MAIN Dividend History & Analysis | 7.3% Yield

As of June 2026, MAIN's dividend yield is 7.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.29 USD by the current share price of 50.61.

As of June 2026, MAIN paid a dividend of 4.29 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-08 and the payout was 0.265 USD.

MAIN pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, MAIN has issued 16 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-08.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MAIN for the next payments are between 0.289 (+9.1%) and 0.307 (+15.8%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.05%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.265 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Main Street Capital (MAIN) is 2026-06-22.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Main Street Capital (MAIN) is 2026-06-22.

MAIN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year. Strong growth: MAIN's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

MAIN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.0%. If you bought MAIN's shares at 28.56 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.29 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.0% of your original purchase price.

MAIN Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Main Street Capital has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

MAIN's 7.26% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MAIN is 27.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

MAIN's Overall Dividend Rating is 84.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.