Main Street Capital (MAIN) | Dividend History & Payments | 2007 - 2025
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TL;DR: Main Street Capital Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Main Street Capital has paid $4.14 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 7.07%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.52%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $10.93 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 6, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$4.14
12-Month Div. Yield
7.07%
3-Year Total Dividend
$10.93
3-Year Avg Dividend
$3.64
3-Year Avg Yield
0.52%
Last 5Y Dividend
$15.59
All Time Dividend
$44.53
Date Range
Nov 2007 - Jun 2025
Main Street Capital Yearly Dividend History Chart
Main Street Capital Dividend History From 2007 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | $1.80 | $0.26 | 3.19% |
| 2024 | 16 | $4.08 | $0.26 | 8.23% |
| 2023 | 15 | $3.49 | $0.23 | 8.78% |
| 2022 | 16 | $2.89 | $0.18 | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 13 | $2.53 | $0.19 | 6.28% |
| 2020 | 11 | $2.20 | $0.20 | 7.03% |
| 2019 | 14 | $2.89 | $0.21 | 7.04% |
| 2018 | 14 | $2.88 | $0.21 | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 16 | $3.12 | $0.20 | 8.03% |
| 2016 | 14 | $2.72 | $0.19 | 8.29% |
| 2015 | 14 | $2.64 | $0.19 | 8.74% |
| 2014 | 14 | $2.60 | $0.19 | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 15 | $2.65 | $0.18 | 8.62% |
| 2012 | 12 | $1.72 | $0.14 | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 13 | $1.70 | $0.13 | 9.19% |
| 2010 | 12 | $1.44 | $0.12 | 9.29% |
| 2009 | 11 | $1.32 | $0.12 | 10.58% |
| 2008 | 7 | $1.53 | $0.22 | 13.46% |
| 2007 | 1 | $0.33 | $0.33 | 2.28% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.43% | $57.76 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.47% | $52.95 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.48% | $51.82 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.30 | 0.52% | $57.54 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.44% | $56.26 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.41% | $61.47 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | $0.25 | 0.43% | $57.72 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.30 | 0.52% | $57.90 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.44% | $55.63 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.47% | $52.16 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.48% | $51.22 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.30 | 0.60% | $50.23 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.49% | $49.95 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.50% | $48.57 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.48% | $51.48 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | $0.30 | 0.59% | $50.49 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.49% | $49.34 |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.49% | $49.40 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.51% | $46.94 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | $0.30 | 0.65% | $46.00 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.52% | $45.85 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.54% | $44.52 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | $0.24 | 0.55% | $43.73 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.28 | 0.64% | $42.93 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.56% | $42.13 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.58% | $40.30 |
| Oct 5, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.59% | $39.60 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | $0.28 | 0.68% | $40.45 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.57% | $40.67 |
| Jul 6, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.58% | $39.89 |
| Jun 20, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.59% | $38.20 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.56% | $40.03 |
| May 5, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.57% | $39.60 |
| Apr 5, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.57% | $39.31 |
| Mar 20, 2023 | $0.17 | 0.45% | $39.28 |
| Mar 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.59% | $37.98 |
| Feb 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.58% | $39.11 |
| Jan 5, 2023 | $0.23 | 0.61% | $36.87 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.27% | $36.79 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.60% | $36.72 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.58% | $38.04 |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.66% | $33.23 |
| Sep 19, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.27% | $36.42 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.53% | $40.40 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.47% | $45.28 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.53% | $40.49 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | $0.07 | 0.20% | $38.43 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.57% | $37.61 |
| May 2, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.53% | $40.54 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.52% | $41.61 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $42.07 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.50% | $42.70 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.49% | $43.70 |
| Jan 3, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.48% | $44.40 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.10 | 0.23% | $44.00 |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.46% | $45.32 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.48% | $43.82 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | $0.21 | 0.51% | $41.46 |
| Aug 26, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $42.01 |
| Jul 28, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.50% | $41.12 |
| Jun 28, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $41.76 |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.50% | $41.12 |
| Apr 28, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.48% | $42.59 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.51% | $39.85 |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.56% | $36.68 |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.64% | $31.82 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.64% | $31.85 |
| Nov 24, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.63% | $32.35 |
