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MAIN Stock Chart & Stats
$53.47
$0.35(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$53.47
$0.35(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$48.95 - $67.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume400.47K
Average Volume (3M)639.71K
Market Cap
$5.45B
Enterprise Value$7.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.31M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.72
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.96
Shares Outstanding93,508,460
10 Day Avg. Volume622,969
30 Day Avg. Volume639,712
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.94
Price to Book (P/B)1.80
Price to Sales (P/S)8.37
P/FCF Ratio15.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.00Price Target Upside2.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)3.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$585.77M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Portfolio Quality And ReturnsRecord NAV and strong ROE indicate effective portfolio management and value creation. Portfolio fair value above cost basis and realized equity gains provide evidence of durable underwriting and investment selection capabilities.
Conservative Leverage And LiquidityModerate leverage and substantial liquidity strengthen MAIN’s ability to fund portfolio investments, absorb credit volatility, and manage maturities. The expanded facility through 2031 further supports funding flexibility over the medium term.
Diversified Investment IncomeInterest income from secured lending, equity-related gains, and growing asset-management fees create multiple earnings channels. This diversification reduces dependence on any single portfolio company or investment income source.
Bears Say
Cooling Revenue And Cash-Flow ConsistencyRecent revenue contraction and inconsistent operating cash generation reduce confidence in earnings persistence. Although annual profitability remains strong, cash-flow volatility can constrain investment capacity and make dividend coverage less predictable.
Funding Cost And DNII PressureHigher borrowing and operating costs can compress net investment income, particularly when portfolio yields or non-recurring income soften. Persistent cost pressure could limit regular dividend growth and reduce excess distributable earnings.
Portfolio And Dividend Income VariabilityPortfolio-company performance is becoming more uneven, increasing the risk of credit issues, valuation changes, and lower distributions from investees. Reduced dividend income also makes supplemental payouts more dependent on realized gains.
Main Street Capital News
MAIN FAQ
What was Main Street Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Main Street Capital lowest stock price was $48.95 and its highest was $67.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Main Street Capital’s market cap?
Main Street Capital’s market cap is $5.45B.
When is Main Street Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Main Street Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were Main Street Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Main Street Capital released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.958 by $0.012.
Is Main Street Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Main Street Capital’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Main Street Capital pay dividends?
Main Street Capital pays a Monthly dividend of $0.265 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.39%. See more information on Main Street Capital dividends here
What is Main Street Capital’s EPS estimate?
Main Street Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.95.
How many shares outstanding does Main Street Capital have?
Main Street Capital has 93,508,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to Main Street Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Main Street Capital reported an EPS of $0.97 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.958. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.272%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Main Street Capital?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MAIN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Main Street Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$55.00 (2.86% Upside)
$55.00 (2.86% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
MAIN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $202.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Main Street Capital
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is an internally managed business development company (BDC) that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market and middle market U.S. companies. It primarily finances and partners with privately held businesses across a range of industries, typically through first-lien and second-lien secured loans, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments, and it also invests in marketable debt securities through its portfolio strategies.
MAIN Company Deck
MAIN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and capital metrics — record NAV, an 18.9% annualized ROE, portfolio fair-value appreciation, meaningful realized gains from several equity exits, solid fee income from the asset management business, conservative leverage (0.69x) and strong liquidity ($1.2B). Offsetting items include a YoY decline in dividend income, modest pressure on DNII vs prior year driven by lower non-recurring items, rising interest and operating expenses, and variability among some portfolio companies. Management emphasized liquidity, conservative capital structure, and expectations for continued investment activity and future supplemental dividends. Overall, positive fundamentals and realized gains outweigh the near-term headwinds and one-time variability.View all MAIN earnings summariesMAIN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$55.00
▲(2.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.00% Insiders
1.93% Mutual Funds
6.11% Other Institutional Investors
83.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors