MSDL today
$13.94-$0.06 (-0.43%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyDowntrend (confirmed)
4 hourBearish
1 hourStrong Bearish
15 minBullish
5 minStrong Bearish
Daily trend turns up above $15.68
Key levels
Resistance$14.63
Resistance$14.01
Support$13.52
Support$12.94
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystRBC Capital trims Morgan Stanley Direct target to $14, keeps hold rating
AnalystUBS raises Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund rating to Buy
AnalystRBC trims its valuation estimate for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
AnalystKBW trims Morgan Stanley Direct target to $15, keeps neutral rating
All MSDL news →About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company that invests primarily in directly originated senior secured loans of middle-market companies. It operates as a closed-end investment fund managed by an affiliate of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and has elected to be taxed as a regulated investment company. The fund finances its investments with borrowings, including revolving credit facilities, and may use leverage.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)
What Is the Price Target for MSDL?
SEPT Low Target
$15.50
SEPT Mid Target
$15.75
SEPT High Target
$16.00
Analyst Consensus
$15.75
Is MSDL a Buy or Sell Right Now?
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$17.80
7
Moat Score
NONE
4/9
Piotroski Score
0.3
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with MSDL?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
1 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
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Revenue YoY
N/A%
3yr Revenue CAGR
N/A%
EPS Growth YoY
-42.39%
FCF Growth YoY
N/A%
Revenue Trend
UNKNOWN
Dark Pool Trades for MSDL
PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for MSDL, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:59:30 | $13.93 | 2,389 | $$33K | MIDPOINT |
| 20:50:17 | $13.91 | 1,000 | $$14K | BUY |
| 20:38:21 | $13.91 | 2,439 | $$34K | SELL |
| 20:15:25 | $13.92 | 1,955 | $$27K | BUY |
| 20:13:30 | $13.93 | 1,000 | $$14K | SELL |
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What is MSDL stock price today?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is at $13.94, down 0.43% (-$0.06) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is MSDL stock moving today?
Latest MSDL news — Nov 11, 2026: RBC Capital trims Morgan Stanley Direct target to $14, keeps hold rating · Nov 11, 2026: UBS raises Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund rating to Buy
What is the MSDL price target?
The average analyst price target for MSDL is $15.75, ranging from $16 to $16, based on 2 analysts. Latest: UBS maintains on Sep 1, 2026.
What do analysts rate MSDL?
Analyst ratings for MSDL: 0 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did MSDL beat earnings?
MSDL last reported on Aug 6, 2026: EPS $0.45 vs $0.45 expected — a beat of 0.2%.
What is MSDL's P/E ratio?
MSDL trades at a P/E of 20.9 vs a Other average of 14.1.
Does MSDL pay a dividend?
Yes. MSDL's dividend yield is 12.80%.
How much debt does MSDL have?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund reported $2.0B of debt and $66M of cash (Jun 30, 2026).
What are MSDL support and resistance levels?
Support: $13.52, $12.94. Resistance: $14.01, $14.63, $15.02.
What are insiders doing with MSDL?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on MSDL?
Nov 11, 2026: RBC Capital trims Morgan Stanley Direct target to $14, keeps hold rating · Nov 11, 2026: UBS raises Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund rating to Buy · Nov 11, 2026: RBC trims its valuation estimate for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund