RBC Capital downgraded Morgan Stanley Direct Lending (MSDL) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of $18, down from $19. The firm believes Morgan Stanley Direct could generate net interest income return on equity closer to the lower end of the range for its business development company coverage in 2026. As such, RBC sees better relative value elsewhere in the group.
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