Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MAIN
  • Rev/Share 7.3232
  • Book/Share 32.8979
  • PB 1.7642
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 4.1675

 

  • MktCap 5199660996.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.5627
  • PFCF 16.3613
  • PE 14.8267
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0727
  • ROE 0.1219

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

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News

5 Passive Income Monthly Pay Dividend All-Stars Every Boomer Should Own
ADC, LTC, MAIN, O, STAG
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%
AVA, BLK, CNQ, GIS, K, MAIN, PBJ, STT, TROW
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
MAIN
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
MAIN
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
ARCC, BIZD, BXSL, CION, CSWC, FDUS, FSK, GBDC, HTGC, KBDC, MAIN, MSDL, OBDC, OTF, TRIN, TSLX
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
ARCC, BIZD, FDUS, GS, KBDC, MAIN, MS, MSDL, OBDC, PBDC, TRIN
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
MAIN
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
MAIN
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)
MAIN
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
MAIN
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
DOC, MAIN, STAG
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?
MAIN
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
MAIN, MO, O
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
BIZD, BXSL, FDUS, KBDC, MAIN, MSDL, PFLT, TSLX
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
MAIN
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
ARCC, FSCO, MAIN
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
MAIN
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
ADC, APLE, EPR, MAIN, O
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
BBDC, BIZD, CGBD, FDUS, FSK, GBDC, HRZN, MAIN, OCSL, OXSQ, PSEC, TPVG, TSLX
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
MAIN
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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2 BDCs To Dump Before The Fed Cuts
BXSL, MAIN
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

BDC earnings are exposed to interest rate cut risks. There is nothing that the managers can do to avoid it. Instead, they can try to mitigate it through balance sheet strength, equity investments, and well-covered dividends.

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5 High-Quality Dividend Stocks Yielding Well Over 5% to Buy Without Hesitation Right Now
BIP, EPR, MAIN, MPLX, O
Published: August 17, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

With the market continuing its upward move this year, dividend yields have continued to fall. The S&P 500's yield is around 1.2%, near its lowest level in over two decades.

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Are Finance Stocks Lagging Main Street Capital (MAIN) This Year?
MAIN
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Main Street Capital (MAIN) and ACNB (ACNB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Main Street Capital Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Expenses Rise Y/Y
MAIN
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MAIN's Q2 adjusted net investment income meets estimates as rising expenses offset higher total income.

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What Dividend Investors Are Forgetting About The Powell Drama
MAIN
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Here's something most dividend investors forget about interest rates: The Fed does not call all the shots here.

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Our $20,000 Portfolio Yields 9.3% and Has Crushed the S&P 500 Over 5 Years
CSWC, FDUS, MAIN, TSLX
Published: August 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with ultra-high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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3 SBIC & Commercial Finance Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Headwinds
ARCC, HTGC, MAIN
Published: August 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Relatively higher rates and lingering tariff-related headwinds will affect demand for personalized financing. Yet, Zacks SBIC & Commercial Finance industry players like ARCC, MAIN and HTGC are worth a look.

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5 High-Yield Monthly Pay Dividend Stocks Deliver Perfect Retirement Passive Income
AGNC, APLE, EPR, MAIN, O
Published: August 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Passive income is characterized by its ability to generate revenue without requiring 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 Stocks Yielding 6% and More You Can Buy Now and Forget About Forever
BTI, ET, MAIN, PFE, VZ
Published: July 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential.

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Sticky Inflation Is Back In Focus: Time To Consider High Yields
ARCC, BIZD, BX, BXSL, JPM, MAIN, O, VZ, WFC, XLRE
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

With inflation sticky and rate cuts unlikely in 2024, investors should consider repositioning into high-yield stocks to offset volatility. Ares Capital (ARCC) and Blackstone Secured Lending (BXSL) offer strong fundamentals, high yields, and benefit from higher-for-longer interest rates. Verizon (VZ) and Realty Income (O) provide attractive yields and blue-chip stability, despite near-term headwinds from elevated rates.

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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

Main Street Capital Corporation is a business development company specializes in equity capital to lower middle market companies. The firm specializing in recapitalizations, management buyouts, refinancing, family estate planning, management buyouts, refinancing, industry consolidation, mature, later stage emerging growth. The firm also provides debt capital to middle market companies for acquisitions, management buyouts, growth financings, recapitalizations and refinancing. The firm seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides one stop financing alternatives within its lower middle market portfolio. It prefers to invest in air freight and logistics, auto components, building products, chemicals, commercial services, computers, construction and engineering, consumer finance, consumer services, electronic equipment, energy equipment and services, financial services, health care equipment, health care providers, hotels, restaurants, and leisure, internet software and services, IT Services, machinery, oil, gas and consumable fuels, paper and forest products, professional and industrial services, road and rail, software, specialty retail, telecommunication, consumer discretionary, energy, materials, technology, and transportation. The firm typically invests in lower middle market companies generally with annual revenues between $5 million and $300 million. It prefers to invest in ranging between $2 million and $75 million in equity investment and enterprise value in ranging between $3 million and $20 million. The firm typically prefers to invest in the range of $5 million and $50 million per transaction in debt investment value and in the range of $1 million and $20 million in annual EBITDA. The firm's middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies. It takes 5 percent minority and up to 50 percent majority equity investments. Main Street Capital Corporation was founded in 2007 and is based in Houston, Texas with an additional office in Chojnów, Poland.