Morgan Stanley Q4 Earnings: Profit Doubles, CEO Calls It One Of Strongest Years, Aims For Prudent Dividend Growth

1. MS reported Q4 EPS of $2.22, beating consensus estimates significantly. 2. Q4 revenue surged 26% year-over-year to $16.22 billion, higher than expected. 3. Expense efficiency improved, reflecting stronger revenues and disciplined expenses. 4. Wealth Management and Institutional Securities showed strong revenue growth in Q4. 5. CEO indicated plans for prudent dividend growth and stock repurchases.