Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $13.03, -1.96% vs the prior close of $13.29.
- Volume 532.73K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
MSDL dips 2.0% to $13.03. Closed at $13.03, -1.96% vs the prior close of $13.29. Day range $13.03–$13.35, opened at $13.41.
MSDL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — MSDL dips 2.0% to $13.03
- Closed at $13.03, -1.96% vs the prior close of $13.29. Day range $13.03–$13.35, opened at $13.41.
- Volume was 532.73K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 460.14K.
- Price is -10.7% vs its 50-day average ($14.59) and -13.9% vs its 200-day average ($15.13).
- 52-week range $12.94–$17.91; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 27.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — MSDL rises 2.4% to $13.29
- Closed at $13.29, +2.39% vs the prior close of $12.98. Day range $13.07–$13.36, opened at $13.07.
- Volume was 447.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 458.98K.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.64) and -12.3% vs its 200-day average ($15.15).
- 52-week range $12.94–$17.91; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 25.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MSDL dips 1.3% to $12.98, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $12.98, -1.29% vs the prior close of $13.15. Day range $12.94–$13.15, opened at $13.04.
- Volume was 478.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 457.43K.
- Price is -11.5% vs its 50-day average ($14.67) and -14.4% vs its 200-day average ($15.17).
- 52-week range $12.94–$17.91; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 27.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — MSDL dips 0.7% to $13.15, a 52-week low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $13.15, -0.68% vs the prior close of $13.24. Day range $13.01–$13.33, opened at $13.28.
- Volume was 626.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 451.05K.
- Price is -10.6% vs its 50-day average ($14.72) and -13.4% vs its 200-day average ($15.19).
- 52-week range $13.01–$17.91; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 26.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — MSDL dips 1.0% to $13.24, a 52-week low
- Closed at $13.24, -1.05% vs the prior close of $13.38. Day range $13.21–$13.43, opened at $13.39.
- Volume was 598.30K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 451.74K.
- Price is -10.3% vs its 50-day average ($14.75) and -12.9% vs its 200-day average ($15.20).
- 52-week range $13.21–$17.91; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 26.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MSDL dips 1.4% to $13.38
- Closed at $13.38, -1.40% vs the prior close of $13.57. Day range $13.38–$13.55, opened at $13.53.
- Volume was 550.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 452.57K.
- Price is -9.5% vs its 50-day average ($14.78) and -12.1% vs its 200-day average ($15.22).
- 52-week range $13.23–$17.91; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 25.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MSDL rises 1.8% to $13.57
- Closed at $13.57, +1.80% vs the prior close of $13.33. Day range $13.30–$13.61, opened at $13.30.
- Volume was 448.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 458.90K.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($14.81) and -11.0% vs its 200-day average ($15.24).
- 52-week range $13.23–$17.91; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 24.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MSDL dips 1.1% to $13.33, a 52-week low
- Closed at $13.33, -1.11% vs the prior close of $13.48. Day range $13.23–$13.43, opened at $13.41.
- Volume was 489.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 467.90K.
- Price is -10.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.83) and -12.6% vs its 200-day average ($15.26).
- 52-week range $13.23–$17.91; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 25.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MSDL dips 0.6% to $13.48, a 52-week low
- Closed at $13.48, -0.59% vs the prior close of $13.56. Day range $13.48–$13.66, opened at $13.55.
- Volume was 423.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 469.03K.
- Price is -9.4% vs its 50-day average ($14.87) and -11.8% vs its 200-day average ($15.27).
- 52-week range $13.43–$17.91; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 24.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MSDL ends flat (+0.2%) to $13.56
- Closed at $13.56, +0.22% vs the prior close of $13.53. Day range $13.53–$13.72, opened at $13.60.
- Volume was 677.90K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 462.11K.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($14.91) and -11.3% vs its 200-day average ($15.29).
- 52-week range $13.43–$17.91; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 2, 2026 — MSDL dips 1.3% to $13.53, a 52-week low
- Closed at $13.53, -1.31% vs the prior close of $13.71. Day range $13.43–$13.84, opened at $13.82.
