MAIN Dividend Calculator
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) currently yields 8.20% and paid $4.29 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$52.29
Dividend Yield
8.20%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$4.29
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+11.8%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 8
Project Future Income from MAIN
Portfolio Value
$212,866
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$1,752
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — MAIN
Projected Income from MAIN
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,313 | $109 | 331.1 | $17,313 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,096 | $175 | 474.1 | $26,839 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $3,067 | $256 | 622.1 | $38,123 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $4,271 | $356 | 776.9 | $51,544 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $5,767 | $481 | 940.7 | $67,568 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $7,627 | $636 | 1115.9 | $86,776 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $9,946 | $829 | 1305.4 | $109,889 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $12,842 | $1,070 | 1512.1 | $137,808 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $16,470 | $1,373 | 1739.8 | $171,662 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $21,025 | $1,752 | 1992.9 | $212,866 |
MAIN Dividend Per Share by Year
MAIN Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 2026-06-29 | $0.30 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2026-06-15 | $0.26 |
| 2026-05-08 | 2026-05-15 | $0.26 |
| 2026-04-08 | 2026-04-15 | $0.26 |
| 2026-03-20 | 2026-03-27 | $0.30 |
| 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-13 | $0.26 |
| 2026-02-06 | 2026-02-13 | $0.26 |
| 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-29 | $0.30 |
| 2025-12-08 | 2025-12-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-14 | $0.26 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025-10-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-09-19 | 2025-09-26 | $0.30 |
| 2025-09-08 | 2025-09-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-15 | $0.26 |
| 2025-06-20 | 2025-06-27 | $0.30 |
| 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-13 | $0.25 |
| 2025-05-08 | 2025-05-15 | $0.25 |
| 2025-04-08 | 2025-04-15 | $0.25 |
| 2025-03-20 | 2025-03-27 | $0.30 |
| 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-14 | $0.25 |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-14 | $0.25 |
| 2025-01-08 | 2025-01-15 | $0.25 |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-27 | $0.30 |
| 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-13 | $0.25 |
| 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-15 | $0.25 |
| 2024-10-08 | 2024-10-15 | $0.25 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-27 | $0.30 |
| 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-13 | $0.25 |
| 2024-08-08 | 2024-08-15 | $0.25 |
| 2024-07-08 | 2024-07-15 | $0.25 |
| 2024-06-21 | 2024-06-27 | $0.30 |
| 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-14 | $0.24 |
| 2024-05-07 | 2024-05-15 | $0.24 |
| 2024-04-05 | 2024-04-15 | $0.24 |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-27 | $0.30 |
| 2024-03-07 | 2024-03-15 | $0.24 |
| 2024-02-07 | 2024-02-15 | $0.24 |
| 2024-01-04 | 2024-01-12 | $0.24 |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-27 | $0.28 |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-15 | $0.24 |
| 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-15 | $0.24 |
| 2023-10-05 | 2023-10-13 | $0.24 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-27 | $0.28 |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-07-06 | 2023-07-14 | $0.23 |
| 2023-06-20 | 2023-06-28 | $0.23 |
| 2023-06-07 | 2023-06-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-14 | $0.23 |
| 2023-03-20 | 2023-03-28 | $0.18 |
| 2023-03-07 | 2023-03-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-02-15 | $0.23 |
| 2023-01-05 | 2023-01-13 | $0.23 |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-28 | $0.10 |
| 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-14 | $0.22 |
| 2022-09-19 | 2022-09-27 | $0.10 |
| 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-06-21 | 2022-06-30 | $0.08 |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-05-02 | 2022-05-13 | $0.22 |
| 2022-04-01 | 2022-04-14 | $0.22 |
| 2022-03-21 | 2022-03-30 | $0.08 |
| 2022-03-01 | 2022-03-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-02-01 | 2022-02-15 | $0.22 |
| 2022-01-03 | 2022-01-14 | $0.22 |
| 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-30 | $0.10 |
| 2021-11-23 | 2021-12-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-09-28 | 2021-10-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-08-26 | 2021-09-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-07-28 | 2021-08-13 | $0.21 |
| 2021-06-28 | 2021-07-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-05-27 | 2021-06-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-04-28 | 2021-05-14 | $0.21 |
| 2021-03-26 | 2021-04-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-15 | $0.21 |
| 2021-01-28 | 2021-02-12 | $0.21 |
| 2021-01-04 | 2021-01-15 | $0.21 |
| 2020-11-24 | 2020-12-15 | $0.21 |
| 2020-10-28 | 2020-11-13 | $0.21 |
| 2020-09-28 | 2020-10-15 | $0.21 |
| 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-15 | $0.21 |
| 2020-07-17 | 2020-08-14 | $0.21 |
MAIN Dividend FAQ
How much does MAIN pay in dividends per share?
Main Street Capital Corporation paid $4.29 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does MAIN pay dividends?
MAIN pays dividends quarterly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 8, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is MAIN's dividend yield?
At the last close of $52.29, MAIN yields approximately 8.20% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is MAIN's dividend growth rate?
MAIN's dividend per share has compounded at 11.8% per year over the last 5 years (9.5% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much MAIN do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $4.29 per share per year, roughly 280 shares — about $14,641.20 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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