| Oct 28, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.75% | $27.39 |
| Sep 28, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.67% | $30.75 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.67% | $30.55 |
| Jul 17, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.68% | $30.07 |
| Jun 17, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.63% | $32.47 |
| May 19, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.68% | $30.35 |
| Apr 17, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.84% | $24.36 |
| Mar 17, 2020 | $0.20 | 1.15% | $17.82 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.46% | $44.30 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.47% | $44.02 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.47% | $43.38 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.24 | 0.56% | $43.20 |
| Nov 19, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $42.10 |
| Oct 17, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $42.17 |
| Sep 18, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.46% | $44.34 |
| Aug 19, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.47% | $43.33 |
| Jul 17, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $41.74 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.50% | $41.12 |
| Jun 17, 2019 | $0.25 | 0.61% | $41.08 |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $40.65 |
| Apr 17, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.52% | $38.24 |
| Mar 19, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.54% | $37.19 |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.50% | $39.21 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.53% | $37.04 |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.20 | 0.56% | $34.87 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.84% | $32.75 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | $0.20 | 0.51% | $38.19 |
| Oct 18, 2018 | $0.20 | 0.52% | $37.18 |
| Sep 19, 2018 | $0.20 | 0.50% | $39.37 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.47% | $40.30 |
| Jul 19, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.48% | $39.30 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.50% | $38.06 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | $0.28 | 0.72% | $38.01 |
| May 18, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.49% | $38.46 |
| Apr 19, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.51% | $37.30 |
| Mar 20, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.52% | $36.65 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.53% | $36.02 |
| Jan 18, 2018 | $0.19 | 0.49% | $38.81 |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.19 | 0.48% | $39.73 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.68% | $40.22 |
| Nov 20, 2017 | $0.19 | 0.47% | $40.42 |
| Oct 19, 2017 | $0.19 | 0.47% | $40.49 |
| Sep 20, 2017 | $0.19 | 0.48% | $39.92 |
| Aug 17, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.47% | $39.28 |
| Jul 18, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.48% | $38.54 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.48% | $38.46 |
| Jun 26, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.48% | $38.46 |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.28 | 0.71% | $38.99 |
| May 17, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.48% | $38.17 |
| Apr 18, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.47% | $39.50 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.48% | $38.27 |
| Mar 17, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.50% | $37.20 |
| Feb 17, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.49% | $37.48 |
| Jan 18, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.50% | $36.75 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.50% | $36.77 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.75% | $36.50 |
| Nov 17, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.51% | $36.51 |
| Oct 18, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.55% | $33.69 |
| Sep 19, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.54% | $34.05 |
| Aug 17, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.53% | $34.18 |
| Jul 19, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.54% | $33.13 |
| Jun 29, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.55% | $32.87 |
| Jun 16, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.85% | $32.50 |
| May 18, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.57% | $31.45 |
| Apr 19, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.57% | $31.44 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.58% | $31.18 |
| Feb 18, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.65% | $27.66 |
| Jan 20, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.65% | $27.63 |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.62% | $29.08 |
| Dec 15, 2015 | $0.28 | 0.95% | $28.82 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.58% | $31.14 |
| Oct 19, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.60% | $30.05 |
| Sep 17, 2015 | $0.18 | 0.64% | $28.12 |
| Aug 18, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.62% | $28.38 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $30.61 |
| Jun 29, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.55% | $31.93 |
| Jun 16, 2015 | $0.28 | 0.88% | $31.37 |
| May 18, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $30.90 |
| Apr 17, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.56% | $31.39 |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $30.89 |
| Feb 18, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.55% | $30.71 |
| Jan 16, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.58% | $29.30 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.58% | $29.49 |
| Dec 16, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.91% | $30.12 |
| Nov 18, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.53% | $32.21 |
| Oct 16, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $29.96 |
| Sep 17, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.53% | $32.06 |
| Aug 18, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.51% | $32.23 |
| Jul 17, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.52% | $31.77 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.51% | $32.51 |
| Jun 18, 2014 | $0.28 | 0.87% | $31.48 |
| May 16, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.53% | $31.37 |
| Apr 16, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.52% | $31.56 |
| Mar 18, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.50% | $33.32 |
