MAIN Dividend History & Yield
Main Street Capital Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Declared |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 35 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 (in 81 days) | Jan 28, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 (in 104 days) | Feb 20, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 127 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 7, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 (in 173 days) | Apr 30, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 9, 2027 (in 196 days) | May 23, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 1, 2027 (in 219 days) | Jun 15, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 242 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 (in 265 days) | Jul 31, 2027 | $0.2717 | $27.17 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MAIN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $4.3467 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MAIN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 369 | $19,697 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,841 | $98,485 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,681 | $196,969 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 6.09%. $10,000 in MAIN would currently pay about $609 a year ($51 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MAIN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | — | $0.265 | -11.7% |
| Sep 21, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +13.2% |
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $0.265 | +0.0% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | $0.265 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2026 | — | $0.265 | -11.7% |
| Jun 22, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +15.4% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2026 | — | $0.26 | -13.3% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | — | $0.30 | +15.4% |
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Feb 6, 2026 | — | $0.26 | +0.0% |
| Jan 8, 2026 | — | $0.26 | -13.3% |
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +17.6% |
| Dec 8, 2025 | — | $0.255 | +0.0% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.255 | +0.0% |
| Oct 8, 2025 | — | $0.255 | -15.0% |
| Sep 19, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +17.6% |
| Sep 8, 2025 | — | $0.255 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.255 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2025 | — | $0.255 | -15.0% |
| Jun 20, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
MAIN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MAIN's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MAIN scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Main Street Capital Corporation
Main Street Capital Corporation is a business development company and a small business investment company specializing in direct and indirect investments. In direct investments, the firm specializes in private equity capital to lower middle market companies. The firm specializes in recapitalizations, loan, growth capital, mezzanine debt, corporate carveouts, family estate planning, management buyouts, refinancing, private loan, private credit solutions, senior secured term debt, unintranche term debt, subordinated debt, preferred equity, common equity, minimal or no fixed amortization, split lien term debt, industry consolidation, mature, later stage and emerging growth.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Nov 14, 2007. 256 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MAIN dividend FAQ
When is MAIN's next ex-dividend date?
MAIN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2717 per share, expected on Dec 15, 2026.
How often does MAIN pay dividends?
MAIN pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.265 per share with an ex-date of Oct 8, 2026.
What is MAIN's dividend yield?
MAIN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.09%, based on $4.33 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $53.51. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.26 per share, is 6.09%.
How much does MAIN pay per share?
MAIN pays about $0.2717 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.26 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $326.00 a year.
Has MAIN grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 11.9% a year (+2.9% over the last year). MAIN did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MAIN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 6.09%, you would need about 369 shares of MAIN (roughly $19,697 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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