Latest SEC filings for Morgan Stanley (MS) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-29.
SCHAPIRO MARY L, listed as Director at MORGAN STANLEY, reported an open-market sale of 1,000 MS shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.
MARY L SCHAPIRO REV TRUST filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MS (MORGAN STANLEY) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MS (MORGAN STANLEY) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.
MICHAEL A. PIZZI REVOCABLE TRUST filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MS (MORGAN STANLEY) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.
YESHAYA SHARON, listed as Chief Financial Officer at MORGAN STANLEY, reported an open-market sale of 15,554 MS shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.
Pizzi Michael A., listed as Head Technology & Operations at MORGAN STANLEY, reported an open-market sale of 24,165 MS shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.
SHARON YESHAYA filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell MS (MORGAN STANLEY) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4. The proposed dollar value is large enough to merit attention.
MORGAN STANLEY filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer
MORGAN STANLEY filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer
NALLY DENNIS M (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
WILKINS RAYFORD JR (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
BUTLER MEGAN (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
James Erika H (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
GOOD LYNN J (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
TRAQUINA PERRY M (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Peterson Douglas L. (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Miscik Judith A (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Herz Robert H (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Leibowitz Shelley B (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
GLOCER THOMAS H (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.
Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of MS shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.
Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.
The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Morgan Stanley must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.
The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Morgan Stanley's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.
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