- Volume was 800.70K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 453.00K.
- Price is -9.4% vs its 50-day average ($14.94) and -11.6% vs its 200-day average ($15.31).
- 52-week range $13.43–$17.91; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 24.5% below the 52-week high.
MSDL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about MSDL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 29, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: $7.93M (prior year $36.10M) (-78.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.09 (prior year $0.41) (-78.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Jul 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Jul 1, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jun 29, 2026 · Form FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jun 29, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Things to know before you trade MSDL
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.16% (largest 4.5%).
- Liquidity: about 515.35K shares (≈$6.71M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $13.03 vs a range of $12.94–$17.91 (2% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($0.45/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 25 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Jeff M. Day bought 5,000 shares on Mar 5, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 5, 2026; 8-K Sep 29, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 84.11M shares outstanding (Aug 5, 2026), -3.1% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: —.
MSDL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13.41 | 13.35 | 13.03 | 13.03 | 532.73K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 13.07 | 13.36 | 13.07 | 13.29 | 447.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 13.04 | 13.15 | 12.94 | 12.98 | 478.50K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13.28 | 13.33 | 13.01 | 13.15 | 626.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13.39 | 13.43 | 13.21 | 13.24 | 598.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 13.53 | 13.55 | 13.38 | 13.38 | 550.90K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 13.30 | 13.61 | 13.30 | 13.57 | 448.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 13.41 | 13.43 | 13.23 | 13.33 | 489.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 13.55 | 13.66 | 13.48 | 13.48 | 423.00K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 13.60 | 13.72 | 13.53 | 13.56 | 677.90K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 13.82 | 13.84 | 13.43 | 13.53 | 800.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 13.58 | 13.76 | 13.48 | 13.71 | 798.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 13.83 | 13.90 | 13.62 | 13.63 | 731.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 14.17 | 14.38 | 14.08 | 14.27 | 641.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 14.23 | 14.25 | 14.07 | 14.16 | 413.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 14.36 | 14.38 | 14.23 | 14.29 | 516.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 14.45 | 14.68 | 14.28 | 14.33 | 414.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 14.58 | 14.59 | 14.40 | 14.40 | 295.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 14.84 | 14.84 | 14.60 | 14.64 | 222.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 14.67 | 14.76 | 14.60 | 14.65 | 198.20K |
About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “—”. Its business address is in NEW YORK, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1782524.
MSDL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Binstock | Director | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Bruce D Frank | Director | Nov 12, 2025 |
| David N Miller | Director | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Michael Jr. Occi | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Hope L. Brown | Chief Compliance Officer | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Jeff M. Day | Co-President | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Ashwin Krishnan | Chief Investment Officer | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Orit Mizrachi | See Remarks | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Michael Jr. Occi | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Jeff M. Day | Buy | 5,000 | $14.90 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Jeff M. Day | Buy | 5,000 | $14.90 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Jeff M. Day | Buy | 5,000 | $14.90 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Jeff M. Day | Buy | 5,000 | $14.90 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Orit Mizrachi | Buy | 1,000 | $14.49 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Orit Mizrachi | Buy | 1,000 | $14.49 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Orit Mizrachi | Buy | 1,000 | $14.49 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Orit Mizrachi | Buy | 1,000 | $14.49 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | David N Miller | Buy | 5,000 | $14.69 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | David N Miller | Buy | 5,000 | $14.69 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | David N Miller | Buy | 5,000 | $14.69 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | David N Miller | Buy | 5,000 | $14.69 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Michael Jr. Occi | Buy | 7,000 | $14.87 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Michael Jr. Occi | Buy | 7,000 | $14.87 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Michael Jr. Occi | Buy | 7,000 | $14.87 |
MSDL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $122.09M | 1.40 | $150.90M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $215.56M | 2.43 | $-382.51M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $231.01M | 3.11 | $-83.82M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $48.54M | 0.79 | $-429.83M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $83.25M | 2.67 | $-1.66B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.71B, total liabilities $2.06B, cash $65.82M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MSDL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.45 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.51 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.47 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.62 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.16 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.26 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.70 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.22 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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