Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.30

Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, February 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 8th will be paid a dividend of 0.30 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 8th.

Main Street Capital has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 4 consecutive 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 tumble. 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 Up 1.7%

Shares of NYSE:MAIN traded up $0.96 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $58.66. 333,906 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 543,692. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $61.33 and a 200-day moving average price of $61.41. Main Street Capital has a 12 month low of $47.00 and a 12 month high of $67.77. The company has a market cap of $5.25 billion, a PE ratio of 9.73 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 0.06 and a quick ratio of 0.06.

More Main Street Capital News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Board approved regular monthly dividends of $0.26 per share for April–June 2026 (total $0.78 for Q2) plus a supplemental $0.30 per-share payout payable in March; the regular monthly rate represents a 4.0% increase year‑over‑year — supports income investors and underpins yield story. 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, increasing committed liquidity and capacity for new investments — improves financing optionality for growth and portfolio deployment. Main Street Capital Expands Credit Facility As Valuation Suggests Upside Potential
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/coverage pieces highlight MAIN as a “solid bond complement” for income-oriented portfolios, reinforcing demand from yield-seeking investors. Main Street Capital: A Solid Bond Complement
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 earnings are due after the close on Thursday — previews point to focus areas such as portfolio income, coverage ratios and realized gains/losses; the report is a near-term catalyst but direction depends on results and management commentary. Main Street Capital Q4 earnings on deck: What to expect Main Street Capital (MAIN) Reports Q4: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the dividend and financing news, the stock has shown short-term weakness (recent weekly/monthly declines cited in coverage) and is trading below its 50‑ and 200‑day moving averages — technical pressure that could limit near‑term upside if earnings disappoint. Main Street Capital Expands Credit Facility As Valuation Suggests Upside Potential

About Main Street Capital

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.