NYSE$MAIN
Main Street Capital Corp. · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Main Street Capital reported strong Q4 2024 results, with increased investment income and a record return on equity.
Main Street Capital delivered a solid Q4 2024, with total investment income reaching $140.4 million, marking a 9% year-over-year increase. The company reported net investment income of $90.4 million, translating to an EPS of $1.02. Return on equity stood at an impressive 25.4%. The firm declared a supplemental dividend and expanded its private loan and lower middle market portfolios, reinforcing its strong financial position.
- Total investment income grew 9% YoY to $140.4 million.
- GAAP EPS was $1.02, with a net increase in assets of $174.2 million.
- Return on equity reached 25.4%, highlighting strong portfolio performance.
- Declared and paid a supplemental dividend of $0.30 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Main Street Capital · Revenue · Quarterly
$140M
Revenue by segment
Main Street Capital · $123M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Interest Income$99.4M+32.5%80.6%
- Dividend Income$21.2M+9.1%17.2%
- Fee Income$2.66M-32.4%2.2%
Forward guidance
Main Street Capital expects continued portfolio growth and strong returns, supported by a diversified investment strategy.
Tailwinds
- Projected stable investment income with further portfolio expansion.
- Strong liquidity position with over $1.4 billion in available capital.
- Favorable market conditions for private loan and lower middle market investments.
- Continued dividend growth and potential supplemental dividends.
- Expansion of asset management business supporting long-term growth.
Headwinds
- Potential interest rate fluctuations could impact investment yields.
- Macroeconomic uncertainties may affect portfolio company performance.
- Competitive pressures in the private lending space remain a challenge.
- Higher operating expenses anticipated due to portfolio growth.
- Regulatory changes may introduce compliance risks for investment strategies.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
66%
42 / 64 earnings
Positive
+8.1%
Q1 2010
Best reaction
-9.4%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -4.4% | -10.0% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | -2.2% | +1.4% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.9% | +3.5% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.2% | +0.3% | +8.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.2% | -1.5% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.6% | +1.4% | +7.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.7% | -1.1% | -0.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.4% | -1.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.0% | +2.7% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.5% | +2.2% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.2% | -1.7% | -4.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.7% | -0.4% | -0.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.0% | +6.7% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.6% | +4.7% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.2% | -0.9% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.5% | -5.5% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.7% | +2.0% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.0% | +4.4% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.8% | +2.3% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.0% | -3.6% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.7% | -0.6% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +8.3% | +12.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.2% | +4.8% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.0% | +6.5% | +32.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.0% | -5.0% | -41.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | -3.5% | -2.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.0% | +1.8% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.2% | +2.2% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -1.8% | -4.1% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.4% | +4.6% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.1% | +2.8% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.5% | +3.1% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | +0.1% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.2% | +3.4% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.4% | +2.1% | +0.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.7% | -0.3% | -3.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.2% | -1.1% | -0.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.0% | +4.1% | +10.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.7% | +1.1% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +8.1% | — | — |
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