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MS-PO: Morgan Stanley $20B Buyback Approved

Published: June 24, 2026
MORGAN STANLEY

Direct News

  • Board approved a $20 billion share repurchase program.
  • Repurchase program to start in Q3 2026.
  • Announcement date: 2026-06-24.
  • Ticker: MS-PO.

Historical Context

This 2026-06-24 buyback authorization follows several prior developments in 2025 that provide context for the firm's capital position: - 2025-09-23: Approval of Master Notes Forms for a Global Medium-Term Notes series. - 2025-09-30: The Federal Reserve reduced the firm's Stress Capital Buffer, an action that affected regulatory capital requirements and the firm’s financial outlook. - 2025-10-15: The firm reported significant Q3 revenue and earnings growth. Together, these dated events form the recent public record that frames the 2026-06-24 board decision to reauthorize a $20 billion share repurchase program beginning in Q3 2026.

What investors should note

On 2026-06-24 Morgan Stanley's board authorized a $20 billion share repurchase program scheduled to begin in Q3 2026. The authorization is a formal board action setting the firm’s intent to buy back up to $20 billion of shares once the program starts. Investors tracking capital return and corporate actions should note the explicit start timing (Q3 2026) and the board-level approval. This announcement stands on its own as a capital-allocation decision documented by the company and dated 2026-06-24. No additional operational details or timelines beyond the stated start quarter are provided in this release.

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