Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Dividend History

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is a closed-end investment fund that focuses on providing senior secured loans to middle-market companies. Managed by Morgan Stanley, the fund aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing primarily in direct lending opportunities, often featuring floating-rate debt instruments. It caters to institutional investors seeking exposure to private credit markets with a focus on credit-oriented strategies.

1585 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
Phone: 212 761 0380
Website: https://www.msdl.com
Dividend Yield: 8.90%
Dividend Frequency: Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date Amount Ex Dividend Date Record Date
October 24, 2025 $0.50 09/30/2025 09/30/2025
July 25, 2025 $0.50 06/30/2025 06/30/2025
April 25, 2025 $0.50 03/31/2025 03/31/2025
January 24, 2025 $0.10 11/04/2024 11/04/2024
January 24, 2025 $0.50 12/31/2024 12/31/2024
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Dividends Summary

  • Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has issued 9 dividends over a period of about a year
  • The most recent dividend was paid 44 days ago, on July 25, 2025
  • The first recorded dividend was paid on April 25, 2024
  • The highest dividend payout was $0.50 per share
  • The average dividend over this 1 year span is $0.41 per share

Company News

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Page data last updated 09/07/2025 07:49:30 UTC Dividend yield is calculated using only dividends that have already been paid. Future or declared dividends are not included