Bank of America and Morgan Stanley Gear Up for Earnings Showdown
Wall Street Analysts Eye Key Financial Indicators Ahead of Earnings Reports
As Bank of America Corp BAC and Morgan Stanley MS prepare to deliver fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday morning, attention on Wall Street intensifies. Both companies have had a strong year, creating a fascinating contrast between Main Street lending and Wall Street dealmaking.
Bank of America’s stock has seen a remarkable rise of 46.72% in the past year, showing no signs of slowing down thanks to strong technical indicators.

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Currently trading at $47.20, Bank of America’s stock remains above key moving averages, signaling strong bullish momentum:
- The eight-day simple moving average (SMA) stands at $45.71, while the 50-day SMA is at $45.47, both indicating positive trends.
- The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) at 0.22 supports optimism for future gains.
- BAC’s RSI (relative strength index) of 64.53 suggests that the stock may still have room to grow before reaching overbought levels.
Investors anticipate revenue of $25.24 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of 77 cents, with strong consumer lending likely to be a highlight.
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In contrast, Morgan Stanley has recorded a gain of 51.70% over the past year but appears to be showing signs of slowing down.

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Morgan Stanley is currently trading at $130.41. The stock is above its eight-day SMA ($126.47), 20-day SMA ($125.80), and 50-day SMA ($128.13), indicating some bullishness:
- However, a MACD of -0.11 and an RSI of 58.36 suggest a slowdown in momentum.
- Still, trading above its 200-day SMA ($107.29) points to potential long-term strength.
Analysts predict Morgan Stanley will report $15.03 billion in revenue with $1.70 EPS, placing particular focus on its wealth management and investment banking sectors.
In summary, while Bank of America appears bullish in the short term, Morgan Stanley’s diverse revenue streams could provide better stability over time. As earnings day approaches, the competition between steady consumer lending and strategic dealmaking will be closely watched.
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