MAIN is Main Street Capital Corporation (Financial Services). Trading at $57.80. Current dividend yield: 7.36%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.31 |
| Current yield | 7.36% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 08, 2026(in 6 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 07, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2650 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 13.41% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 12.83% |
| Payout ratio | 86% |
| Market cap | $5.42B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-08 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-11-06 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.3000 |
| 2026-09-08 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-08-07 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-07-08 | $0.2650 |
| 2026-06-22 | $0.3000 |
About MAIN
Main Street Capital Corp is a principal investment firm focused on providing customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle market ("LMM") companies and debt capital to private ("Private Loan") companies owned by or in the process of being acquired by a private equity fund. The group invests principally in secured debt investments, equity investments, warrants, and other securities of LMM companies, typically based in the U.S. The company operates as a single segment with a principal investment objective to maximize total return by generating current income from debt investments and current income and capital appreciation from equity and equity-related investments.
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Frequently asked
What is MAIN's dividend yield?
MAIN (Main Street Capital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 7.36%, which works out to about $4.31 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MAIN's next ex-dividend date?
MAIN's next ex-dividend date is Sep 08, 2026 (in 6 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MAIN last pay a dividend?
MAIN's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 07, 2026.
How often does MAIN pay dividends?
MAIN pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is MAIN growing its dividend?
MAIN has been growing its dividend at a 12.83% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.