Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Stock Price & Analysis
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) rose 1.06% to USD 15.27 as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
MSDL last closed at USD 15.11; the session ranged USD 15.23–15.35 on volume of 435,905 shares. Market capitalization is $1.29B, with a 52-week range of USD 13.66–19.94 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC)
| Price | USD 15.27 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.06% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 15.11 |
| Open | USD 15.16 |
| Day Range | USD 15.23 – 15.35 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 13.66 – 19.94 |
| Volume | 435,905 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.29B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MSDL)
Nexqual's technical model rates MSDL "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 123 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 15.03) |
| MACD | 0.04 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (MSDL)
Wall Street analysts rate MSDL "Hold" based on 7 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15.61 (range USD 14–17), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 7 |
| Mean Target | USD 15.61 |
| High Target | USD 17 |
| Low Target | USD 14 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (MSDL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.46 |
| Revenue Estimate | $90.03M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.47 vs est 0.46 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.49 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.5 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.5 vs est 0.52 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MSDL)
| Total Revenue | $384.89M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -12.20% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +80.85% |
| Profit Margin | +22.84% |
| ROE | +5.01% |
| Debt / Equity | 121.45 |
| Current Ratio | 1.47 |
| Total Cash | $80.97M |
| Total Debt | $2.05B |
| Free Cash Flow | $108.74M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MSDL)
Nexqual rates Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Operating margin 81% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $81M cash vs $2.05B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $109M, 27% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 5%, ROA 4.9% |
Ownership (MSDL)
| Insider Ownership | +0.60% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +31.47% |
| Shares Outstanding | 84.76M |
| Short % of Float | +5.36% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
Leadership (MSDL)
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is led by Michael Occi (age 40), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Michael Occi (age 40) |
|---|---|
| Co- President & COO | Orit Mizrachi (age 52) |
| Co-President | Jeffrey M. Day (age 47) |
| Chief Financial Officer | David Pessah (age 39) |
Major Backers & Investors (MSDL)
Notable institutional backers of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund include Morgan Stanley, Generali Asset Management Spa Sgr, UBS Group AG, according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 18.73% |
| Generali Asset Management Spa Sgr | 2.16% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.88% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.69% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck BDC Income ETF | 1.4% |
| RiverNorth Capital Management, LLC | 1.24% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.05% |
| Muzinich & Co., Inc. | 0.91% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC.
From Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company.
- The fund chiefly invests in riskier bonds, issued by middle-market companies or by private equity firms looking to finance their acquisitions.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBDC | Kayne Anderson BDC, Inc. | USD 14.43 | ▲ 0.63% |
| BXSL | Blackstone Secured Lending Fund | USD 23.96 | ▲ 1.65% |
| NCDL | Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. | USD 12.88 | ▲ 0.86% |
| OBDC | Blue Owl Capital Corporation | USD 11.16 | ▲ 1.27% |
| GBDC | Golub Capital BDC, Inc. | USD 13.1 | ▲ 0.46% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 08:34 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.