MS is trading 3.15% up at $226.78 after announcing a 15% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.15 per share and reauthorizing a $20 billion share repurchase program.

  • The move follows the Federal Reserve’s 2026 stress test results and signals stronger capital-return capacity for the bank.
  • The stock is benefiting from a positive shareholder-return headline, which continues to support financials even as broader markets remain mixed.