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Main Street Capital (MAIN) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$53.40 +0.26 (+0.48%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$53.66 +0.25 (+0.47%)
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Main Street Capital Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.95%
Annual Dividend
$3.18
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Nov. 6
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
13.36%
Dividend Payout Ratio
64.11%

Main Street Capital (MAIN) pays monthly dividends, with an annual dividend of $3.18 per share and a dividend yield of 5.95%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 6, 2026 will receive the next monthly payment of $0.2650 per share, scheduled for Friday, November 13, 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 64.11% of its earnings and 75.09% of its cash flow as dividends.

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MAIN Dividend Payments by Quarter

The 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.

MAIN Dividend Yield Over Time

The 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.

Main Street Capital vs. The Competition

Compare 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 Companies
Annual Dividend$3.18$0.07$1.73
Dividend Yield5.93%6.09%3.69%
Track Record4 years9 years11 years

Main Street Capital Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend 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 Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings64.11%
Based on This Year's Estimate84.80%
Based on Next Year's Estimate83.68%
Based on Cashflow74.82%

Main Street Capital Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
8/3/2026monthly$0.2650 - 5.56%12/8/202612/8/202612/15/2026
8/3/2026monthly$0.2650-$0.0350
11.67%		5.56%11/6/202611/6/202611/13/2026
8/3/2026quarterly$0.30+$0.0350
13.21%		5.83%10/8/202610/8/202610/15/2026
5/4/2026monthly$0.2650 - 5.61%9/8/20269/8/20269/15/2026
5/4/2026monthly$0.2650-$0.0350
11.67%		5.39%8/7/20268/7/20268/14/2026
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5/4/2026quarterly$0.30+$0.04
15.38%		6.22%7/8/20267/8/20267/15/2026
2/23/2026monthly$0.26 - 6.06%6/8/20266/8/20266/15/2026
2/23/2026monthly$0.26-$0.04
13.33%		5.78%5/8/20265/8/20265/15/2026
2/23/2026quarterly$0.30 - 5.73%4/8/20264/8/20264/15/2026
2/24/2026quarterly$0.30+$0.04
15.38%		2.08%4/8/20264/8/20264/15/2026
11/3/2025monthly$0.26 - 5.43%3/6/20263/6/20263/13/2026
11/3/2025monthly$0.26-$0.04
13.33%		5.17%2/6/20262/6/20262/13/2026
11/3/2025quarterly$0.30+$0.0450
17.65%		5.01%1/8/20261/8/20261/15/2026
8/4/2025monthly$0.2550 - 4.94%12/8/202512/8/202512/15/2025
8/4/2025monthly$0.2550-$0.0450
15.00%		5.21%11/7/202511/7/202511/14/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 5.05%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.84%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
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8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.84%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.84%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 1.82%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.35%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.35%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.38%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
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8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.45%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30 - 6.44%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
8/4/2025quarterly$0.30+$0.0450
17.65%		1.84%10/8/202510/8/202510/15/2025
5/5/2025monthly$0.2550 - 4.64%9/8/20259/8/20259/15/2025
5/5/2025monthly$0.2550 - 4.73%8/8/20258/8/20258/15/2025
5/5/2025monthly$0.2550-$0.0450
15.00%		5.18%7/8/20257/8/20257/15/2025
6/17/2025$0.30+$0.05
20.00%		7.26%6/20/20256/23/20256/27/2025
2/26/2025monthly$0.25 - 5%6/6/20256/6/20256/13/2025
2/24/2025monthly$0.25-$0.05
16.67%		5.7%5/8/20255/8/20255/15/2025
2/24/2025monthly$0.30+$0.05
20.00%		4/8/20254/8/20254/15/2025
11/7/2024monthly$0.25 - 5.8%3/7/20253/7/20253/14/2025
11/5/2024monthly$0.25 - 5.8%2/7/20252/7/20252/14/2025
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11/4/2024monthly$0.25-$0.05
16.67%		5.8%1/8/20251/8/20251/15/2025
11/5/2024monthly$0.30+$0.05
20.00%		6.37%12/20/202412/20/202412/27/2024

This table shows Main Street Capital's monthly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Main Street Capital Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Main Street Capital is 5.93%. Learn more on MAIN's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for MAIN shares is $3.18. Learn more on MAIN's annual dividend history.

Main Street Capital pays monthly dividends to shareholders.

Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Main Street Capital's next monthly dividend payment of $0.2650 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Main Street Capital's most recent monthly dividend payment of $0.30 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Main Street Capital's next ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6, 2026.

Main Street Capital's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 13.36% per year.

Main Street Capital has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0350 on Monday, August 3, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for MAIN is:
  • 64.11% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 84.80% based on this year's estimates
  • 83.68% based on next year's estimates
  • 74.82% based on cash flow

Main Street Capital's dividend yield of 5.91% is lower than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. MAIN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.5, 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 64.11% 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 83.68% 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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