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MAIN Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with MAIN's current 7.84% yield and 10.4% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 7.84%

Annual Dividend: $4.32 per share

Share Price: $55.11

Payout Ratio: 77.3%

MAIN DRIP Calculator

Model MAIN dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 10.4% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in MAIN 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in MAIN on 2016-10-31 would be worth $3,521.15 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 252.1%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,616.95 (161.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $904.2 in extra value.

Starting share price: $33.56 — Current share price: $55.11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAIN's current dividend yield?

MAIN (Main Street Capital Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 7.84%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $784 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much MAIN do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from MAIN at its current yield of 7.84%, you would need approximately $153,061 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does MAIN pay monthly dividends?

Yes, MAIN pays dividends monthly, making it popular with income investors who want regular cash flow.

Is MAIN's dividend safe?

MAIN's payout ratio is 77.3%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.

What is MAIN's dividend growth rate?

MAIN's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 10.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in MAIN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in MAIN on 2016-10-31 would be worth approximately $3,521.15 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 252.1% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,616.95 — meaning DRIP added $904.2 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the MAIN dividend page.