Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (NYSE: MSDL) ("MSDL”), a business development company externally managed by MS Capital Partners Adviser Inc., today announced it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, after the market closes. MSDL will host a conference call at 10:00 am ET on Friday, November 6, 2026, to review its financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session. Conference Call I.

Business Wire • Oct 5, 2026

If I Could Only Buy 2 Investments While The Fed Hikes Rates

Rising interest rates could create serious pressure for consumers, corporations, housing, equity valuations, and the federal government's debt-servicing burden. However, there are some investments that are well-positioned for Fed rate hikes. I detail my two favorite places to invest that should be highly resilient in the current environment.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 19, 2026

A $100,000 Retirement Dividend Snowball In A Rising-Rate World

Building a $100,000 dividend snowball is foundational for financial security and passive income. I detail how I would go about doing so in today's rising rate environment. I also share some specific picks and how to allocate capital on a percentage basis to build the snowball.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: 0.75x P/NAV, 12% Yield Not Enough To Pull The Trigger

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (MSDL) trades at a 0.75x P/NAV and yields more than 12%. But the BDC faces persistent portfolio and earnings headwinds. A recent joint venture failed to drive investment income growth, with Q2 net investment income declining to $0.45 and portfolio value shrinking. Rising non-accruals (2.9%), declining NAV, and tight dividend coverage signal deteriorating credit quality and heightened risk of another dividend cut.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

2 Golden Buying Opportunities Before The Fed Hikes Rates

The Fed is likely going to hike rates this week. I take a look at two deeply undervalued opportunities that are likely to be beneficiaries of the rate hikes. I also discuss some of the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 14, 2026

The Best REIT And BDC To Own If Things Get Rougher From Here

The market is a precarious place to invest right now, given where valuations and risks sit. I discuss the REIT and BDC that are best positioned to weather a major downturn from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. I also discuss the risks involved.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

Private Credit Stocks Are Rebounding, but Shared Loans Bring Growing Risk

The overlapping portion of Business Development Company funds has risen from about 10% of the average portfolio in 2010 to over 55% today.

Barrons • Aug 31, 2026

Two 11%+ Yielding External BDCs Built For Long-Term Compounding

Externally managed BDCs face structural challenges, notably high fees and misaligned incentives, making them difficult portfolio inclusions. I favor internally managed BDCs for long-term value, but selectively own some external names as well. There could be two motives for owning external ones: 1) tactical trades (high risk, high retur) and 2) long-term income compounding.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2026

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund: The Dividend Is Likely To Get Slashed (Rating Downgrade)

I'm downgrading the Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund to a "Sell" due to rising non-accruals and deteriorating fundamentals. Q2 saw NII per share fall to $0.55 and non-accruals spike from 1.5% to 2.9%, driving a $0.31 NAV decline. Dividend coverage is thin, with base coverage at ~90% on a cash basis and limited prospects for sustainable growth.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: High Safety Margin Despite Non-Accrual Challenges

Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund trades at a 21% discount to NAV, reflecting market concerns over dividend sustainability and asset quality. MSDL's portfolio shrank for the fourth consecutive quarter since Q2'25, with cost-based non-accruals rising to 2.9% and NII per share down 9.4% year-over-year. Dividend coverage remains fragile at ~101% after a recent cut, raising the risk of further reductions if negative trends persist.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2026