# Morgan Stanley and Citizens Financial Group could exceed Wall Street's expectations.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · CNBC*

## Key points

- Morgan Stanley has beaten earnings estimates 80% of the time and averages a 1% post-earnings gain.
- UBS upgraded Morgan Stanley to buy, setting a price target of $196, implying 11% upside.
- Citizens Financial Group has surpassed earnings estimates 80% of the time with a 1.5% average gain post-results.
- Goldman Sachs added Citizens Financial to its conviction buy list with a 12-month price target of $76, implying 19% upside.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, BlackRock, Bank of America, Citigroup, Citizens Financial Group
**Countries:** United States

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