Main Street Capital Corp. Declares New Dividends for 2025
Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) has recently made an exciting announcement regarding its upcoming dividends for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Board of Directors declared a steady cash dividend of
$0.255 per share for each month in October, November, and December 2025. This decision signals a continued commitment to returning value to its shareholders, maintaining a stable cash distribution that has been a hallmark of Main Street's operations since its public offering in October 2007.
Regular Monthly Dividends
The regular monthly cash dividends amount to a total of
$0.765 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting a notable
4.1% increase from the dividends disbursed in the fourth quarter of 2024. This consistent growth in dividends highlights Main Street’s dedication to providing its shareholders with reliable income and aligns with its strategy of increasing pay-outs based on the company’s performance. The declared amounts are as follows:
- - October 2025: $0.255 per share
- - November 2025: $0.255 per share
- - December 2025: $0.255 per share
With the total dividends for this quarter amounting to $0.765 per share, Main Street continues to demonstrate its robust financial health and commitment to enhancing shareholder value through ongoing dividend payments.
Supplemental Dividend Announcement
In addition to the regular monthly dividends, Main Street’s Board also declared a
supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share, to be paid in September 2025. This supplemental dividend is designed to distribute excess cash resulting from undistributed taxable income as of June 30, 2025, further reinforcing the company’s approach of maximizing shareholder returns. The details for this payment are as follows:
- - Declared: August 4, 2025
- - Ex-Dividend Date: September 19, 2025
- - Record Date: September 19, 2025
- - Payment Date: September 26, 2025
This supplemental dividend adds another layer of value for investors, culminating in a projected yearly cash dividend payout of
$1.065 per share for the company’s shareholders.
Cumulative Cash Dividends
Since its inception, Main Street has consistently provided dividends to its shareholders, totaling
$46.855 per share since its initial public offering at $15.00 per share. With the recent announcements, shareholders can expect a solid
annualized yield of 6.6%, based on the recent share price of $64.19 noted on August 4, 2025.
Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plans
Main Street Capital also offers a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan. This enables registered stockholders to automatically reinvest their dividends into additional shares of Main Street common stock. The plan is designed to provide ease of investment and to encourage long-term investment strategies among shareholders.
To learn more about these options or to access the Plan, interested parties can visit
Main Street's official website.
About Main Street Capital Corporation
Operating as a principal investment firm, Main Street focuses on providing customized capital solutions primarily to lower middle market companies. The company aims to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, and various growth financing endeavors. Through its large portfolio of investments and partnerships, Main Street looks to create sustainable value while ensuring a diversified approach to their investments.
As they move forward, the attention to maintaining a regular dividend payout strategy showcases Main Street's focus on long-term shareholder relations and financial stability. The upcoming dividends for Q4 2025 and the supplemental payout in September are just the latest steps in their ongoing commitment to providing value to their shareholders.