Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
NYSE: MSDLFinancial ServicesAsset ManagementUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MSDL stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $1.12B
- P/E (TTM)
- 19.60
- Forward P/E
- 7.40
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.68
- Dividend yield
- 14.25% ($1.90)
- 52-week range
- 13.23 – 17.91
- Day range
- 13.23 – 13.43
- Volume / Avg
- 489.89K / 453.07K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 84.11M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
MSDL stock today
Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) finished lower on Oct 7 at $13.33, a drop of 1.11% or $0.15 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, MSDL sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $13.23 to $17.91: 25.6% below the high and 0.8% above the low. At 19.6x trailing earnings, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund trades above the peer-group median of 5.6x. Its forward P/E of 7.4x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share, a 14.25% yield at the current price.
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About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Company profileMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company. It is a Private Debt fund. The fund chiefly invests in riskier bonds, issued by middle-market companies or by private equity firms looking to finance their acquisitions.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Mr. Michael Occi Jr.
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- IPO year
- 2024
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$15.61+17.10%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.44
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.90
- Dividend yield
- 14.25%
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund peers
Financial Services sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSLDoubleLine Income Solutions Fund | 9.80 | -1.01% | $1.12B | vs MSDL |
| BTXBlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust | 9.40 | -0.95% | $1.10B | vs MSDL |
| EOSEaton Vance Enhance Equity Income Fund II | 21.54 | -0.09% | $1.15B | vs MSDL |
| MYIBlackrock MuniYield Quality Fund III Inc | 9.47 | -1.76% | $1.16B | vs MSDL |
| AODabrdn Total Dynamic Dividend Fund | 10.05 | -1.47% | $1.06B | vs MSDL |
| CRFCornerstone Total Return Fund Inc. (The) | 6.18 | -1.12% | $1.05B | vs MSDL |
| VCXFundrise Innovation Fund LLC | 29.05 | -1.32% | $1.04B | vs MSDL |
| BMEZBlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust | 16.53 | +0.92% | $1.03B | vs MSDL |
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund stock FAQ
What is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's stock price today?
MSDL last traded at $13.33 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.11% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pay a dividend?
Yes. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pays $1.90 per share annually, a 14.25% yield.
When is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's next earnings date?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.44.
What is MSDL's P/E ratio?
MSDL trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.60 and a forward P/E of 7.40, compared with a median of 5.6 for its closest peers.
Who is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's CEO?
Mr. Michael Occi Jr. is the chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund.
What is the MSDL 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MSDL is $17.91 and the 52-week low is $13.23. The stock is currently 25.6% below its high.