Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
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- symbol MAIN
- Rev/Share 8.4423
- Book/Share 32.8979
- PB 1.8857
- Debt/Equity 0.7326
- CurrentRatio 0.7383
- ROIC 0.1024
- MktCap 5557563230.0
- FreeCF/Share 4.4392
- PFCF 14.0347
- PE 10.314
- Debt/Assets 0.4069
- DivYield 0.0683
- ROE 0.1873
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | MAIN | Citizens JMP | -- | Mkt Outperform | -- | $70 | Dec. 8, 2025 |
News
The Biggest Bargain And The Most Expensive Lottery Ticket I See In The BDC Space
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
BDC sector valuations remain depressed, with P/NAV metrics under 1x due to falling rates and credit risk concerns. Dividend sustainability is diverging across BDCs; not all will cut, but the ones with sustainable dividends do not automatically have strong total return prospects. I highlight one BDC as a compelling bargain with strong total return prospects and contrast it with another viewed as highly overpriced.
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My Most Important Dividend Growth Picks For The Market's Next Phase
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market's favorite AI trades may already be priced for perfection. A quieter corner of the AI boom is generating real cash flows. Dividend growth investors may be looking in all the wrong places.
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Consider Selling BDCs Due To Lower Rates? Here's Why It's A Bad Idea
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
BDC net investment income levels are declining as the Fed lowers rates. Despite lower base rates, I see no reason to rotate out of the BDC sector. In the article I detail how BDCs have outperformed the S&P 500 and high yield credit even in prolonged low-rate environments.
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A Golden Buy The Dip Opportunity: Blue-Chip 11%+ Yields
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Recent economic data and stock price valuations have recently become disconnected in two high-yielding blue-chip stocks. This presents a rare golden buying opportunity. I share why these 11%+ yields are compelling buys on the recent dip and what risks still linger.
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The Financial Freedom Blueprint I Used To Achieve The Optionality To Retire In My 30s
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
My durable income investing journey centers on three strategic levers: aggressive saving, income focus, and unemotional logic. Prioritizing savings as the first budget item and delaying gratification have been foundational for my financial independence. In the article I detail each strategic lever, which is critical for a truly successful wealth (durable income) compounding.
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Boomers Are Buying These 5 High-Quality Monthly Dividend Stocks Hand Over Fist
Published: December 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
While reaching retirement age can be both a blessing and a curse, relying on the U.S.
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An Important Warning: Popular Income Stocks Are Getting Risky Here
Published: December 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Leading blue-chip dividend growth stocks appear to be untouchable, until you zoom out and see what's changed. A small shift in the macro could turn today's favorites into tomorrow's regrets. I detail why I'm walking away before most investors even notice the risk.
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My Ultimate BDC Playbook For 2026
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Big yields, but rising risks are quietly reshaping the BDC sector. Interest rates and credit quality are heading toward a collision. My portfolio is positioned very differently for what comes next.
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2026 BDC Outlook: Why I'm Steering Clear Of Main Street Capital
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Main Street Capital is highly reliable BDC but faces short-term headwinds from likely Fed rate cuts. MAIN trade at premium Price/NAV multiples, reflecting quality but increasing downside risk if spreads compress. The BDC sector may face challenges in the short term, while growth awaits it in the medium term.
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Boomers Looking for Passive Income Can Buy 5 Safe High-Yield Monthly Income Stocks
Published: December 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without the earner's continuous active effort, making it a desirable financial strategy for those seeking to diversify their income streams or achieve financial independence.
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5 Passive Income Monthly Pay Dividend All-Stars Every Boomer Should Own
Published: November 21, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Most dividend stocks only pay investors on a quarterly basis. Most corporate bonds and government Treasury bonds only pay interest payments semi-annually. Passive income paid monthly is a perfect way to help with monthly expenses and other costs.
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November's 5 Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Up To 6.96%
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
November's monthly screen brings us 25 more interesting names to consider for further due diligence, and 5 of those that we'll take a closer look at. We have a variety of names making the list this month, including a BDC, a beaten-down consumer staples company and an energy play. A couple of these this month look like they are interesting value plays for a market that looks otherwise highly stretched.
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Main Street Announces New Portfolio Investment
Published: November 18, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Invests $47.0 Million in Recapitalization of a Franchisee of Swim Schools HOUSTON , Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) ("Main Street") is pleased to announce that it recently completed a new portfolio investment totaling $47.0 million to facilitate the minority recapitalization of a leading swim school franchisee (the "Company"). Main Street partnered with the Company's existing owners and management team to facilitate the transaction, with Main Street's investment including a combination of first lien, senior secured term debt and a direct minority equity investment.
