Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
msdl · stock forecast · 6 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Hold
6 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$17.00
Consensus
$16.42
+7.5% upside
Low
$16.00
Median: $16.25 · Last Close: $15.27
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Consensus Target
$16.42
7.5% upside
High Target
$17
11.3%
Low Target
$16
4.8%
Current Price
$15.27
as of today
Based on analyst price targets, the MSDL stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $16 to $17. The consensus MSDL price forecast of $16.42 implies 7.5% upside from the current price of $15.27.
Short-Term Price Prediction
Algorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $15.34 | ↑ 0.45% |
1-day model range: $15.3–$15.38. Peak: $15.38 (+0.45%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $13 | -13.6% |
| 2028 | $12 | -20.1% |
| 2029 | $12 | -23.4% |
| 2030 | $11 | -25.1% |
| 2031 | — | -26.1% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
NEUTRAL
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · MSDL · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-04-16 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform→Market Perform |
| 2026-03-13 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-03-13 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-03-05 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform→Sector Perform |
| 2026-03-02 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal Weight→Equal Weight |
| 2026-03-02 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform→Market Perform |
| 2026-01-07 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade ↓ | Overweight→Equal Weight |
| 2025-11-26 | RBC Capital | Downgrade ↓ | Outperform→Sector Perform |
| 2025-11-10 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) stock. Of the recent 35 rating actions, 1 were upgrades and 4 were downgrades. 6 analysts currently cover MSDL.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
MSDL analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 1 to 0 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$420M
↑ 16.3% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$398M
↓ 5.2% YoY
EPS This Year
$2.54
EPS Next Year
$2.02
↓ 20.4% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast MSDL EPS of $2.54 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 4 analysts. The MSDL revenue forecast is $420M for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The MSDL stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 6 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus MSDL price target is $16.42 (+7.5% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.
The MSDL short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $15.34 (+0.45%). The MSDL stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $13. The MSDL stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $11–$12.
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund trades on NYSE under the ticker MSDL. The MSDL stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 0% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
MSDL forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 6 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month MSDL price target is $16.42, with a high forecast of $17.00 and a low of $16.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +7.5% potential upside from the current price of $15.27.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.