Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Price & Performance (MSDL)

Sanctuary Advisors LLC has recently acquired 13,563 shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL), valued at approximately $286,000. Other institutional investors have also increased their holdings, reflecting growing confidence in this business development company. Analysts provide mixed ratings, with a consensus target price of $21.38.12

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) has announced a $0.50 quarterly dividend, offering an annualized yield of nearly 10%. The ex-dividend date is March 31, 2025. Despite a slight earnings miss in Q4, the company maintains a strong return on equity of 12.69%, making it attractive to income-focused investors.34

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) reported Q4 earnings of $0.57 per share, falling short of analysts' expectations of $0.63. However, with a net margin of 54.89% and a robust $1.77 billion market capitalization, the company continues to draw attention for its stability and high dividend yield.56