Main Street Capital (MAIN) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Key Points

• Main Street Capital (MAIN) is expected to report Q4 2025 results after the close on Feb 26, with analysts forecasting EPS $1.06 and $141.495M in revenue; an earnings call is set for Feb 27 at 10:00 AM ET.
• The stock opened at $59.97, trades near its 50/200‑day averages (~$61.63), has a market cap of $5.37 billion and a P/E of 9.95, with a 12‑month range of $47.00–$67.77.
• Analysts carry a consensus "Hold" rating with an average target of $61.71 (four Buy, seven Hold), and institutional ownership is about 20.3% amid recent hedge‑fund buying activity.

Main Street Capital (NYSE:MAIN - Get Free Report) is anticipated to issue its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect Main Street Capital to post earnings of $1.06 per share and revenue of $141.4950 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company's upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Main Street Capital Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE:MAIN opened at $59.97 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $61.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $61.62. 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 has a 12-month low of $47.00 and a 12-month high of $67.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.95 and a beta of 0.80.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Main Street Capital

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Main Street Capital by 109.6% in the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 478 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the period. Gilpin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Main Street Capital in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in shares of Main Street Capital by 181.1% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 565 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 364 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Main Street Capital by 5,416.7% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,655 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $94,000 after purchasing an additional 1,625 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in shares of Main Street Capital by 1,740.4% in the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,871 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $183,000 after acquiring an additional 2,715 shares in the last quarter. 20.31% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have commented on MAIN shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded Main Street Capital from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Noble Financial reissued a "neutral" rating on shares of Main Street Capital in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "buy (b+)" rating on shares of Main Street Capital in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Citizens Jmp set a $70.00 target price on shares of Main Street Capital in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their price target on shares of Main Street Capital from $67.00 to $66.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $61.71.

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.

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