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NYSE:MAIN

Main Street Capital (MAIN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$46.78
+0.38 (+0.82%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$46.48
$46.84
50-Day Range
$43.84
$46.78
52-Week Range
$37.70
$46.84
Volume
302,051 shs
Average Volume
346,905 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.98 billion
P/E Ratio
8.96
Dividend Yield
6.16%
Price Target
$45.50

Main Street Capital MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.7% Downside
$45.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
3.99% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.35mentions of Main Street Capital in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-4.18%
From $4.07 to $3.90 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.75 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

669th out of 862 stocks

Eating Places Industry

36th out of 41 stocks

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About Main Street Capital Stock (NYSE:MAIN)

Main Street Capital Corporation has operated as a business development company for over a decade, providing valuable equity and debt capital to many lower-middle market companies. The company has established a reputation for its commitment to providing one-stop financing solutions that help entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams achieve their financial goals.

MSCC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, has an additional office in Chojnów, Poland. Its global reach allows the company to tap into a broad range of investment opportunities, and the company has a well-deserved reputation for identifying the most promising businesses.

MSCC's strong financial performance is a testament to its investment strategy. The company has consistently generated significant returns for its investors, and its net asset value per share has increased yearly. 

MSCC's financial performance drives a range of factors, including its ability to identify promising investment opportunities, its strong relationships with management teams and its ability to provide comprehensive financing solutions that meet each business's unique needs.

The company strongly focuses on ensuring its investments are well-diversified, with various assets across different industries and geographies. This strategy helps mitigate risk and ensure the company is well-positioned to weather economic challenges.

In addition to its strong financial performance, MSCC is committed to corporate social responsibility. The company has a range of initiatives focused on environmental, social and governance issues and is committed to positively impacting the communities in which it operates.

Main Street Capital Corporation is a well-respected and successful business development company committed to providing valuable financing solutions to lower-middle market companies.

MAIN Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/22/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/27 Dividend
3/19/2024
Today
3/27/2024
Dividend Payable
3/27/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend
4/05/2024
Dividend Payable
4/15/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Eating places
Sub-Industry
Asset Management & Custody Banks
CUSIP
56035L10
Employees
100
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$45.50
High Stock Price Target
$48.00
Low Stock Price Target
$43.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-2.7%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
6 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$428.45 million
Pretax Margin
90.15%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$500.39 million
Cash Flow
$4.36 per share
Book Value
$29.58 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
81,581,000
Market Cap
$3.98 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.28

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MAIN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Main Street Capital stock right now?

6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Main Street Capital in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MAIN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MAIN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Main Street Capital's stock price target for 2024?

6 brokers have issued 12-month price objectives for Main Street Capital's shares. Their MAIN share price targets range from $43.00 to $48.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $45.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.7%.
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How have MAIN shares performed in 2024?

Main Street Capital's stock was trading at $43.23 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MAIN shares have increased by 8.2% and is now trading at $46.78.
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When is Main Street Capital's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Main Street Capital's earnings last quarter?

Main Street Capital Co. (NYSE:MAIN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 22nd. The financial services provider reported $1.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.06 by $0.06. The financial services provider had revenue of $129.31 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $125.52 million. Main Street Capital had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.99% and a net margin of 85.62%.

How often does Main Street Capital pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Main Street Capital?

Main Street Capital announced a dividend on Monday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Wednesday, March 27th. This represents a yield of 8.37%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 19th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of $0.24.
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Is Main Street Capital a good dividend stock?

Main Street Capital (NYSE:MAIN) pays an annual dividend of $2.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.21%. MAIN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 55.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MAIN will have a dividend payout ratio of 73.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Main Street Capital issued on next quarter's earnings?

Main Street Capital issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, January, 19th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.060-1.080 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Dwayne Hyzak's approval rating as Main Street Capital's CEO?

1 employees have rated Main Street Capital Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Hyzak on Glassdoor.com. Dwayne Hyzak has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Dwayne Hyzak in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Main Street Capital own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Main Street Capital investors own include AT&T (T), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Altria Group (MO), Realty Income (O), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola (KO) and Two Harbors Investment (TWO).

Who are Main Street Capital's major shareholders?

Main Street Capital's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.10%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.10%), Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. (1.28%), Van ECK Associates Corp (1.06%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.77%) and Sound Income Strategies LLC (0.42%). Insiders that own company stock include David L Magdol, Dwayne L Hyzak, Jason B Beauvais, John Earl Jackson, Nicholas Meserve and Vincent D Foster.
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How do I buy shares of Main Street Capital?

Shares of MAIN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:MAIN) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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