Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)

NYSE: MSDL · Real-Time Price · USD
15.36
+0.10 (0.66%)
Apr 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap1.32B -26.7%
Revenue (ttm)397.29M -4.5%
Net Income122.09M -43.4%
EPS1.40 -42.5%
Shares Out 85.63M
PE Ratio10.98
Forward PE8.41
Dividend$2.00 (13.02%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 31, 2026
Volume799,098
Open15.29
Previous Close15.26
Day's Range15.29 - 15.60
52-Week Range13.66 - 20.00
Beta0.42
AnalystsHold
Price Target15.86 (+3.26%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About MSDL

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company. The fund chiefly invests in riskier bonds, issued by middle-market companies or by private equity firms looking to finance their acquisitions.

Sector Financials
Founded 2019
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MSDL
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, MSDL's revenue was $397.29 million, a decrease of -4.52% compared to the previous year's $416.08 million. Earnings were $122.09 million, a decrease of -43.36%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for MSDL stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $15.86, which is an increase of 3.26% from the latest price.

Price Target
$15.86
(3.26% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

12 days ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces December 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2026 Regular Dividend of $0.45 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces September 30, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

6 months ago - Business Wire

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7 months ago - Forbes

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces June 30, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Third Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

9 months ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Prices Public Offering of $350.0 Million 6.000% Notes Due 2030

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”) today announced that it has priced an offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces March 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces December 31, 2024 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

1 year ago - Business Wire

KBRA Assigns Ratings to Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #KBRA--KBRA assigns issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB to Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL or "the company"). The rating Outlook is Stable. Key C...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces September 30, 2024 Financial Results and Declares Fourth Quarter 2024 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces June 30, 2024 Financial Results and Declares Third Quarter 2024 Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces March 31, 2024 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2024 Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

2 years ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

2 years ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces December 31, 2023 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend of $0.50 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) (“MSDL” or the “Company”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc. (the “Advise...

2 years ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will rele...

2 years ago - Business Wire

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's shares tick down in market debut

Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) dipped 1% in their market debut on Wednesday, as investor appetite for new issues continues to remain muted.

2 years ago - Reuters

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund raises $103.35 mln in IPO

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL.N), opens new tab said on Tuesday it had raised $103.35 million in its initial public offering. The fund chiefly invests in riskier bonds, like those issued by...

Other symbols: MS
2 years ago - Reuters

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Prices Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (“MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced that it priced its initia...

Other symbols: MS
2 years ago - Business Wire