Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund

$13.22- (-)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) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 6 unique analysts

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$15.33

+15.96% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest MSDL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 22, 2026	Robert Dodd	Raymond James	Maintains	Buy	$17.00 → $15.00 −2.00 (−11.8%)
Oct 20, 2026	Unknown Analyst	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$15.50
Sep 1, 2026	Melissa Wedel	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$16.25 → $15.50 −0.75 (−4.6%)
Aug 14, 2026	Kenneth Lee	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$16.00
Aug 10, 2026	Paul Johnson	KBW	Maintains	Hold	$16.00
Aug 10, 2026	Finian O'Shea	Wells Fargo	Reiterates	Hold	$14.00

Robert Dodd

Raymond James

BuyMaintains

$17.00 → $15.00

Oct 22

Unknown Analyst

UBS

HoldMaintains

$15.50

Oct 20

Melissa Wedel

UBS

HoldMaintains

$16.25 → $15.50

Sep 1

Kenneth Lee

RBC Capital

HoldMaintains

$16.00

Aug 14

Paul Johnson

KBW

HoldMaintains

$16.00

Aug 10

Finian O'Shea

Wells Fargo

HoldReiterates

$14.00

Aug 10

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for MSDL?

The analyst consensus rating for MSDL is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for MSDL?

The average 12-month price target for MSDL is $15.33, representing an upside of 16.0% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $13.22.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.