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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.94Last Year’s EPS
0.99Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple positive operational and capital-strength developments: record NAV, substantial lower middle market and private loan portfolio growth, realized gains and dividend increases, and strong liquidity and capital-raising activity. Offsetting items included a net fair value depreciation of $32.6M (concentrated in private loans and asset management), declines in dividend income and a modest decrease in DNII per share, plus higher operating expenses and some nonaccruals. Overall, the positive items — particularly portfolio growth, record NAV, realized gains, dividend actions and robust liquidity — outweigh the identified headwinds.Company Guidance
Record NAV Per Share
NAV per share reached a record $33.46, up $1.43 or 4.5% year-over-year and up $0.13 quarter-over-quarter, driven by equity issuances and net fair value increases in the lower middle market portfolio.
Strong Lower Middle Market Investment Activity
Net increase in lower middle market investments of $157 million in Q1 2026 (total lower middle market investments ~ $206M including $105M in 3 new companies); lower middle market fair value $3.2B, 25% above related cost basis.
Private Loan Portfolio Growth
Private loan portfolio net increased by $37 million in the quarter (completed $149M in total private loan investments) and fair value of private loan portfolio was $2.0B.
Revenue and Fee Momentum
Total investment income was $140.1 million, up $3.1 million or 2.2% versus Q1 2025. Interest income increased by $7.3 million year-over-year and fee income increased by $3.6 million year-over-year.
Realized Gains and Exits
Recognized $18 million of net realized gains in the quarter and completed an exit of KBK Industries resulting in a material realized gain plus significant dividends over the life of the investment.
Dividend Actions and Shareholder Distributions
Board declared a supplemental dividend of $0.30 per share payable in June (19th consecutive quarterly supplemental) and increased regular monthly dividends for Q3 2026 to $0.265 per share (3.9% increase vs Q3 2025). Trailing 12-month supplemental dividends total $1.20 per share (39% in excess of regular monthly dividends).
Capital Raising and Liquidity Strength
Raised $134.1M net proceeds via ATM equity, issued $200M unsecured notes (Mar 2029 at ~6.2%) and $150M private placement notes (Apr 2031 at 6.93%), expanded corporate facility by $30M to $1.175B; entered Q2 with ~ $1.4B of cash and unused facility capacity.
Diversified Portfolio and Low Concentration
Portfolio comprised investments in 189 companies; largest portfolio companies represented 4.5% of trailing 12-month investment income and 3.4% of fair value, and total portfolio at fair value was 115% of cost basis.
MAIN Earnings History
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MAIN Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $55.45 | $53.15 | -4.14% |
Feb 26, 2026 | $56.07 | $54.83 | -2.22% |
Nov 06, 2025 | $53.95 | $55.66 | +3.17% |
Aug 13, 2025 | $62.96 | $62.60 | -0.58% |
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FAQ
When does Main Street Capital (MAIN) report earnings?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MAIN EPS forecast?
MAIN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.94.