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Will Morgan Stanley's Q1 2026 reported EPS exceed consensus estimates by at least $0.05?

Resolves April 25, 2026(11d)

IG: 0.80

Current Prediction

56%

Likely Yes

Model Agreement80%

Predictions9 runs

Last UpdatedApril 13, 2026

Why This Question Matters

With richly priced expectations, any miss could trigger multiple compression regardless of fundamentals. A beat of $0.05+ supports the narrative; in-line or miss tests whether the 'higher plane' premium is durable.

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Prediction Distribution

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Range: 53% – 58%Aggregate: 56%

Individual Predictions(9 runs)

opusRun 1

58%

MS has beaten consensus in 7 of last 8 quarters with typical beat magnitude $0.08-$0.15. $0.05 is a modest threshold. Q4 momentum and buyback share count reduction support. However, rich multiple pressures analysts to raise estimates, tightening the window. Lean YES moderately.

Strong beat historyModest $0.05 thresholdRich multiple raises consensus pressure

opusRun 2

55%

Base rate of beating by $0.05+ for MS is approximately 65% historically. The rich multiple reduces this somewhat because analysts model more aggressively. Pick's cautionary language in Q4 may have made sell-side tighten estimates. Net around 55%.

Historical 65% base rateRich multiple compression effectCautionary tone tightens estimates

opusRun 3

56%

Narrative pressure works both ways — it raises consensus but also creates bias toward conservative guidance. Management tends to guide low to beat. The DCP transition noise could go either direction. $0.05 is low enough to clear with normal execution. Lean YES.

Narrative pressure both waysConservative guidance traditionLow threshold

sonnetRun 1

58%

Typical MS beat is 65-75% base rate. Adjust down slightly for richer multiple pressure on estimates. Around 58%.

Base rate 65-75%Multiple pressure adjustment58%

sonnetRun 2

55%

Moderate lean YES. Beat history and low threshold support, but rich expectations work against.

Moderate YESBeat historyRich expectations

sonnetRun 3

53%

Close to 50/50. The beat base rate is strong but the narrative premium creates selection bias on consensus. Analyst estimates for Q1 may already embed the strong trajectory, tightening the beat window.

50/50 with slight YESNarrative selection biasTight window

haikuRun 1

57%

Base rate suggests beat is likely. $0.05 is modest. Lean YES around 57%.

Beat likely by base rateModest thresholdLean YES

haikuRun 2

55%

Beat history strong but rich multiple tightens consensus. Moderate lean YES at 55%.

Strong beat historyRich multiple counterModerate lean

haikuRun 3

58%

Typical MS beat is more than $0.05. Lean YES at 58%.

Typical beat size exceeds thresholdLean YES58%

Resolution Criteria

Resolves YES if Morgan Stanley's Q1 2026 reported diluted EPS exceeds the mean sell-side consensus estimate by at least $0.05 at the time of earnings release, per FactSet or Refinitiv consensus. Resolves NO otherwise.

Resolution Source

Morgan Stanley Q1 2026 earnings release vs FactSet/Refinitiv consensus

Source Trigger

Narrative validation via Q1 2026 earnings — does MS clear the higher plane bar on reported EPS

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