MSDL Dividend History & Analysis | 11.3% Yield
MSDL has a dividend yield of 11.3% and paid 2 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Top Dividend Payers in Diversified Financial Services
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| JXN | 8,223 M | 3.61% | 12.6% |
| IX | 33,878 M | 3.48% | 7.0% |
| CRBG | 15,187 M | 3.04% | 5.85% |
| EQH | 12,435 M | 2.09% | 4.37% |
| VOYA | 7,468 M | 2.57% | 3.41% |
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOYA | 7,468 M | 27.2% | 95.0% |
| JXN | 8,223 M | 13.3% | 100% |
| CRBG | 15,187 M | 27.8% | 76.8% |
| EQH | 12,435 M | 10.3% | 100% |
| ALRS | 619 M | 7.14% | 98.4% |
MSDL Dividend History: Last 10 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-23 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 3.04% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-24 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 3.09% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 2.67% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 2.49% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-24 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 400% | 2.4% |
| 2024-11-04 | 2024-11-04 | 2025-01-24 | Other | 0.1 | -80% | 0.5% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 400% | 2.51% |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-10-25 | Other | 0.1 | -80% | 0.51% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 2.15% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-04-25 | Quarterly | 0.5 | 0% | 2.22% |
MSDL Dividend FAQ
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) is a Business Development Company that primarily provides senior secured loans to middle-market companies and private-equity sponsors financing acquisitions, positioning itself in the higher-risk segment of the corporate bond market.
What is the Dividend Yield of MSDL?
As of February 2026, MSDL`s dividend yield is 11.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.00 USD by the current share price of 15.18.Does MSDL pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, MSDL paid a dividend of 2.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.5 USD.How often does MSDL pay dividends?
MSDL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MSDL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.MSDL dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MSDL for the next 4 payments are between 0.52 (+4.0%) and 0.679 (+35.8%).This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.
Will MSDL pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley Direct (MSDL) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MSDL?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Morgan Stanley Direct (MSDL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of MSDL?
MSDL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -9.09% per year.
Negative growth: MSDL's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of MSDL?
MSDL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.0%. If you bought MSDL's shares at 16.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.0% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of MSDL?
MSDL Payout Consistency is 97.0%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Morgan Stanley Direct has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does MSDL have a good Dividend Yield?
MSDL`s 11.32% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MSDL?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of MSDL is 1.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.What is the Dividend Rating of MSDL?
MSDL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 39.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39