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Morgan Stanley Direct Lending: The Good And The Bad (Rating Downgrade)
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17 Jul 2026, 21:24 UTC · 1h ago
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MSDL's dividend per share was cut by 10% with weak NII coverage raising concerns about further cuts. — Dividend cuts and sustainability concerns typically trigger immediate sell-offs in income-focused assets.
-0.80MSDL has been downgraded to a Hold rating due to increased risk and less attractive valuation. — A rating downgrade reduces institutional buy-side demand and signals a peak in valuation.
-0.50MSDL's portfolio is diversified in non-cyclical sectors with limited near-term AI disruption risk. — Defensive positioning provides a floor for the stock by reducing vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks or tech displacement.
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The company was downgraded to Hold due to valuation risks, a dividend cut, and weak NII coverage.
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