MSDL — Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | MSDL | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.48% | 3.04% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | — | 6.38% |
| Payout Ratio | 132.1% | 33.5% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 4 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | -2.9% | 7.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-9.09%
3-Year Growth
N/A
5-Year Growth
N/A
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Sep 30, 2026
Last Payment
Oct 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.4500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4500 | -10.00% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.5000 | +400.00% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.1000 | -80.00% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.5000 | +400.00% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.1000 | -80.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.5000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.5000 | -16.67% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.6000 | N/A |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
132.1%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
96.3%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.34 | $34.10M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.41 | $40.81M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.32 | $39.01M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.33 | $53.75M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 2, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.