Etsy Inc vs Morgan Stanley — how do they compare? Etsy Inc trades at $79.73 (market cap $7.38B), while Morgan Stanley trades at $215.39 (market cap $338.50B). The key difference: Morgan Stanley is far larger — about 45.9× Etsy Inc's market cap, and Morgan Stanley pays a 2.14% dividend while Etsy Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ETSY | MS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $7.38B | $338.50B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Financials |
52-Week High | $86.47 | $228.42 |
52-Week Low | $44.05 | $144.04 |
Enterprise Value | $9.33B | — |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.14% |
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ETSY trades at $85.55, up 4.0% over 24 hours, with a bullish technical signal and consistent earnings beats in recent quarters. The company reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.98, exceeding expectations, and announced a $2 billion share repurchase program alongside a 12% workforce reduction to boost efficiency. Revenue growth remains stable at $2.9 billion for 2026, though net income margins have moderated from prior years.
Outlook is positive with raised 2026 guidance and AI-driven marketplace improvements, but risks include high debt levels and competitive pressures. Analysts are evenly split between Buy and Hold ratings, with a consensus price target of $85.71, suggesting limited near-term upside from current levels.
Morgan Stanley (MS) trades at $215.1, down 0.54% on the day, with a neutral technical signal and key support at $214. The company reported strong earnings beats in recent quarters, with Q2 2026 EPS of $3.46 surpassing expectations of $2.89. Revenue growth accelerated to $66.0B in 2025, and net income margin improved to 25.56%. Recent news highlights Morgan Stanley's role in leading Anthropic's IPO and expanding AI integration in wealth management.
The outlook remains positive with a consensus price target of $239.58, implying 11% upside. Strengths include robust profitability and strategic initiatives, but risks involve volatile cash flows from operations and high leverage. Analyst sentiment is bullish with 56% buy ratings, though investors should monitor debt levels and market volatility.
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Etsy operates a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the U.S. and the U.K., with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. With $13.5 billion in 2021 consolidated gross merchandise volume, the firm has cemented itself as one of the largest players in a quickly growing space, generating revenue from listing fees, commissions on sold items, advertising services, payment processing, and shipping labels. As of the end of 2021, the firm connected more than 96 million buyers and more than 7.5 million sellers on its marketplace properties: Etsy, Reverb (musical equipment), Elo7 (crafts in Brazil), and Depop (clothing resale).
Read more on ETSY →Morgan Stanley is a global investment bank whose history, through its legacy firms, can be traced back to 1924. The company has institutional securities, wealth management, and investment management segments. The company had about $5 trillion of client assets as well as over 70,000 employees at the end of 2021. Approximately 50% of the company's net revenue is from its institutional securities business, with the remainder coming from wealth and investment management. The company derives about 30% of its total revenue outside the Americas.
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