Main Street Capital (MAIN) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerMain Street Capital (MAIN) has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and currently yields 8.36%. The most recent dividend was $0.2600/share on May 15, 2026, paid Monthly.
Current Yield
8.36%
TTM Dividend/Share
$4.28
Payment Frequency
Monthly
Payout Ratio
90.1%
Consecutive Growth Years
6 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
2.92%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
13.41%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
4.75%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
21.8%
FCF payout ratio
25.7%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.2x
Interest coverage
4.91x
ROIC (TTM)
9.8%
Dividend Safety Score
1 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 90.1%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($3.89) does not fully cover dividend/share ($4.28).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
26 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 6 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 25.7%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.2x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (13.4%) exceeds EPS growth (-18.0%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Sep 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Sep 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2650
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2650
Ex-date Aug 7, 2026
- Payment date
- Aug 14, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2650
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2650
Ex-date Jul 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2650
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2650
Ex-date Jun 22, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 29, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Jun 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date May 8, 2026
- Payment date
- May 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date Apr 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date Mar 20, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Mar 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date Feb 6, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date Jan 8, 2026
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2600
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2600
Ex-date Dec 22, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.2650 | $0.2650 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.2650 | $0.2650 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.2650 | $0.2650 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.2600 | $0.2600 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Main Street Capital has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 6 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.2300 | — | — |
| 2025 | $4.1100 | $4.2300 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3.6950 | $4.1100 | +11.2% |
| 2023 | $2.9450 | $3.6950 | +25.5% |
| 2022 | $2.5750 | $2.9450 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $2.2550 | $2.5750 | +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2.9150 | $2.2550 | -22.6% |
| 2019 | $2.8500 | $2.9150 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | $2.7900 | $2.8500 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $2.7300 | $2.7900 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $2.6600 | $2.7300 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | $2.5500 | $2.6600 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | $2.6750 | $2.5500 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | — | $2.6750 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Main Street Capital (MAIN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$228.59M
YoY change
+5.9%
5Y CAGR
+18.6%
Peak year (2025)
$339.28M
Latest annual
$339.28M
Cash dividends paid over time for Main Street Capital (MAIN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Main Street Capital (MAIN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $339.28M | +5.9% | +$18.85M | ||
| 2024 | $320.43M | +18.0% | +$48.83M | ||
| 2023 | $271.60M | +39.9% | +$77.42M | ||
| 2022 | $194.17M | +21.0% | +$33.64M | ||
| 2021 | $160.54M | +11.1% | +$16.07M | ||
| 2020 | $144.46M | -12.1% | -$19.82M | ||
| 2019 | $164.28M | +5.3% | +$8.23M | ||
| 2018 | $156.05M | +5.1% | +$7.63M | ||
| 2017 | $148.42M | +16.4% | +$20.90M | ||
| 2016 | $127.52M | +15.2% | +$16.85M | ||
| 2015 | $110.67M | +15.4% | +$14.74M | ||
| 2014 | $95.94M | +15.3% | +$12.76M | ||
| 2013 | $83.18M | +108.4% | +$43.26M | ||
| 2012 | $39.92M | +40.9% | +$11.59M | ||
| 2011 | $28.33M | +74.2% | +$12.07M | ||
| 2010 | $16.26M | +45.6% | +$5.10M | ||
| 2009 | $11.17M | -12.6% | -$1.61M | ||
| 2008 | $12.78M | +70.2% | +$5.27M | ||
| 2007 | $7.51M | +21.6% | +$1.34M | ||
| 2006 | $6.17M | +114.2% | +$3.29M | ||
| 2005 | $2.88M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Main Street Capital (MAIN) dividends paid is $339.28M – grew 5.9% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Main Street Capital dividends paid expanded at a +18.6% compound annual rate, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
$339.28M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2025, against a low of $2.88M during 2005.
Main Street Capital (MAIN) sits 8th of 8 Financial Services peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $5.36B.
Main Street Capital Dividends Paid 2025: $339.28M
Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2025 was $339.28M, grew 5.9% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Main Street Capital Dividends Paid 2024: $320.43M
Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2024 was $320.43M, grew 18.0% from 2023.
Main Street Capital Dividends Paid 2023: $271.60M
Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2023 was $271.60M, surged 39.9% from 2022.
Main Street Capital Dividends Paid 2022: $194.17M
Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2022 was $194.17M, grew 21.0% from 2021.
Main Street Capital Dividends Paid 2021: $160.54M
Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2021 was $160.54M.
See more financial history for Main Street Capital (MAIN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Main Street Capital, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Main Street Capital pay dividends?
Yes, Main Street Capital (MAIN) pays monthly dividends of approximately $4.28 per share annually, yielding 8.36%.
What is Main Street Capital's dividend yield?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has a current dividend yield of 8.36%.
Is Main Street Capital's dividend safe?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) passes 1 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Main Street Capital increased its dividend?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Main Street Capital's dividend payout ratio?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has a dividend payout ratio of 90.1%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Main Street Capital's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Main Street Capital (MAIN) is $228.59M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Main Street Capital dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) dividends paid changed +5.9% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Main Street Capital dividends paid?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +18.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Main Street Capital dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Main Street Capital dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $339.28M in 2025.
What was Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2024?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) dividends paid in 2024 was $320.43M.
What was Main Street Capital dividends paid in 2025?
Main Street Capital (MAIN) dividends paid in 2025 was $339.28M.
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