Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (MSDL) News Today $19.44 -0.04 (-0.21%) As of 06/13/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock MSDL Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 Time Period Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Director Acquires $194,300.00 in StockJune 11 at 6:48 AM | insidertrades.comKevin Shannon Acquires 10,000 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) StockMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) Director Kevin Shannon acquired 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 6th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $19.43 per share, for a total transaction of $194,300.00. Following the acquisition, the director now owns 5,700 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $110,751. This trade represents a -232.56% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.June 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Bought by Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. raised its position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 313.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 88,678 shares of the company's stock after purJune 6, 2025 | marketbeat.com23,900 Shares in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Purchased by Two Sigma Advisers LPTwo Sigma Advisers LP purchased a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 23,900 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4June 5, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 142,900 shares, a decrease of 18.0% from the April 30th total of 174,200 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 596,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.June 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Shares Sold by LM Advisors LLCLM Advisors LLC lowered its position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 45.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 21,650 shares of the company's stock after sellingMay 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comJane Street Group LLC Buys 26,216 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 175.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,146 shares of the company's stock after purchaMay 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comDemystifying Morgan Stanley Direct: Insights From 7 Analyst ReviewsMay 23, 2025 | benzinga.comD. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. Takes Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 131,395 shares of the company's stock, vMay 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comCaptrust Financial Advisors Boosts Position in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 100.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,986 shares of the company's stock after buying anMay 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comBalyasny Asset Management L.P. Acquires New Holdings in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Balyasny Asset Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 18,706 shares of the company's stock, valued aMay 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comCubist Systematic Strategies LLC Purchases 37,970 Shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC increased its position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 257.1% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 52,741 shares of the company's stockMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund prices $350M notes offeringMay 13, 2025 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Prices Public Offering of $350.0 Million 6.000% Notes Due 2030May 12, 2025 | gurufocus.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q1 2025 Earnings Report Preview: What To ExpectMay 10, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Holdings Trimmed by Cliffwater LLCCliffwater LLC lessened its position in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 31.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,446,014 shares of the company's stock after sMay 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comQ1 2025 Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Earnings CallMay 10, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Financial Corp Increases Stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Stifel Financial Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) by 82.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 70,487 shares of thMay 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund sees $233M in Q1 investment commitments, updates on tariffs and M&A activityMay 9, 2025 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 9, 2025 | seekingalpha.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund 2025 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 9, 2025 | seekingalpha.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces March 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2025 Regular Dividend of $0.50 per ShareMay 8, 2025 | businesswire.comLido Advisors LLC Buys New Stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL)Lido Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 13,944 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $296,000. Several other hedgeMay 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comMorgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from AnalystsShares of Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (NYSE:MSDL - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the six analysts that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommenMay 5, 2025 | 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, 2025 | marketbeat.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, 2025 | 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. 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