MSDL Dividend Calculator
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) currently yields 12.35% and paid $1.90 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$15.38
Dividend Yield
12.35%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.90
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-13.6%
Raise Streak
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Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from MSDL
Portfolio Value
$73,428
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$461
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — MSDL
Projected Income from MSDL
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,977 | $165 | 1168.8 | $17,977 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,627 | $219 | 1788.7 | $24,892 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,213 | $268 | 2520.4 | $31,735 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $3,734 | $311 | 3374.9 | $38,448 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $4,190 | $349 | 4363.4 | $44,977 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,580 | $382 | 5497.8 | $51,276 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $4,907 | $409 | 6790.4 | $57,301 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $5,174 | $431 | 8253.8 | $63,020 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $5,382 | $449 | 9901.4 | $68,403 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $5,537 | $461 | 11747.1 | $73,428 |
MSDL Dividend Per Share by Year
MSDL Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-24 | $0.45 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-24 | $0.45 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-23 | $0.50 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-24 | $0.50 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-25 | $0.50 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-25 | $0.50 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-24 | $0.50 |
| 2024-11-04 | 2025-01-24 | $0.10 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-25 | $0.50 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-10-25 | $0.10 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | $0.50 |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-04-25 | $0.50 |
MSDL Dividend FAQ
How much does MSDL pay in dividends per share?
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund paid $1.90 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does MSDL pay dividends?
MSDL pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is MSDL's dividend yield?
At the last close of $15.38, MSDL yields approximately 12.35% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is MSDL's dividend growth rate?
MSDL does not yet have 5 years of dividend history for a long-run growth rate. Over the last year, its payout changed -13.6%.
How much MSDL do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.90 per share per year, roughly 632 shares — about $9,720.16 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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