STOCK TITAN
  1. Home
  2. Sec-filings
  3. MAIN
  4. [8-K] Main Street Capital CORP Reports Material Event

Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN) declares Q4 and supplemental 2026 dividends

Filing Impact
(Very High)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Main Street Capital Corporation announced that its board declared regular monthly cash dividends of $0.265 per share for each of October, November and December 2026, totaling $0.795 per share for the fourth quarter. These regular dividends match the third quarter 2026 level and are 3.9% higher than regular dividends paid in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The board also declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable in September 2026, to be funded from undistributed taxable income as of June 30, 2026. Including these dividends, cumulative cash dividends reach $51.205 per share since the October 2007 IPO, and total shareholder dividends of $1.095 per share correspond to a 7.9% annualized yield based on a $55.75 share price on August 3, 2026.

Positive

  • Regular and supplemental dividends total $1.095 per share, including fourth quarter 2026 monthly payments and a September 2026 supplemental dividend, equating to a 7.9% annualized yield based on a $55.75 share price.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

Eligible holders may receive the declared dividends as additional shares through the DRIP, while the 2026 tax character remains unresolved until after year-end.

The August 2026-08-04 Form 8-K reports declared September supplemental and October–December regular dividends with payment dates through 2026-12-15; it describes them as payable, not paid.

For registered holders who have not opted out by the applicable record date, the DRIP automatically reinvests dividends in additional Main Street common shares when the transfer agent or a participating brokerage supports it, changing the distribution from cash receipt to share acquisition.

The tax attributes of the 2026 dividends remain unresolved: the company says final classification will be determined after the close of the 2026 tax year and currently expects a combination of ordinary taxable income and qualified dividends, with possible capital gains or return of capital.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q4 2026 regular monthly dividend $0.265 per share Declared for each of October, November and December 2026
Total Q4 2026 regular dividends $0.795 per share Sum of three $0.265 monthly dividends for the fourth quarter of 2026
Increase over Q4 2025 regular dividends 3.9% Regular monthly dividends for Q4 2026 vs. regular monthly dividends paid in Q4 2025
September 2026 supplemental dividend $0.30 per share Supplemental cash dividend payable in September 2026 from undistributed taxable income
Total dividends from recent declarations $1.095 per share Includes Q4 2026 regular monthly dividends and the September 2026 supplemental dividend
Annualized current yield 7.9% Based on $1.095 per share dividends and a $55.75 closing price on August 3, 2026
Closing share price $55.75 per share Closing price on August 3, 2026 used to compute the stated yield
Cumulative cash dividends since IPO $51.205 per share Total dividends paid since the October 2007 IPO at $15.00 per share
supplemental cash dividend financial
"the Board of Directors declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share"
A supplemental cash dividend is an extra one-time cash payment a company gives shareholders on top of its regular dividends, similar to a bonus paycheck handed out when a company has surplus cash. Investors care because it provides immediate income, can signal management’s confidence in the company’s finances, and reduces the company’s cash reserves — all of which can affect future dividends and the stock’s price.
undistributed taxable income financial
"will be paid out of Main Street’s undistributed taxable income as of June 30, 2026"
Undistributed taxable income is income a pooled investment (like a mutual fund or trust) has earned but has not yet paid out to shareholders; tax rules can treat that income as if it were distributed. For investors this matters because you may owe taxes on income you haven’t actually received—similar to getting a bill for money still held by the fund—and it can change your after-tax return and the tax basis of your investment, so it influences income tax timing and planning.
dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan financial
"Main Street maintains a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan"
A dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan is a company program that automatically uses your cash dividends to buy additional shares and lets you buy shares directly from the company without a broker. Like setting a portion of your paycheck to repeatedly buy more of something you trust, it makes investing automatic, often with lower fees or small discounts, helping small investors compound returns and smooth out purchase prices over time.
qualified dividends financial
"final tax attributes for 2026 dividends are expected to include ordinary taxable income and qualified dividends"
Dividends that meet tax rules allowing them to be taxed at the lower long-term capital gains rates instead of higher ordinary income rates. For investors, that means more of the payment stays in your pocket; it influences which dividend-paying stocks you buy and how long you hold them, similar to getting a discount for meeting a store’s membership conditions.
return of capital financial
"tax attributes for 2026 dividends may include capital gains and return of capital"
Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.
ex-dividend date financial
"Summary of Fourth Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends lists the Ex-Dividend Date"
The ex-dividend date is the date when a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment included. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't receive that upcoming dividend; only those who owned the stock before this date are entitled to it. It matters to investors because it determines who is eligible to receive the dividend and can influence the stock’s price around that time.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
Understanding 8-K Material Events →

