Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Stock Historical Dividends and Yields
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) pays a dividend yield of 12.41% ($2.35 per share annually). The payout ratio is 2.75. The 5-year dividend growth rate is 0%. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has been paying dividends since 2024.
Below is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's complete dividend history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and dividend yield charts.
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| Growth Rate | Yield on Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | -5% | 11.79% |
| 3 Year | 0% | 12.41% |
| 5 Year | 0% | 12.41% |
| 10 Year | 0% | 12.41% |
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Dividend History & Ex-Dividend Dates
Complete history of 12 dividend payments by Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund since 2024. Each row shows the ex-dividend date, amount per share, record date, pay date, and declaration date.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Record Date | Pay Date | Declaration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.45 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-08-04 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.45 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-05-11 |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.45 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-24 | 2026-02-26 |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.5 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-23 | 2025-11-06 |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.5 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-24 | 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.5 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-05-08 |
| 2025-03-31 | USD 0.5 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-25 | 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-12-31 | USD 0.5 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-24 | 2024-11-07 |
| 2024-11-04 | USD 0.1 | 2024-11-04 | 2025-01-24 | 2024-01-11 |
| 2024-09-30 | USD 0.5 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-25 | 2024-08-06 |
| 2024-06-28 | USD 0.5 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-03-27 | USD 0.5 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-04-25 | 2024-03-04 |
Frequently Asked Questions: MSDL Dividend
What is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's (MSDL) current dividend yield?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) currently has a dividend yield of 12.41%, paying $2.35 per share annually. The forward yield is 11.76%.
What is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's payout ratio?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's payout ratio is 2.75, which represents the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends. A lower payout ratio generally suggests more room for future dividend growth and greater safety during earnings downturns.
How long has Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund been paying dividends?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has been paying dividends since 2024, a 2-year track record. The company has increased its dividend consistently since 2025.
Is Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's dividend growing?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's dividend has grown at an annualized rate of 0% over the past 5 years and 0% over the past 10 years. Dividend growth has been flat or negative recently.
Where can I see Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's complete dividend data?
Above this section you'll find Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund's complete dividend payment history, ex-dividend dates, payout ratio trends, and yield charts. For broader analysis of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund as an investment, visit the Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Stock summary page on GuruFocus.
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