Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
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- symbol MSDL
- Rev/Share 3.7155
- Book/Share 20.5603
- PB 0.945
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC -0.5137
- MktCap 1693252220.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.1773
- PFCF -16.2675
- PE 8.1762
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.1132
- ROE 0.1139
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund: I Am Downgrading To Hold
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's total return has been flat since IPO, despite dividends being paid as expected. MSDL's share price weakness has occurred due to the shift from premium to discount-to-NAV, driven by insider selling and sector repricing. Current P/NAV of 0.96x offers neither strong upside nor downside for share price return movement.
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 9, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Sanna Johnson – Head-Investor Relations Jeff Levin – Chief Executive Officer Michael Occi – President David Pessah – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Melissa Wedel – J.P. Morgan Heli Sheth – Raymond James Marissa Lobo – UBS Operator Welcome to Morgan Stanley Direct Lending First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
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Earnings Preview: Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
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My 3 Biggest BDC Investing Mistakes Worth Avoiding
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
I've been tracking major BDCs for over three years, achieving high total returns and dividends, and outperforming the BDC index. My investments in BDCs are motivated by high yield, diversification from traditional dividend picks, and the potential to outperform in an underexplored market. Yet, there have been many bumps in the process, and some of them quite painful.
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3 High-Yielding BDCs For 2025
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Despite expected volatility and potential recession, Ares Capital, Blackstone Secured Lending, and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending are likely to maintain their current dividends in 2025. Ares Capital's conservative fiscal strategy, solid dividend coverage, and investment-grade credit ratings position it well for the year ahead. Blackstone Secured Lending's defensively-positioned portfolio and robust liquidity make it a strong contender, despite lower interest rates potentially impacting the sector.
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Investing In BDCs For Durable Income Amidst The Looming Recession
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Rising non-accrual base is the BDC Achilles heel. The current economic conditions drive up the probability of that risk. Hence, the BDC income and NAV durability have become extremely important topics.
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High-Yield Investors Rejoice: 2 Growth-Oriented BDCs Attractive On The Price Drop
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Market volatility offers dividend investors a chance to buy high-quality BDCs like Blackstone Secured Lending and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending at attractive prices. Despite recession fears, BXSL and MSDL's strong fundamentals, low non-performing loans, and robust liquidity make them appealing investment opportunities. BXSL's $28 price and MSDL's discount to NAV present attractive entry points, backed by well-known asset managers and growth-focused strategies.
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BDCs Are In Trouble, But In These Two I'm Increasing My Stakes
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
BDCs have performed worse than the S&P 500. It is logical since private credit is per definition a high-risk asset class. All in all, many BDCs are in trouble.
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Very Bad News For BDCs: How To Play President Trump's Tariff Volatility
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
The business development company, or BDC, sector's strong run appears to be coming to an end. The dividend party may be over, and I share one sector favorite whose dividend may surprisingly be in trouble. I also share one BDC, whose dividend remains relatively safe and its stock trades at a compelling valuation.
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Two 10%+ Dividends To Access Stress-Free Cash Flows
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
The emergence of tariffs have brought value/quality into the spotlight. Investors are flocking to value, which makes sense. However, investing in value does not necessarily have to be geared towards the lowest yielding and ultra-defensive plays.
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Retirement Income: I'm Seeking Treasure In These 7-9% Yields
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Income investing can be like treasure hunting in many ways. I detail 2 great income picks that offer high yields that are well-covered by cashflow. Both carry investment grade credit ratings and offer immediate diversification across strong asset classes.
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My BDC Portfolio And The Strategy For Alpha Going Forward
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
This is my first BDC portfolio monthly performance review article. The good news is that the portfolio has done its job, outperforming the two BDC benchmarks - PBDC and BIZD. Yet, on an absolute basis, the portfolio is slightly down.
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The Moment Of Truth For BDC Dividend Investors Is Close
Published: March 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
As a structural BDC bull I have to admit that the period of BDCs consistently surprising us on the upside has come to an end. Many lower quality BDCs have already cut their dividends to sync their cash flows with less favorable private credit lending environment. I would say that the moment of truth for high quality BDCs is also very close, where we will see how really durable their base dividends are.
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A $5,000 Monthly Income Portfolio For A 'SWAN' Retirement
Published: March 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
In this article, I share a three-category portfolio approach to achieve $5,000 of durable monthly current income streams. With durable monthly distributions, I mean well-mitigated dividend cut risk and inflation-protected income. I also provide concrete investment ideas that tick the necessary boxes for being included in the portfolio.
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund: Mispriced And Solid Enough For A Buy
Published: March 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Q4, 2024 earnings came in much lower than what was reported in the prior quarter. Theoretically, this might indicate elevated risk and potentially unsustainable earnings. Yet, the underlying driver for the decline is something that all BDCs have experienced, including MSDL's closest peers such as BXSL and KBDC.
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE:MSDL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Sanna Johnson - Investor Relations Jeff Levin - Chief Executive Officer Michael Occi - President David Pessah - Chief Financial Officer Rebecca Shaoul - Head, Portfolio Management Conference Call Participants Sean-Paul Adams - Raymond James Paul Johnson - KBW Doug Harter - UBS Operator Welcome to the Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Q4 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
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BDC Investors Beware: 3 Major Risks You Can't Ignore Right Now
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
BDCs have been soaring, but cracks are starting to show—here's what investors need to watch out for. We discuss why most BDCs are not worth buying now. One BDC stands out as a strong buy—find out which name offers value, safety, and sustainable dividends.
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BXSL Vs. MSDL: MSDL Is A Better Buy Right Now
Published: February 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
BXSL and MSDL are both defensive BDCs with a focus on first-lien debt, sharing several similarities. MSDL's valuation is more attractive compared to BXSL, trading closer to its NAV, making it a better value investment with a slightly higher regular dividend yield. I own both BDCs, but despite BXSL's solid performance, I see a greater risk-to-reward ratio in MSDL and will continue reinvesting in it.
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Published: February 19, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
- IPO Date 2024-01-24
- Website http://www.msdl.com
- Industry Financial - Conglomerates
- CEO Mr. Jeffrey S. Levin
- Employees None