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MSC Income Fund: A Baby Main Street Capital With Big Income Potential
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MSC Income Fund, Inc. offers an attractive blend of high income and undervaluation, trading at a 15–16% discount to NAV. MSIF's dividend yield approaches 11%, with dividends well covered by net investment income and low nonaccruals, supporting income reliability. The portfolio is focused on private, sponsor-backed loans, maintaining conservative leverage and benefiting from lower expenses and insider confidence.
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Don't Bury BDC Dividends Just Yet
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Fed's dovishness has been the key driver for the BDC sell-off. The idea is that lower interest rates should lead to lower dividends (i.e., BDCs cutting their dividend across the board). While it is a process that takes time, the current data show that many BDCs are well-positioned to safeguard their existing dividends.
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The BDC Bargain Bell Is Ringing
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
BDCs have had a rough year so far. Yet, Q3 earnings data points indicate that the tide could be turning. While there are some tangible improvements in BDC business environment, many risks remain open.
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Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Main Street Capital Corporation ( MAIN ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Dwayne Hyzak - CEO & Member of the Board David Magdol - President & Chief Investment Officer Ryan Nelson - CFO & Treasurer Nicholas Meserve - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Zach Vaughan - Dennard Lascar Associates, LLC Arren Cyganovich - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Cory Johnson - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Presentation Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Main Street Capital Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.
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Main Street Capital Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Expenses Rise Y/Y
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
MAIN's Q3 earnings miss estimates as rising expenses offset gains in total investment income.
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Main Street Capital Still Looks Expensive (Rating Upgrade)
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Main Street Capital faces valuation concerns as its premium to book value narrows but remains sector-leading. Main Street Capital's share price recently declined 11%, aligning closer to historical price-to-book multiples after previously trading at unsustainable highs. Risks persist for Main Street Capital, including economic volatility, tariff exposure, and sector-wide challenges from falling rates and bankruptcies.
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Unlocking Q3 Potential of Main Street Capital (MAIN): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Main Street Capital (MAIN), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2025.
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3 High-Yield Monthly Dividend Stocks That Pay You Like Clockwork
Published: November 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Most dividend checks arrive only four times a year, which means investors who live off the income are forced to budget every three months.
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Main Street Capital (MAIN) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Main Street Capital (MAIN) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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3 Dividend Stocks That Could Double Your Passive Income in 2025
Published: October 23, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
While it isn't the goal of every investor, plenty of us are looking for ways to double our passive income through smart investing.
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The Riskiest BDCs Might Be The Ones You Trust
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
BDCs have recently suffered a significant downside volatility. There is indeed a justified reason for system-wide valuation adjustments. Yet, for some BDCs the market has gone too far, while for some the necessary level correction has not yet happened.
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Main Street Capital: The Price Drop Is Welcomed But Overdone
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Main Street Capital remains a solid hold, despite sector challenges and a recent share price pullback, due to strong dividend coverage and NAV growth. MAIN's premium to NAV remains historically high, making new accumulation less attractive until the premium narrows to around 60%. The current dividend yield is 7.4%, with management committed to monthly and supplemental payouts, supported by robust net investment income coverage.
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3 BDCs Set To Gain As The AI Economy Heats Up
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive
The manic market just dumped business development companies (BDCs), again. These three dividend stocks paying up to 11.7% are poised to bounce back when sanity returns.
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Main Street Capital: Rising Risks Mean Time To Run
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
MAIN continues to trade at nearly double book value despite rising non-accruals and sector-wide credit risks. MAIN's non-accruals reached 5% of the portfolio by cost, mirroring levels at FS KKR Capital that triggered dividend reassessment. A potential cycle of Federal Reserve rate cuts and increasing credit stress poses risks to BDCs, including MAIN.
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5 of Our Favorite High-Yield Stocks Pay Monthly Dividends
Published: September 29, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Most stocks pay quarterly dividends, which is fine for many shareholders who reinvest dividends.
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Time To Hunt Bargains In The BDC Forest: 2 Picks At ~20% Discount To NAV
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
BDCs have already experienced a notable correction. The sector median P/NAV metric indicates ~12% discount to NAV. Many players are priced even below that.
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All You Need to Know About Main Street Capital (MAIN) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Main Street Capital (MAIN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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About Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
- IPO Date 2007-10-09
- Website https://www.mainstcapital.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Dwayne Louis Hyzak
- Employees 104