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Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommenMay 5 at 4:10 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (MSDL) Expected to Announce Earnings on ThursdayMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Thursday, May 8. (View Earnings Report at https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-5-8-morgan-stanley-direct-lending-stock/)May 3 at 6:20 AM | marketbeat.comContrasting Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) & ESH Acquisition (NASDAQ:ESHA)May 3 at 2:01 AM | americanbankingnews.comEnvestnet Asset Management Inc. Acquires New Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Envestnet Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 62,491 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,May 2 at 3:26 AM | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Given New $19.00 Price Target at Wells Fargo & CompanyWells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending from $20.00 to $19.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday.April 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Takes $3.05 Million Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 147,660 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,05April 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Bought by Marshall Wace LLPMarshall Wace LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 127.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 99,913 shares of the company's stock aftApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comRockefeller Capital Management L.P. Raises Stock Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. grew its holdings in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 132.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 40,350 shares of the compaApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Purchases 96,544 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 334.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 125,416 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 96,544 shares duriApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comExpert Outlook: Morgan Stanley Direct Through The Eyes Of 6 AnalystsApril 24, 2025 | benzinga.com29,142 Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Bought by XTX Topco LtdXTX Topco Ltd bought a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 29,142 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comRenaissance Technologies LLC Acquires 335,800 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 1,987.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 352,700 shares of the company's stockApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Acquired by LPL Financial LLCLPL Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 96.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 56,164 shares of the company's stock after purchasing anApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Rises By 80.6%Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 264,000 shares, an increase of 80.6% from the March 15th total of 146,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 699,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the company are short sold.April 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending price target lowered to $20.50 from $21 at UBSApril 18, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comTT Capital Management LLC Takes Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)TT Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 45,980 shares of the company's stock, valuedApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Purchased by ExodusPoint Capital Management LPExodusPoint Capital Management LP increased its position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 195.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 49,011 shares of the company's stock after acquApril 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFranklin Resources Inc. Has $4.91 Million Holdings in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 207.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 237,754 shares of the company'sApril 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comZuckerman Investment Group LLC Invests $756,000 in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Zuckerman Investment Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 36,000 shares of the compApril 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Hits New 1-Year Low - Here's What HappenedMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Reaches New 12-Month Low - Time to Sell?April 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the five brokerages that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a buy rating tApril 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Stock PriceKeefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their target price on shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending from $21.00 to $20.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday.April 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comGrantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC Acquires New Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC bought a new position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 68,785 shares of the companApril 10, 2025 | marketbeat.com17,029 Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Purchased by Commonwealth Equity Services LLCCommonwealth Equity Services LLC purchased a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 17,029 shares of the company's stock, vaApril 9, 2025 | marketbeat.com4MSDL : Breaking Down Morgan Stanley Direct: 4 Analysts Share Their ViewsApril 8, 2025 | benzinga.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Hits New 52-Week Low - Here's WhyMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Hits New 52-Week Low - Here's What HappenedApril 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Makes New Investment in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 147,660 shares of the company's stock, vaMarch 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 146,200 shares, an increase of 101.7% from the February 28th total of 72,500 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 617,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.March 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comLM Advisors LLC Sells 17,856 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)LM Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 45.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 21,650 shares of the company's stock after sellingMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comSfmg LLC Purchases New Holdings in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Sfmg LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 138,620 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,864,000. Sfmg LLC owned 0.16% ofMarch 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comPNC Financial Services Group Inc. Buys New Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)PNC Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 24,724 shares of the company's stock, vMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Short Interest Up 99.7% in FebruaryMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 72,500 shares, a growth of 99.7% from the February 13th total of 36,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 582,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company's shares are sold short.March 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNaviter Wealth LLC Invests $3.43 Million in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Naviter Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 161,561 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyMarch 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comNordwand Advisors LLC Makes New $332,000 Investment in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Nordwand Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 16,060 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $332,000. Morgan StanMarch 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comBlack Swift Group LLC Acquires New Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Black Swift Group LLC acquired a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 24,470 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $506,0March 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Receives "Outperform" Rating from Royal Bank of CanadaRoyal Bank of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $22.00 target price on shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending in a research report on Tuesday.March 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comSanctuary Advisors LLC Takes $286,000 Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 13,563 shares of the company's stock, valued at approMarch 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comRBC Capital Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)March 4, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Remains a Hold on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)March 3, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comJ.P. Morgan Remains a Hold on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL)March 3, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo & Company Cuts Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Price Target to $20.00Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending from $21.00 to $20.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Monday.March 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 (NYSE:MSDL)Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.50 per share on Friday, April 25th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 31st.March 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ4 2024 Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Earnings CallMarch 1, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Issues Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.06 EPSMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.63 by ($0.06). Morgan Stanley Direct Lending had a return on equity of 12.69% and a net margin of 54.89%.February 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 28, 2025 | seekingalpha.comAnalysts Are Neutral on Top NA Stocks: Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL), Solventum Corporation (SOLV)February 28, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund 2024 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationFebruary 28, 2025 | seekingalpha.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Purchased by Muzinich & Co. Inc.Muzinich & Co. Inc. grew its stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 2,953.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 104,501 shares of the company's stock afterFebruary 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces December 31, 2024 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per ShareFebruary 27, 2025 | businesswire.com92,836 Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Bought by Denali Advisors LLCDenali Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 92,836 shares of the company's sFebruary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Morgan Stanley Direct Lending News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for MSDL and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MSDL Media Mentions By Week MSDL Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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