FAQ

What dividends did Main Street Capital (MAIN) declare for the fourth quarter of 2026?
Main Street Capital declared monthly cash dividends of $0.265 per share for October, November and December 2026, totaling $0.795 per share for the quarter, matching third quarter 2026 regular dividends and 3.9% above fourth quarter 2025 regular dividends.

Did Main Street Capital (MAIN) announce a supplemental dividend for 2026?
Yes. The board declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable in September 2026. It will be paid from undistributed taxable income as of June 30, 2026, in addition to the regular fourth quarter 2026 monthly dividends.

What total 2026 dividends per share do these Main Street Capital (MAIN) declarations represent?
Including the fourth quarter 2026 regular dividends and the September 2026 supplemental dividend, Main Street’s most recent declarations represent total dividends of $1.095 per share. Cumulative cash dividends since its October 2007 IPO now reach $51.205 per share.

What dividend yield does Main Street Capital (MAIN) indicate based on its recent declarations?
The company states that the fourth quarter 2026 regular dividends plus the September 2026 supplemental dividend represent a 7.9% annualized current yield, calculated using total dividends of $1.095 per share and a $55.75 closing share price on August 3, 2026.

When are the key dates for Main Street Capital’s (MAIN) September 2026 supplemental dividend?
The $0.30 per share supplemental dividend was declared on August 3, 2026. The ex-dividend and record dates are September 21, 2026, and the payment date is September 28, 2026, according to the company’s schedule.

