Main Street Capital (MAIN) Dividend Yield, Date & History $56.19 -0.96 (-1.68%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$56.25 +0.06 (+0.11%) As of 07:18 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Main Street Capital Dividend SummaryDividend Yield5.66%Annual Dividend$3.18Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 7 Dividend Increase Track Record 4 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 13.36%Dividend Payout Ratio 66.95% Main Street Capital (MAIN) pays monthly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.18 per share and a dividend yield of 5.66%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 7, 2026 will receive the next monthly payment of $0.2650 per share, scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026. MAIN has grown its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 13.36% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 66.95% of its earnings and 73.91% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryMAIN Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Main Street Capital's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Main Street Capital in Dividend Calculator MAIN Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Main Street Capital's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Main Street Capital in Dividend Yield Calculator Main Street Capital vs. The CompetitionCompare Main Street Capital's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeMain Street CapitalFinance CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$3.18$0.07$1.71Dividend Yield5.67%5.92%3.71%Track Record4 years9 years11 yearsMain Street Capital Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings66.95%Based on This Year's Estimate83.91%Based on Next Year's Estimate82.17%Based on Cashflow74.00% Main Street Capital Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/3/2026monthly$0.2650 - 5.56%12/8/202612/8/202612/15/20268/3/2026monthly$0.2650-$0.035011.67%5.56%11/6/202611/6/202611/13/20268/3/2026quarterly$0.30+$0.035013.21%2.1%10/8/202610/8/202610/15/20265/4/2026monthly$0.2650 - 5.55%9/8/20269/8/20269/15/20265/4/2026monthly$0.2650-$0.035011.67%5.55%8/7/20268/7/20268/14/2026Your $29.97 book is free today (Ad)Why Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. 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Main Street Capital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Main Street Capital's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Main Street Capital is 5.67%. Learn more on MAIN's dividend yield history. How much is Main Street Capital's annual dividend? The annual dividend for MAIN shares is $3.18. Learn more on MAIN's annual dividend history. How often does Main Street Capital pay dividends? Main Street Capital pays monthly dividends to shareholders. When is Main Street Capital's next dividend payment? Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 15, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's next dividend payment? Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, November 13, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's next dividend payment? Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, October 15, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's next dividend payment? Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's next dividend payment? Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, August 14, 2026. When was Main Street Capital's most recent dividend payment? Main Street Capital's most recent monthly dividend payment of $0.30 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 8, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 8, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. When is Main Street Capital's ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 7, 2026. When was Main Street Capital's most recent ex-dividend date? Main Street Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Is Main Street Capital's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 13.36% per year. What track record does Main Street Capital have of raising its dividend? Main Street Capital has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years. When did Main Street Capital last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0350 on Monday, August 3, 2026. What is Main Street Capital's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for MAIN is: 66.95% based on the trailing year of earnings 83.91% based on this year's estimates 82.17% based on next year's estimates 74.00% based on cash flow Is Main Street Capital a good dividend stock? Main Street Capital's dividend yield of 5.70% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. MAIN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.31, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 4 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Main Street Capital's dividend payout ratio of 66.95% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. However, based on EPS estimates, MAIN will have a less sustainable dividend payout ratio of 82.17% in the coming year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Main Street Capital stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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