MAIN Dividend History & Yield
Main Street Capital Corporation · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (today) | Dec 15, 2026 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Declared |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 (in 23 days) | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 (in 46 days) | Nov 7, 2026 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (in 69 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 (in 92 days) | Dec 23, 2026 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (in 115 days) | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 (in 138 days) | Feb 7, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 (in 161 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 (in 184 days) | Mar 25, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 (in 207 days) | Apr 17, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 (in 230 days) | May 10, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.2704 | $27.04 | 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 $4.3267 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 | 370 | $20,960 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,849 | $104,801 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,698 | $209,602 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.73%. $10,000 in MAIN would currently pay about $573 a year ($48 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MAIN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Apr 8, 2025 | — | $0.25 | -16.7% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | — | $0.30 | +20.0% |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
MAIN scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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. 253 payments tracked.
MAIN dividend FAQ
When is MAIN's next ex-dividend date?
MAIN's next ex-dividend date is Sep 8, 2026 (today, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.2704 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 Aug 7, 2026.
What is MAIN's dividend yield?
MAIN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.15%, based on $4.055 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $56.68. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.245 per share, is 5.73%.
How much does MAIN pay per share?
MAIN pays about $0.2704 per share each month, which works out to roughly $3.245 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $324.50 a year.
Has MAIN grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.5% a year (-3.5% 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 5.73%, you would need about 370 shares of MAIN (roughly $20,960 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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