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MSDL DRIP Calculator & Dividend Yield 2026
13.99% YieldFinancial ServicesMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund · NYSE
Price: $13.22 · Annual div: $1.85/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 132% · Ex-div: 2026-09-30
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MSDL Dividend Yield
MSDL (Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund) has a dividend yield of 13.99%, based on an annual dividend of $1.85 per share and a price of $13.22. Over the last 12 months it paid $1.85 per share — a trailing yield of 13.99%. Dividends are paid quarterly.
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MSDL Dividend History — Last 14 Payments
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount / Share | TTM Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30Latest | 2026-10-23 | $0.4500 | 12.13% | $15.25 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-24 | $0.4500 | 12.20% | $15.57 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-24 | $0.4500 | 13.24% | $14.73 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-23 | $0.5000 | 11.66% | $17.15 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-24 | $0.5000 | 11.62% | $18.07 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-25 | $0.5000 | 11.28% | $19.51 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-25 | $0.5000 | 10.78% | $20.41 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-24 | $0.5000 | 10.34% | $21.27 |
| 2024-11-04 | 2025-01-24 | $0.1000 | 11.49% | $20.02 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-25 | $0.5000 | 10.91% | $20.16 |
| 2024-08-05 | 2024-10-25 | $0.1000 | 8.34% | $20.39 |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | $0.5000 | 6.91% | $23.16 |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-04-25 | $0.5000 | 5.56% | $19.79 |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-25 | $0.6000 | — | — |
About Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund functions as a business development company (BDC) specializing in finance, primarily providing capital to mid-sized enterprises. Its investment strategy focuses on directly originating and funding senior secured term loans, encompassing both first-lien and second-lien security interests. This entity commenced operations on May 30, 2019, and maintains its principal headquarters in New York City.
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🌍 MSDL Yield by Country & Account Type
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| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 13.99% | 11.19% | $1,399 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 11.89% | 9.09% | $1,189 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 11.19% | 8.39% | $1,119 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 13.99% | 11.19% | $1,399 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 12.77% | 9.97% | $1,277 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 13.99% | 11.19% | $1,399 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 10.49% | 7.69% | $1,049 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 11.89% | 9.09% | $1,189 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 9.79% | 6.99% | $979 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 10.30% | 7.50% | $1,030 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 9.79% | 6.99% | $979 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
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📅 MSDL Dividend Payment Schedule
MSDL pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Ex-div: 2026-09-30.
📊 MSDL vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How MSDL compares to typical Financial Services averages.
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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is currently trading at $13.22, trading near its 52-week low. The current dividend yield is 13.99% based on an annual payout of $1.85 per share.
MSDL (Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund) — 13.99% Dividend Yield Analysis
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) is a financial services stock currently trading at $13.22 with a dividend yield of 13.99%. It pays an annual dividend of $1.85 per share. The payout ratio of 132% indicates investors should monitor dividend sustainability. Over the past 5 years, MSDL has grown its dividend at a compound annual rate of 100.0%.
- High payout ratio (132%) — dividend cuts are possible if earnings decline.
- Above-average yield (13.99%) may signal elevated risk — verify sustainability.
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