MSDL is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (Financial Services). Trading at $15.25. Current dividend yield: 11.80%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.80 |
| Current yield | 11.80% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 30, 2026(in 24 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | — |
| Payout ratio | 275% |
| Market cap | $1.28B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.4500 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.4500 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.4500 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.5000 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.5000 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.5000 |
About MSDL
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a fund whose investment objective is to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns via current income and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation by investing predominantly in directly originated senior secured term loans issued by U.S. middle-market companies backed by private equity sponsors. It invests predominantly in directly originated senior secured term loans including first lien senior secured term loans including unitranche loans and second lien senior secured term loans, with the balance of the investments expected to be in higher-yielding assets such as mezzanine debt, unsecured debt, equity investments and other opportunistic asset purchases.
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Frequently asked
What is MSDL's dividend yield?
MSDL (Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund) currently has a dividend yield of 11.80%, which works out to about $1.80 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MSDL's next ex-dividend date?
MSDL's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 24 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MSDL last pay a dividend?
MSDL's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does MSDL pay dividends?
MSDL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
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