Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) Stock Price & Analysis
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) is trading at USD 53.65, down 0.83% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:38 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
MAIN last closed at USD 54.1; today's session has ranged USD 53.27–53.97 on volume of 143,040 shares. Market capitalization is $5.02B, with a 52-week range of USD 48.95–65.23 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
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Key facts (MAIN)
- Valuation: P/E 11.1x (avg 9.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $2.48B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.63 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 59.86 (range 52–70).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.6% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y +80.9% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.92, revenue estimate $146M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (MAIN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $331M | $242M | $428M | $508M | $493M | $451M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.65 | $3.29 | $4.04 | $3.93 | $3.95 | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $32.6M | $49.1M | $60.1M | $78.3M | $42.0M | — |
| Total debt | $1.80B | $2.00B | $1.80B | $2.12B | $2.46B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (MAIN)
P/E 11.1x · P/B 1.6x · Earnings yield 9.00% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 7.77% · Net debt $2.48B · EV $7.49B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 10.9x, Dec 2024 10.0x, Dec 2023 8.3x.
Analysts (MAIN)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.63 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 59.86 (low 52, high 70).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $62 → $57 |
| 2026-09-29 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $55 → $60 |
| 2026-08-10 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $53 → $57 |
| 2026-08-10 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $50 → $55 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (MAIN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.6% | +80.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | +0.6% | +12.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.4% | 20.8% |
| Max drawdown | -21.3% (Jan 2026→May 2026) | -25.8% (Aug 2022→Oct 2022) |
MAIN company outlook (results filed Oct 15, 2026)
- “The preliminary estimates of third quarter 2026 financial information and results furnished above are based on Main Street management's preliminary determinations and current expectations, and such information is inherently uncertain.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
MAIN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.92 | $0.98 | -5.2% | $146.4M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.94 | $0.97 | -3.6% | $150.2M | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.78 | $3.83 | -1.2% | $586.2M | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.87 | $3.91 | -1.1% | $629.1M | 8 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 53.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.83% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 54.1 |
| Open | USD 53.69 |
| Day Range | USD 53.27 – 53.97 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 48.95 – 65.23 |
| Volume | 143,040 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.02B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (MAIN)
Nexqual's technical model rates MAIN "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.34 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 56.07) |
| MACD | -0.65 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (MAIN)
Wall Street analysts rate MAIN "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 59.86 (range USD 52–70), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 59.86 |
| High Target | USD 70 |
| Low Target | USD 52 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (MAIN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $146.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.97 vs est 0.96 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.93 vs est 1.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.03 vs est 1.01 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.97 vs est 0.98 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (MAIN)
| Total Revenue | $575.05M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.90% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +87.21% |
| Profit Margin | +78.49% |
| ROE | +14.92% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.8 |
| Current Ratio | 1.69 |
| Total Cash | $58.31M |
| Total Debt | $2.54B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (MAIN)
Nexqual rates Main Street Capital Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Operating margin 87% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $58M cash and investments vs $2.53B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$46M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 15%, ROA 5.6% |
Ownership (MAIN)
| Insider Ownership | +3.77% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +25.91% |
| Shares Outstanding | 93.51M |
| Float | 89.82M |
| Short % of Float | +10.58% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Leadership (MAIN)
Main Street Capital Corporation is led by Dwayne Louis Hyzak, CEO, Senior MD & Member of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| CEO, Senior MD & Member of the Board | Dwayne Louis Hyzak |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Board of Directors | Vincent D. Foster |
| President, Senior MD & Chief Investment Officer | David L. Magdol |
| Executive VP, COO & Senior MD | Jesse Enrique Morris |
| CFO & Treasurer | Ryan Robert Nelson |
Major Backers & Investors (MAIN)
Notable institutional backers of Main Street Capital Corporation include Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, Van Eck Associates Corporation, T. Rowe Price, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 3.57% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.02% |
| T. Rowe Price | 1.97% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck BDC Income ETF | 1.54% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.48% |
| TR PRICE-Price (T.Rowe) Mid-Cap Value Equity Trust | 1.12% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.84% |
| Qube Research & Technologies Ltd | 0.7% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Legal & General Group PLC | 0.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
From Main Street Capital Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have developed a reputation in our marketplace as a responsive, efficient and reliable source of financing, which has created a growing stream of proprietary deal flow for us.
- Our ability to invest across a company's capital structure, from secured loans to equity securities, allows us to offer portfolio companies a comprehensive suite of financing options, or a "one-stop" financing solution.
Partnerships
- The External Investment Manager serves as the investment adviser and administrator to MSC Income Fund, Inc. ("MSC Income") pursuant to an Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Agreement entered into in October 2020 between the External Investment Manager and MSC Income (as amended and restated on January 29, 2025, the "Advisory Agreement").
- We have entered into an agreement with the External Investment Manager to share employees in connection with its asset management business generally, and specifically for its relationship with MSC Income and its other clients.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations and changes in laws or regulations governing our operations may adversely affect our business or cause us to alter our business strategy.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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