Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.80
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2027 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.7%
Payout Ratio
68.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
5 years
MAIN Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 13.5% and trend is rising.
MAIN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.7%
Trailing DPS$3.80
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M21
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout230.7%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR12.8%
5Y CAGR13.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)13.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.7%
1Y Total Return7.8%
5Y Total Return65.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)41.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,57610Y ago$26,51520Y ago$71,967
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MAIN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
MAIN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Main Street Capital Corporation distributes 68.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 230.7%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MAIN has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.8% and 5-year CAGR of 13.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MAIN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.7% dividend yield, 6.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 13.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 65.8%, with dividends contributing 41.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,515 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MAIN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.46
Avg/Payment$0.2730
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2027Latest | $0.2700 | — | 7.67% | Mar 15, 2027 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $0.2700 | — | 7.65% | Feb 12, 2027 |
| Jan 8, 2027 | $0.2700 | ↓ -10.0% | 7.63% | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $0.3000 | ↑ +13.2% | 8.14% | Dec 28, 2026 |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $0.2650 | — | 7.61% | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | $0.2650 | — | 7.60% | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $0.2650 | ↓ -11.7% | 7.95% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $0.3000 | ↑ +13.2% | 7.68% | Sep 28, 2026 |
MAIN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.7%
#9 of 9
Safety
Watch
68.8% payout
Streak
5Y
13.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.7%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINMain Street Capital … | $5.3B | 6.7% | 68.8% | 5 | Watch |
 ARCCAres Capital Corpora… | $13.7B | 9.5% | 97.3% | 0 | At Risk |
 GBDCGolub Capital BDC, I… | $3.3B | 10.9% | 97.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 HTGCHercules Capital, In… | $3.0B | 8.8% | 81.3% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $177M | 23.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
 CSWCCapital Southwest Co… | $1.4B | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | $644M | 13.9% | 96.7% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  FSKFS KKR Capital Corp. | $3.3B | 23.9% | 71.3% | 1 | Watch |
 OBDCBlue Owl Capital Cor… | $5.4B | 13.6% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
MAIN Annual Dividend History (2006–2027)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $0.81 | -81.4% | 3 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2026YTD | $4.35 | — | 16 | — | — | — | 13.9% |
| 2025 | $4.23 | 2.9% | 16 | $5.52 | 76.6% | 1.30x | 13.5% |
| 2024 | $4.11 | 11.2% | 16 | $5.85 | 70.3% | 1.42x | 13.1% |
| 2023 | $3.69 | 25.5% | 16 | $5.23 | 70.7% | 1.42x | 11.8% |
| 2022 | $2.95 | 14.4% | 16 | $3.24 | 90.9% | 1.10x | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $2.58 | 14.2% | 13 | $4.80 | 53.6% | 1.86x | 8.2% |
| 2020 | $2.26 | -22.6% | 11 | $0.45 | 501.1% | 0.20x | 7.2% |
| 2019 | $2.92 | 2.3% | 14 | $2.06 | 141.5% | 0.71x | 9.3% |
| 2018 | $2.85 | 2.2% | 14 | $2.80 | 101.8% | 0.98x | 9.1% |
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MAIN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MAIN stock.
How much dividend does MAIN pay per share?
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is MAIN's next ex-dividend date?
MAIN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MAIN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is MAIN's dividend safe?
MAIN's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.8% and FCF payout ratio of +230.7%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MAIN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Main Street Capital Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MAIN pay dividends?
Main Street Capital Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2007 to 2027.
How much would $10,000 invested in MAIN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MAIN five years ago would be worth approximately $16,576 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MAIN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MAIN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +13.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.