports on Form 8‑K and other registered securities information. These filings show how Morgan Stanley communicates material events such as quarterly and annual financial results, capital actions, regulatory capital developments and securities offerings.
Form 8‑K filings frequently cover the release of financial information for specific quarters and for the full year, with press releases and financial data supplements filed as exhibits. Other 8‑K reports describe changes in the firm’s Stress Capital Buffer under the Federal Reserve’s supervisory stress testing framework, providing context on Morgan Stanley’s U.S. Basel III Standardized Approach Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirements.
The filings also list the securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including common stock, multiple series of non‑cumulative preferred stock represented by depositary shares, and global medium‑term notes issued by Morgan Stanley or Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, with Morgan Stanley acting as guarantor for certain notes. Additional 8‑K filings describe the approval of forms of master notes for global medium‑term notes and related legal opinions and consents.
On Stock Titan, these SEC documents are updated as they are made available on EDGAR. AI‑powered summaries help explain the key points in lengthy filings, so users can quickly see what each 8‑K, 10‑K or 10‑Q addresses without reading every page. Investors can also use this page to monitor registered securities, preferred stock disclosures and other regulatory information related to Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley has issued Fixed Rate Notes due 2040 with an aggregate principal amount of $1,218,000. The notes will pay a fixed interest rate of 5.250% per annum, with semi-annual payments made on June 26 and December 26, beginning December 26, 2025.
Key terms include:
- Issue price: $1,000 per note
- Maturity date: June 26, 2040
- Estimated value on pricing date: $962.50 per note
- Agent's commission: $20 per note ($24,360 total)
Risk factors highlight that the notes are subject to Morgan Stanley's credit risk and are not FDIC insured. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange, potentially limiting secondary market liquidity. The estimated value is less than the issue price due to costs associated with issuing, selling, structuring, and hedging the notes. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, a subsidiary of the issuer, will serve as the calculation agent.
Morgan Stanley Finance LLC has filed a prospectus supplement for Buffered Jump Securities due August 13, 2026, linked to the performance of the Global X Uranium ETF. These principal-at-risk securities, fully guaranteed by Morgan Stanley, offer the following key features:
The securities, priced at $1,000 per unit, provide:
- A fixed upside payment of 13.25% ($132.50) if the ETF's final level equals or exceeds initial level
- Return of principal if final level is between 75% and 100% of initial level
- 1:1 loss exposure below 75% buffer level, with minimum payment of 25% of principal
Key risks include: no interest payments, limited upside potential capped at 13.25%, potential for significant principal loss, and credit risk of Morgan Stanley. The estimated value on pricing date is $965.30 per security, reflecting costs and fees embedded in the issue price. Securities will not be listed on any exchange.
Morgan Stanley Finance has announced Contingent Income Auto-Callable Securities due June 28, 2027, with an aggregate principal amount of $463,000. The securities are based on the performance of three ETFs: Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF, and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund.
Key features include:
- Contingent coupon of 6.25% annually, payable if all underliers are above their 60% coupon barrier levels
- Automatic early redemption if all underliers close at or above their initial levels on redemption dates
- Principal at risk: If any underlier falls below 50% of initial level at maturity, investors lose 1% for every 1% decline in worst-performing underlier
- Issue price of $1,000 per security with estimated value of $955.40
The securities are fully guaranteed by Morgan Stanley but are not FDIC insured. Performance is based on the worst-performing underlier, offering no diversification benefits. First possible early redemption date is December 23, 2025.
Morgan Stanley Finance has announced Buffered PLUS (Performance Leveraged Upside Securities) due January 16, 2030, linked to the S&P 500 Index. These principal-at-risk securities, fully guaranteed by Morgan Stanley, offer:
- Stated principal amount of $1,000 per security with estimated value of $969.10
- 150% leverage factor on upside performance, capped at maximum payment of $1,540 (154% of principal)
- 10% downside buffer - full principal protection if index declines ≤ 10%
- 1:1 loss exposure beyond buffer level, with minimum payment of 10% of principal
Key features include no periodic interest payments, 4.5-year maturity, and payment determined solely by S&P 500 performance on January 11, 2030 observation date. Securities involve significant risks including credit risk and potential principal loss. Trading begins July 16, 2025, with no planned exchange listing.
Morgan Stanley Finance LLC has announced Buffered PLUS (Performance Leveraged Upside Securities) due January 16, 2031, linked to the S&P 500 Index. These principal-at-risk securities, fully guaranteed by Morgan Stanley, offer the following key features:
- Principal amount of $1,000 per security with estimated value of $932.00
- 150% leverage factor on upside performance, capped at maximum payment of $1,567.50 (156.75% of principal)
- 10% downside buffer - full principal protection if index decline doesn't exceed 10%
- 1:1 loss exposure beyond buffer level, with minimum payment of 10% of principal
The securities pay no interest and involve significant risks including credit risk of Morgan Stanley. The issue price includes embedded costs for issuing, selling, structuring, and hedging. The offering will be issued on July 16, 2025, with final observation date on January 13, 2031.
Morgan Stanley Finance LLC announces Market Linked Securities tied to VanEck Gold Miners ETF, due July 6, 2028, with full guarantee from Morgan Stanley. Key features include:
- Face Value: $1,000 per security with CUSIP 61778NBN0
- Upside Potential: 150% participation rate up to a maximum return of at least 65.65% ($656.50 per security)
- Downside Protection: 15% buffer against losses, with 1:1 exposure beyond the buffer
- Structure: If ending price exceeds starting price, investors receive leveraged upside to cap. If price falls within buffer zone, principal is protected. Maximum loss potential is 85%
Estimated initial value is $948.40 per security, reflecting issuance and structuring costs. Notable risks include credit risk, limited appreciation potential, market price volatility, and exposure to gold mining sector and foreign currency fluctuations. Securities will not be exchange-listed, limiting secondary market trading.
Morgan Stanley Finance has announced Market Linked Securities tied to the VanEck Gold Miners ETF, due July 6, 2028. These structured notes offer leveraged upside participation with buffered downside protection.
Key features include:
- 150% upside participation rate up to a maximum return of at least 65.65% ($1,656.50 per $1,000 security)
- 15% downside buffer - first 15% of losses are protected
- 1-to-1 downside exposure beyond the buffer (maximum loss: 85%)
- Estimated value of $948.40 per security
- No periodic interest payments
The securities are unsecured obligations of Morgan Stanley Finance, fully guaranteed by Morgan Stanley. They target investors seeking enhanced equity returns who can accept significant risk and no current income. Wells Fargo Securities will receive commissions up to $28.25 per security. The securities will not be listed on any exchange.
Morgan Stanley Finance LLC announces Dual Directional Trigger PLUS securities linked to the S&P 500® Futures Excess Return Index (SPXFP), due August 5, 2030. Key features include:
- Leverage factor of 175% to 190% on positive index returns
- Absolute return participation rate of 50% on negative returns above threshold
- Downside threshold level at 60% of initial level
- Estimated value of $954.90 per security
The securities offer enhanced returns for both positive and negative index performance within specified ranges. However, investors face significant risks including no principal protection, credit risk of Morgan Stanley, and potential losses if the index falls below the 60% threshold. The payment at maturity varies based on the underlier's performance, with maximum returns at positive 60% change (paying $2,050) and complete loss possible at -100% change.
The offering is registered under numbers 333-275587 and 333-275587-01, with CUSIP 61778K7H4. Trading will be limited as securities won't be listed on exchanges.