Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
MSDLNYSEFinancialsAsset Management
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.12B
- P/E (TTM)
- 18.75
- Forward P/E
- 38.22
- Dividend yield
- 13.96%
- 52-week range
- $12.71$17.91
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 501.70K
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $13.10 - $13.33 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $17.91 |
| 52-Week Low | $12.71 |
| Open | $13.28 |
| Volume (last close) | 447.49K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 501.70K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 227.30M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 59.75M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 282.91M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.69 |
| Profit Margin | 26.28% |
| Operating Margin | 72.48% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.63% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.20 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.85 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.96% |
| Payout Ratio | 200.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.12B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 84.75M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 18.75 |
| Forward P/E | 38.22 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.93 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.68 |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.32 |
| 50-Day MA | $14.49 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $15.09 |
| 1-Year Change | −22.24% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) has a market capitalization of $1.12B. The stock trades at 18.8× trailing earnings, 38.2× forward earnings and 4.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $59.75M on revenue of $227.30M (a 26.3% profit margin) and generated $282.91M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 3.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $71.57M in cash and securities against $1.98B of debt, a net debt position of $1.91B.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.85 per share a year, a 13.96% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close.
The share price is down 22.2% over the past year. At $13.22 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $12.71 to $17.91, below its 200-day moving average of $15.09.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $15.33, 16.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
What is the current stock price for MSDL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, MSDL stock trades at $13.22. The 52-week range is $12.71–$17.91, with a day range of $13.10–$13.33.
What is the P/E ratio for MSDL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 18.8, meaning investors pay $18.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 38.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund operates in the Financials sector.
Does MSDL pay dividends?
Yes, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pays a 13.96% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.85 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 200.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MSDL?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MSDL is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $15.33, a 16.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $13.22.
What is the market cap of MSDL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's market capitalization is $1.12B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund operates in the Financials sector within the Asset Management industry.