/MSDL
MSDL Stock - Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Financial Services|Financial - ConglomeratesNYSE
$16.93-0.65%
$0.11 (-0.65%) • Dec 19
60
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.38
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).59
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.100
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+4.4%upside
Target: $17.67
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ENTRY ZONE$16.76 – $17.10
TARGET (TP)$17.67
STOP LOSS$15.58
RISK/REWARD1:0.5
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.26
52W High$21.75
52W Low$15.70
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $332.52M | $328.13M | $100.22M | $98.62M | $23.47M |
| Gross Profit | $209.59M | $215.25M | $33.03M | $77.61M | $19.74M |
| Gross Margin | 63.0% | 65.6% | 33.0% | 78.7% | 84.1% |
| Operating Income | $218.00M | $232.53M | $48.88M | $83.33M | $18.30M |
| Net Income | $215.56M | $231.01M | $48.54M | $83.25M | $18.30M |
| Net Margin | 64.8% | 70.4% | 48.4% | 84.4% | 78.0% |
| EPS | $2.43 | $2.62 | $0.55 | $0.94 | $0.21 |
Company Overview
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development and finance company, which engages in lending to middle-market companies. It invests in directly originated senior secured term loans including first lien senior secured term loans and second lien senior secured term loans. The company was founded on May 30, 2019 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
4
57%
Hold / Neutral
3
43%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
4 Bullish3 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$21
Average Target
↑ 21.7% Upside
Now
$17
Low
$21
Average
$24
High
Based on 9 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26th 2025 | RBC Capital Mkts | Downgrade | Sector Perform | $18 |
| October 7th 2025 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | $18.5 |
| October 6th 2025 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $17 |
| July 18th 2024 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $23.5 |
| May 13th 2024 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Market Perform | - |
| February 20th 2024 | RBC Capital Mkts | Initiation | Outperform | $21 |
| February 20th 2024 | JP Morgan | Initiation | Neutral | - |
| February 20th 2024 | Keefe Bruyette | Initiation | Market Perform | $21 |
| February 20th 2024 | Wells Fargo | Initiation | Equal Weight | $21 |
| February 20th 2024 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | $23.5 |
| February 20th 2024 | Raymond James | Initiation | Outperform | $22 |
Earnings History & Surprises
MSDLBeat Rate
50%
Last 8 quarters
Avg Surprise
-1.9%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
4/4
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.50
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+1.5%
$0.67vs$0.66
Q2 24
-3.1%
$0.63vs$0.65
Q3 24
+1.6%
$0.63vs$0.62
Q4 24
+3.1%
$0.66vs$0.64
Q1 25
-9.5%
$0.57vs$0.63
Q2 25
-7.1%
$0.52vs$0.56
Q3 25
-3.8%
$0.50vs$0.52
Q4 25
+2.0%
$0.50vs$0.49
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.49 | $0.50 | +2.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.50 | -3.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.56 | $0.52 | -7.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.63 | $0.57 | -9.5% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.64 | $0.66 | +3.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $0.62 | $0.63 | +1.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $0.65 | $0.63 | -3.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $0.66 | $0.67 | +1.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | — | $0.83 | — | — |
Q2 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | — | $0.64 | — | — |
Q1 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | — | $0.50 | — | — |
Q4 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | — | $0.26 | — | — |
Q3 2022 | Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.11 | — | — |
Q2 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | — | $-0.04 | — | — |
Q1 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.25 | — | — |
Q4 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.30 | — | — |
Q3 2021 | Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.25 | — | — |
Q2 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | — | $0.23 | — | — |
Latest News
RBC Capital Downgrades Morgan Stanley Direct to Sector Perform, Lowers Price Target to $18
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 26, 2025, 10:48 AM
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Morgan Stanley Direct, Lowers Price Target to $18.5
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 05:34 PM
JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Morgan Stanley Direct, Raises Price Target to $16.5
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 05:26 PM
Morgan Stanley Direct Q3 EPS $0.32, Sales $99.700M
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 10:08 PM
UBS Maintains Neutral on Morgan Stanley Direct, Lowers Price Target to $18
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 14, 2025, 04:34 PM
Wells Fargo Upgrades Morgan Stanley Direct to Overweight, Maintains Price Target to $17
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Oct 6, 2025, 12:10 PM
RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Morgan Stanley Direct, Lowers Price Target to $19
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 10, 2025, 02:10 PM
Frequently Asked Questions about MSDL
What is MSDL's current stock price?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is currently trading at $16.93 per share. The stock has moved -0.65% today.
What is the analyst price target for MSDL?
The average analyst price target for MSDL is $17.67, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund in?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Financial - Conglomerates industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is MSDL's market cap?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has a market capitalization of $1.47 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does MSDL pay dividends?
No, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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