| Feb 18, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.47% | $35.15 |
| Jan 16, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.48% | $34.15 |
| Dec 26, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.50% | $32.95 |
| Dec 17, 2013 | $0.25 | 0.76% | $32.74 |
| Nov 19, 2013 | $0.16 | 0.50% | $31.79 |
| Oct 17, 2013 | $0.16 | 0.53% | $30.17 |
| Sep 18, 2013 | $0.16 | 0.54% | $29.76 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.53% | $29.14 |
| Jul 31, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.50% | $30.95 |
| Jul 18, 2013 | $0.20 | 0.65% | $30.59 |
| Jun 18, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.57% | $27.27 |
| May 17, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.52% | $29.72 |
| Apr 17, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.54% | $28.85 |
| Mar 19, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.47% | $32.90 |
| Feb 19, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.47% | $31.74 |
| Jan 16, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.47% | $31.71 |
| Jan 2, 2013 | $0.35 | 1.13% | $30.94 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.15 | 0.50% | $30.02 |
| Nov 19, 2012 | $0.15 | 0.50% | $30.13 |
| Oct 17, 2012 | $0.15 | 0.52% | $29.06 |
| Sep 18, 2012 | $0.15 | 0.51% | $29.53 |
| Aug 17, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.56% | $26.10 |
| Jul 18, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.59% | $24.50 |
| Jun 19, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.62% | $23.28 |
| May 17, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.64% | $22.04 |
| Apr 18, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.56% | $24.87 |
| Mar 19, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.57% | $24.44 |
| Feb 22, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.57% | $23.71 |
| Jan 18, 2012 | $0.14 | 0.63% | $21.44 |
| Dec 21, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.67% | $20.10 |
| Nov 17, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.71% | $19.07 |
| Oct 18, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.77% | $17.57 |
| Sep 19, 2011 | $0.14 | 0.77% | $17.55 |
| Aug 17, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.72% | $17.99 |
| Jul 19, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.69% | $18.93 |
| Jun 20, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.70% | $18.45 |
| May 18, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.70% | $18.45 |
| Apr 19, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.71% | $18.26 |
| Mar 22, 2011 | $0.13 | 0.71% | $18.24 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | $0.12 | 0.64% | $19.66 |
| Jan 18, 2011 | $0.12 | 0.69% | $18.06 |
| Jan 4, 2011 | $0.12 | 0.69% | $18.12 |
| Nov 17, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.72% | $17.29 |
| Oct 19, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.75% | $16.59 |
| Sep 21, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.80% | $15.55 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.83% | $15.02 |
| Jul 19, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.77% | $16.17 |
| Jun 17, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.82% | $15.16 |
| May 18, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.88% | $14.14 |
| Apr 19, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.78% | $16.07 |
| Mar 23, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.81% | $15.38 |
| Feb 18, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.86% | $14.51 |
| Jan 19, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.87% | $14.29 |
| Jan 4, 2010 | $0.12 | 0.78% | $15.93 |
| Nov 18, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.89% | $13.97 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.92% | $13.52 |
| Sep 17, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.91% | $13.74 |
| Aug 18, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.91% | $13.72 |
| Jul 17, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.89% | $14.03 |
| Jun 17, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.94% | $13.29 |
| May 19, 2009 | $0.12 | 0.85% | $14.74 |
| Apr 17, 2009 | $0.12 | 1.07% | $11.63 |
| Mar 18, 2009 | $0.12 | 1.32% | $9.47 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | $0.12 | 1.38% | $9.08 |
| Jan 20, 2009 | $0.12 | 1.25% | $10.00 |
| Dec 17, 2008 | $0.12 | 1.37% | $9.10 |
| Nov 17, 2008 | $0.12 | 1.42% | $8.82 |
| Oct 15, 2008 | $0.12 | 1.19% | $10.50 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | $0.12 | 1.05% | $11.90 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | $0.36 | 2.69% | $13.40 |
| May 8, 2008 | $0.35 | 2.81% | $12.46 |
| Feb 13, 2008 | $0.34 | 2.54% | $13.36 |
| Nov 14, 2007 | $0.33 | 2.28% | $14.50 |
Main Street Capital Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock
BLK | $15.41 | 1.58% | 0.65% | $16.79 | Mar 7, 2025 |
Hamilton Lane
HLNE | $2.55 | 1.63% | 0.44% | $2.01 | Sep 19, 2025 |
Invesco
IVZ | $0.60 | 4.07% | 1.19% | $0.72 | Feb 14, 2025 |
Main Street Capital
MAIN | $4.14 | 7.07% | 0.52% | $3.64 | Jun 6, 2025 |
Blue Owl Capital
OBDC | $1.64 | 11.26% | 1.53% | $1.45 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Main Street Capital been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Main Street Capital has been paying dividends for 18 years, from 2007 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $44.53 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Main Street Capital's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Main Street Capital's most recent dividend payment was $0.25 per share, with an ex-dividend date of June 6, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Main Street Capital's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Main Street Capital's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $4.08 per share across 16 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Main Street Capital's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Main Street Capital's dividend payments, the company paid $3.49 per share in 2023 versus $4.08 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.59. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Main Street Capital have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Main Street Capital has paid a total of $29.77 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $4,538.80 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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