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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)

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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) is a closed-end investment fund and business development company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Through this vehicle, the fund primarily targets debt investments in middle-market companies, including riskier bonds and financing tied to acquisitions by private equity sponsors. As a listed fund, MSDL provides investors with exposure to privately sourced credit opportunities rather than operating business activities.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
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NYSE-MSDL
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$15.68
1.3% Upside
Fair
Good
June 30, 2026
July 24, 2026
1.8
11.7%
August 6, 2026
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1.299 B
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198.0%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$15.68

Analysts imply upside of 1.3%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

384.9 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Beneish M-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Altman Z-Score

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

FCF / Net Income

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

July 24, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

11.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.8

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

198.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 5
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
$15.68
Implied upside 1.3%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

The available analyst price target for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is $15.68. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 1.3%.

The current financial health read for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 11.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.8, ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026, payment date is July 24, 2026.

The current market capitalization listed for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is 1.299 B.

The ticker symbol for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is NYSE-MSDL, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE-MSDL) is listed on NYSE.

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