Does Main Street Capital (MAIN) offer a dividend reinvestment or direct stock purchase plan?
Yes. Main Street maintains a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan. The DRIP automatically reinvests dividends for participating registered stockholders, while the DSPP allows investors to purchase additional Main Street common stock through the plan.
0001396440false00013964402026-08-042026-08-04
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
__________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 4, 2026
__________________________________________________________________________
Main Street Capital Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
814-00746
41-2230745
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1300 Post Oak Boulevard, 8th Floor, Houston, Texas
77056
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (713) 350-6000
Not Applicable
___________________________________________________________________________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
MAIN
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Texas
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act
of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition
period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the
Exchange Act. o
Item 8.01Other Events.
On August 4, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1
Press release dated August 4, 2026
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Main Street Capital Corporation
Date: August 4, 2026
By:
/s/ Jason B. Beauvais
Name:    Jason B. Beauvais
Title:      General Counsel
Exhibit 99.1
mainsta.jpg
    NEWS RELEASE
Contacts:
Main Street Capital Corporation
Dwayne L. Hyzak, CEO, dhyzak@mainstcapital.com
Ryan R. Nelson, CFO, rnelson@mainstcapital.com
713-350-6000
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
Ken Dennard / ken@dennardlascar.com
Zach Vaughan / zvaughan@dennardlascar.com
713-529-6600
Main Street Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends and
Supplemental Dividend Payable in September 2026
Regular Monthly Dividends of $0.265 Per Share for each of October, November and December
2026
Supplemental Dividend of $0.30 Per Share Payable in September 2026
HOUSTON, August 4, 2026 – Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN) (“Main Street”) is
pleased to announce that its Board of Directors declared regular monthly cash dividends of $0.265 per
share for each of October, November and December 2026. These monthly dividends, which will be
payable pursuant to the table below, total $0.795 per share for the fourth quarter of 2026 and are
consistent with the regular monthly dividends declared for the third quarter of 2026 and represent a
3.9% increase from the regular monthly dividends paid in the fourth quarter of 2025. Since its October
2007 initial public offering, Main Street has periodically increased the amount of its regular monthly
dividends paid per share and has never reduced its regular monthly dividend amount per share.
Summary of Fourth Quarter 2026 Regular Monthly Dividends
Declared
Ex-Dividend Date
Record Date
Payment Date
Amount Per Share
8/3/2026
10/8/2026
10/8/2026
10/15/2026
$0.265
8/3/2026
11/6/2026
11/6/2026
11/13/2026
$0.265
8/3/2026
12/8/2026
12/8/2026
12/15/2026
$0.265
Total for Fourth Quarter 2026:
$0.795
In addition to the regular monthly dividends for the fourth quarter of 2026, the Board of Directors
declared a supplemental cash dividend of $0.30 per share payable in September 2026. This
supplemental cash dividend, which will be payable as set forth in the table below, will be paid out of
Main Street’s undistributed taxable income (taxable income in excess of dividends paid) as of June 30,
2026.
Supplemental Cash Dividend Payable in September 2026
Declared
Ex-Dividend Date
Record Date
Payment Date
Amount Per Share
8/3/2026
9/21/2026
9/21/2026
9/28/2026
$0.30
Including all dividends declared to date, including the fourth quarter 2026 regular monthly dividends
and the September 2026 supplemental dividend, Main Street will have paid $51.205 per share in
cumulative cash dividends since its October 2007 initial public offering at $15.00 per share. Including
the fourth quarter 2026 regular monthly dividends and the September 2026 supplemental dividend,
these most recent dividend declarations represent total dividends to Main Street shareholders of $1.095
per share, representing an annualized current yield of 7.9% based on the closing price of $55.75 per
share on August 3, 2026.
The final determination of the tax attributes for dividends each year are made after the close of the tax
year. The final tax attributes for 2026 dividends are currently expected to include a combination of
ordinary taxable income and qualified dividends and may include capital gains and return of capital.
Main Street maintains a dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan (the “Plan”). The
dividend reinvestment feature of the Plan (the “DRIP”) provides for the reinvestment of dividends on
behalf of Main Street’s registered stockholders who hold their shares with Main Street’s transfer agent
and registrar, Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, or certain brokerage firms that have elected to participate
in the DRIP. Under the DRIP, if Main Street declares a dividend, registered stockholders who have not
“opted out” of the DRIP by the dividend record date will have their dividend automatically reinvested
into additional shares of Main Street common stock. The direct stock purchase feature of the Plan (the
“DSPP”) provides investors with a convenient and economical method to purchase shares of Main
Street common stock. More information about the Plan (including the DSPP prospectus) can be found
on the Main Street website (https://ir.mainstcapital.com/dividend-reinvestment-and-direct-stock-
purchase-plan).
ABOUT MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORPORATION
Main Street (www.mainstcapital.com) is a principal investment firm that primarily provides
customized long-term debt and equity capital solutions to lower middle market companies and debt
capital to private companies owned by or in the process of being acquired by a private equity fund.
Main Street’s portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts,
recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse
industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management
teams and generally provides customized “one-stop” debt and equity financing solutions within its
lower middle market investment strategy. Main Street seeks to partner with private equity fund
sponsors and primarily invests in secured debt investments in its private loan investment strategy.
Main Street’s lower middle market portfolio companies generally have annual revenues between $10
million and $150 million. Main Street’s private loan portfolio companies generally have annual
revenues between $25 million and $500 million.
Main Street, through its wholly-owned portfolio company MSC Adviser I, LLC (“MSC Adviser”),
also maintains an asset management business through which it manages investments for external
parties. MSC Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of
1940, as amended.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the
continued payment and growth of future dividends and the potential tax attributes for 2026 dividends,
which are based upon Main Street management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain.
Any such statements other than statements of historical fact are likely to be affected by other
unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under
Main Street’s control, and that Main Street may or may not have considered; accordingly, such
statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual
performance, events and results could vary materially from these estimates and projections of the
future as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in Main Street’s
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Such statements speak only as of the time
when made and are based on information available to Main Street as of the date hereof and are
qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Main Street assumes no obligation to revise or
update any such statement now or in the future.
# # #

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

Other Documents