Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) To Go Ex-Dividend on May 8th

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) declared a monthly dividend on Monday, February 23rd. Investors of record on Friday, May 8th will be paid a dividend of 0.26 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, May 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 8th.

Main Street Capital has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 4 years. Main Street Capital has a payout ratio of 82.1% indicating that its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings fall. Equities research analysts expect Main Street Capital to earn $4.06 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.12 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 76.8%.

Main Street Capital Stock Performance

MAIN traded up $0.40 on Wednesday, hitting $58.10. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 226,589 shares, compared to its average volume of 539,396. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $61.33 and its 200-day simple moving average is $61.41. The firm has a market cap of $5.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.64 and a beta of 0.80. Main Street Capital has a 12 month low of $47.00 and a 12 month high of $67.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12.

Main Street Capital News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Main Street Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board raised regular monthly dividends to $0.26 per share for April–June 2026 (a 4.0% year‑over‑year increase) and announced a supplemental dividend of $0.30 payable in March — a cash return boost that supports income investors. Main Street Announces Second Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends and Supplemental Dividend Payable in March 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Main Street expanded its revolving credit facility by adding a new lender and increasing total commitments, improving access to capital for new investments and portfolio support. This reduces refinancing risk and signals readiness for deal activity. Main Street Capital Expands Credit Facility As Valuation Suggests Upside Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/commentary pieces highlight MAIN as a defensive, income-oriented name and a potential complement to bond holdings, which can attract yield-seeking investors. Main Street Capital: A Solid Bond Complement
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Q4 results due after-market this Thursday; previews note that market attention will be on portfolio company performance, realized/unrealized gains, fee income, distributable earnings and dividend coverage — any surprise could trigger short-term volatility. Main Street Capital Q4 earnings on deck: What to expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional earnings previews summarize items to watch beyond headline EPS — portfolio credit performance, investment activity and fee-related income will shape guidance and dividend outlook. Main Street Capital (MAIN) Reports Q4: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Shares have underperformed in the very short term (recent week/month declines) and trade below their 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages, so any weaker‑than‑expected Q4 metrics or guidance could amplify downside pressure. Main Street Capital Expands Credit Facility As Valuation Suggests Upside Potential

Main Street Capital Company Profile

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) is a publicly traded business development company that provides flexible debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Main Street Capital was formed in 2007 and operates under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The firm’s management services are provided by Main Street Capital Management, L.P., which focuses on identifying growing private companies with enterprise values typically between $10 million and $150 million.

Main Street Capital’s primary offerings include first-lien senior secured loans, second-lien loans, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments or minority equity positions.