MSDL Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund · Financial Services

Current Price
$15.66
Dividend Yield
12.38%
Annual Dividend
$1.95
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
139.30%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
C
Overall
A+
Yield
D
Growth
D
Safety
D+
Consistency
D
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
139.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
75.30%
5Y Growth Rate
N/A
1Y Growth Rate
-9.09%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
4 years

Payment History

12 payments (of 12 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Mar 31, 2026$0.4500
Dec 31, 2025$0.5000
Sep 30, 2025$0.5000
Jun 30, 2025$0.5000
Mar 31, 2025$0.5000
Dec 31, 2024$0.5000
Nov 4, 2024$0.1000
Sep 30, 2024$0.5000
Aug 5, 2024$0.1000
Jun 28, 2024$0.5000
Mar 27, 2024$0.5000
Dec 27, 2023$0.6000

5-Year Yield Range

Where MSDL's yield sits today
Avg 11.39%High 12.14%Low 10.65%Current 12.38%
10.65%12.14%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund pay dividends?

Yes, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.95 per share annually, yielding 12.38%.

How much does MSDL pay in dividends per year?

MSDL pays $1.95 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is MSDL's dividend safe?

MSDL has a payout ratio of 139.3% and has paid dividends for 4 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is D.

Has MSDL ever cut its dividend?

Yes, MSDL's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2025.

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