MS: Financial results

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 14, 2026, Morgan Stanley (the “Company”) released financial information with respect to its quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release containing this information is annexed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. In addition, a copy of the Company’s Financial Data Supplement for its quarter ended September 30, 2026 is annexed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Report and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Report, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press release of the Company, dated October 14, 2026 , containing financial information for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 . 99.2 Financial Data Supplement of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 . 101 Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“Inline XBRL”). 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. MORGAN STANLEY (Registrant) Date: October 14, 2026 By: /s/ Victoria Worster Name: Victoria Worster Title: Chief Accounting Officer and Controller