What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.75.

What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 5.68.

What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.96.

What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.18.

What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 3.43.

What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 3.21.

What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?

The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 2.39.

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Earnings Per Share (EPS): 4.75

Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

The earnings per share (EPS) of 4.75 is 14% above its 5-year average of 4.18, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.45–5.85).

As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 16.45% below its 12-month average of 5.68.

P/E Ratio|EPS CAGR|Net Income|Earnings Yield|All Metrics

EPS

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS)

0.54

Reported quarterly EPS; no daily interpolation.

-10.00% over 10Y

MAIN Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)

EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 40 quarters.

MAIN P/E Ratio

Full P/E Ratio page

P/E Ratio

MAIN P/E Ratio Chart

11.45

+4.28% 1Y

MAIN PEG Ratio

Full PEG Ratio page

PEG Ratio

MAIN PEG Ratio Chart

0.84

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

+55.56% over 10Y

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS)

MAIN Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS)

MAIN Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

4.75

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

5.68

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

4.96

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

4.18

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

3.43

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

3.21

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

2.39

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-16.45%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-4.23%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.59%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+38.37%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+47.89%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+98.35%

MAIN Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

MAIN

Main Street Capital Corporation

Current

Market Cap

$5.06B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

4.75

TTM Avg

5.68

3Y Avg

4.96

5Y Avg

4.18

Axos Financial, Inc.

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$5.77B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

8.47

TTM Avg

8.13

3Y Avg

7.31

5Y Avg

6.15

NAD

Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$2.73B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.04

TTM Avg

1.14

3Y Avg

-0.27

5Y Avg

0.08

KNSL

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$8.12B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

24.68

TTM Avg

19.84

3Y Avg

15.01

5Y Avg

11.79

FDS

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$9.36B

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

15.19

TTM Avg

14.93

3Y Avg

13.15

5Y Avg

12.16

WASH

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$743.18M

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

2.88

TTM Avg

0.55

3Y Avg

2.01

5Y Avg

2.75

BIT

BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$697.88M

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.73

TTM Avg

1.06

3Y Avg

0.95

5Y Avg

0.55

Lufax Holding Ltd

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$654.06M

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

-1.25

TTM Avg

-0.68

3Y Avg

1.39

5Y Avg

3.99

WTAI

WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$609.76M

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

N/A

TTM Avg

N/A

3Y Avg

N/A

5Y Avg

N/A

BGT

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust

vs MAIN

Market Cap

$323.00M

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

1.09

TTM Avg

0.85

3Y Avg

0.80

5Y Avg

0.69

NAME	MARKET CAP	EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)	TTM	3Y	5Y
Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)	$5.06B	4.75	5.68	4.96	4.18
Axos Financial, Inc. (AX)vs ›	$5.77B	8.47	8.13	7.31	6.15
Nuveen Quality Municipal Income Fund (NAD)vs ›	$2.73B	1.04	1.14	-0.27	0.08
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL)vs ›	$8.12B	24.68	19.84	15.01	11.79
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS)vs ›	$9.36B	15.19	14.93	13.15	12.16
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (WASH)vs ›	$743.18M	2.88	0.55	2.01	2.75
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT)vs ›	$697.88M	1.73	1.06	0.95	0.55
Lufax Holding Ltd (LU)vs ›	$654.06M	-1.25	-0.68	1.39	3.99
WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI)vs ›	$609.76M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackRock Floating Rate Income Trust (BGT)vs ›	$323.00M	1.09	0.85	0.80	0.69

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$4.75

Forward EPS (Est.)

$3.83

P/E Ratio

11.4

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.75.
Is Main Street Capital Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?: The earnings per share (EPS) of 4.75 is 14% above its 5-year average of 4.18, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.45–5.85).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 5.68.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.96.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 4.18.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 3.43.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 3.21.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)?: The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for MAIN stock is 2.39.

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATE	EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-31	5.52
2024-12-31	5.85
2023-12-31	5.23
2022-12-31	3.24
2021-12-31	4.80
2020-12-31	0.45
2019-12-31	2.06
2018-12-31	2.80
2017-12-31	3.01
2016-12-31	2.67
2015-12-31	2.13
2014-12-31	2.31
2013-12-31	2.65
2012-12-31	3.53
2011-12-31	2.76
2010-12-31	2.38
2009-12-31	1.19
2008-12-31	1.20
2007-12-31	0.30
2006-12-31	1.86
2005-12-31	0.93

About Main Street Capital Corporation

Main Street Capital Corporation functions as a Business Development Company (BDC), providing diverse capital solutions across different market segments. Primarily, the firm supplies equity capital to lower middle market companies. These investments support various strategic objectives, including recapitalizations, management buyouts, refinancing, family estate planning, industry consolidation, and growth initiatives for both mature and later-stage emerging businesses. Main Street actively seeks to forge partnerships with entrepreneurs, business owners, and management teams, frequently offering comprehensive, "one-stop" financing alternatives for its lower middle market portfolio. Companies targeted for equity investment in this segment typically have annual revenues between $5 million and $300 million, with individual equity investments generally ranging from $2 million to $75 million, and an enterprise value for the target company usually falling between $3 million and $20 million. The firm is prepared to take stakes from a 5% minority position up to a 50% majority interest. In addition to its equity offerings, Main Street also extends debt capital to middle market companies. These funds are allocated to finance activities such as acquisitions, management buyouts, growth strategies, recapitalizations, and refinancing. Debt transactions in the middle market typically range from $5 million to $50 million per deal, targeting businesses with annual EBITDA between $1 million and $20 million. It is important to note that these middle market debt recipients are generally larger in scale than the companies within Main Street's lower middle market equity portfolio. The firm demonstrates a wide investment scope, engaging with numerous industries. These include, but are not limited to: air freight and logistics, auto components, building products, chemicals, commercial services, computing, construction and engineering, consumer finance and services, electronic equipment, energy (equipment, services, and consumables), financial services, healthcare (equipment and providers), hospitality, internet software and services, IT services, machinery, paper and forest products, professional and industrial services, road and rail transportation, software, specialty retail, and telecommunications. Broadly, this covers sectors within consumer discretionary, energy, materials, technology, and transportation. Main Street Capital Corporation was established in 2007, with its main operations based in Houston, Texas, and an additional office located in Chojnów, Poland.

Houston, TX

110 employees

www.mainstcapital.com

Financial Services / Asset Management

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
CEO: Dwayne Louis Hyzak

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Earnings Per Share (EPS): 4.75

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EPS Comparison

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Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

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Earnings Per Share (EPS): 4.75

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS)

MAIN Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)

MAIN P/E Ratio

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MAIN PEG Ratio

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MAIN Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

MAIN Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

MAIN Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS Comparison

Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

MAIN Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

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