MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NYSE:MAIN • US56035L1044
57.2 USD
-0.42 (-0.73%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
57.4 USD
+0.2 (+0.35%)
Pre-Market: 3/4/2026, 8:00:01 AM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$64.70
+ 13.11% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 1, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.02
Revenue Estimate145.7M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.86%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$64.70
Upside
+ 13.11%
From current price of $57.20 to mean target of $64.70, Based on 14 analyst forecasts
Low
$57.57
Median
$63.24
High
$77.70
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
2.07%
3 Months
4.55%
Price Target Summary
14 analysts have analysed MAIN and the average price target is 64.7 USD. This implies a price increase of 13.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 57.2.
The average price target has been revised upward by 4.55% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
72.86%
MAIN was analyzed by 14 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 73. So analysts seem to be have mildly positive about MAIN.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
MAIN was analyzed by 14 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-12-08 | Citizens | Initiate | Market Outperform |
| 2025-11-12 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-15 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-08-28 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-18 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-08-11 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-07-16 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-05-13 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Perform -> Perform |
| 2025-05-12 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2025-04-17 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-03-03 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-11-11 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-08-14 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-08-13 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Perform -> Perform |
| 2024-05-13 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-05-13 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-04-30 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-03-01 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2024-02-26 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Perform -> Perform |
| 2024-02-26 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-01-22 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-01-08 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Buy -> Neutral |
| 2023-08-07 | Oppenheimer | Reiterate | Perform -> Perform |
| 2023-06-30 | Hovde Group | Upgrade | Market Perform -> Outperform |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 1, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.02
Revenue Estimate145.7M
Revenue Q2Q6.31%
EPS Q2Q0.74%
Number of Analysts8
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
-0.57%
EPS (1 Month)
0.00%
EPS (3 Months)
-0.34%
Next Earnings Summary
MAIN is expected to report earnings on 5/1/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.02 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 145.70M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 0.57% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 500.385M 32.76% | 541.026M 8.12% | 566.391M 4.69% | 590.61M 4.28% | 622.1M 5.33% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 339.019M 38.21% | 355.059M 4.73% | 366.741M 3.29% | N/A | N/A | |
| Operating Margin | 67.75% | 65.63% | 64.75% | N/A | N/A | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 4.14 25.84% | 4.08 -1.45% | 4.02 -1.47% | 4.04 0.58% | 4.23 4.69% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.02 0.74% | 1.02 3.29% | 0.99 1.58% | 0.98 -6.35% | 0.93 -8.77% | 0.94 -8.23% | 0.95 -3.73% | 0.95 -3.53% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 145.7M 6.31% | 146.94M 2.06% | 146.39M 4.69% | 147.73M 1.50% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
N/A
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
N/A
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
N/A
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP / MAIN Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP stock?
14 analysts have analysed MAIN and the average price target is 64.7 USD. This implies a price increase of 13.11% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 57.2.
When does MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) report earnings?
MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) will report earnings on 2026-05-01.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of MAIN STREET CAPITAL CORP (MAIN) is 1.02 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 145.70M USD.