Annual Dividend (TTM)
$1.8500
Quarterly
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
MSDLNYSEFinancialsAsset Management
$13.22Today:- (-)1Y −22.24%
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) Dividend History
Complete ex-dividend dates, payment schedules, dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, and payout ratios.
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Dividend Yield
13.96%
Last ex-date: Sep 30, 2026
Payout Ratio (TTM)
200.00%
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends
Dividend Growth
-11.90%
Year-over-year change
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Dividend Statistics & Metrics
Comprehensive dividend yields, CAGR growth rates, payout ratios, and payment frequency analysis
Payment Details
Dividend payment schedule and frequency details
FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.4500
Last Ex-DateSep 30, 2026
Last Payment DateOct 23, 2026
Growth Metrics
Dividend CAGR and consecutive years of growth
TTM Growth (YoY)-11.90%
Historical Averages
Multi-year dividend averages and payout ratio
Payout Ratio (TTM)200.00%
5-Year Average$2.1000
10-Year Average$2.1000
First PaymentMar 27, 2024
MSDL Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Dividend Payment History
Complete ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment dates, amounts, and frequency
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| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Declaration Date | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 | $0.4500 | Quarterly |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $0.4500 | Quarterly |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.4500 | Quarterly |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | Aug 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | - |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | $0.1000 | - |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | $0.5000 | Quarterly |
Source: Dividend declarations and payment records. Data as of Sep 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Frequently Asked Questions About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Dividends
What is MSDL's current dividend yield?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's dividend yield is 13.96% as of the Oct 23, 2026 close, calculated by dividing the annual dividend by the share price.
When is MSDL's ex-dividend date?
The most recent ex-dividend date for MSDL was September 30, 2026. Check the Dividend Payment History table for upcoming dates.
How often does MSDL pay dividends?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pays dividends quarterly. View the complete payment history in the table above.
What is MSDL's dividend payout ratio?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's trailing twelve-month (TTM) payout ratio is 200.00%, the share of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.
What is MSDL's dividend growth rate?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's dividend fell 11.90% over the past year.