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Morgan Stanley vs Charles Schwab: comparing MS and SCHW stock
12-month growth, from 100━ MS +11.7% ━ SCHW −0.2%
| Metric | MS | SCHW |
|---|---|---|
| Price, $ | 182.44 | 92.58 |
| Year to date | +3.9% ● | −6.7% |
| 12 months | +11.7% ● | −0.2% |
| From 52-week high | −21.4% | −19.2% ● |
| vs 200-day average | −6.0% | −4.7% ● |
| P/E | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Dividend yield | 2.50% ● | 1.45% |
| Revenue growth, YoY | +16.4% | +18.1% ● |
| Gross margin | 87.3% | 97.5% ● |
| Market cap | $286.5B | $160.1B |
| Next earnings | Jan 14, 2027 | Jan 19, 2027 |
● — whose figure is higher, not which is better. Data as of Nov 5, 2026.
Ratings and a detailed chart for each are in the terminal.
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Which is better to buy: Morgan Stanley or Charles Schwab?
We do not advise what to buy. By the numbers: Morgan Stanley rose more over the year (+11.7%); Charles Schwab is closer to its 52-week high; Charles Schwab is growing revenue faster; Morgan Stanley has the lower P/E. How to weigh such signs is covered in «How to analyse a stock».
Can I buy both?
Yes. Many hold several companies in one industry to avoid depending on one. A broad index fund often already holds the largest US companies.
When do they report?
Morgan Stanley — Jan 14, 2027; Charles Schwab — Jan 19, 2027.