Main Street Capital Corporation

Main Street Capital raised its monthly dividend for the 12th time since 2021, bringing its annualized yield above 8%. However, the BDC's distributable net investment income (DNII) has declined to $1.00 per share in Q1 from $1.09 in Q4, pressured by higher expenses and increased share count. While current dividend payments exceed quarterly DNII, m...

An analysis of six major monthly dividend-paying stocks over a decade reveals mixed results. While some companies like Main Street Capital (MAIN) have consistently paid monthly dividends with strong total returns of 236%, others like EPR Properties and Apple Hospitality suspended payments during crises. The article evaluates whether monthly divid...

Business development companies (BDCs) like Ares Capital, Main Street Capital, and Prospect Capital offer dividend yields exceeding 10% by lending to mid-sized companies at above-market interest rates. While these high yields are legitimate, they come with significant risks including borrower defaults, reduced lending demand during economic downtu...

While Jeffrey Gundlach warns about risks in semi-liquid private credit funds that restrict redemptions during market stress, the article highlights that some business development companies (BDCs) like Ares Capital and Main Street Capital offer reliable high-yield dividends without liquidity concerns. These firms have proven track records of maint...

The author recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for May 2026: Main Street Capital (7.8% yield) with a strong track record of consistent monthly dividends and supplemental quarterly payments; Vici Properties (6.2% yield), a REIT investing in gaming and hospitality properties with above-average dividend growth; and Verizon (6% yield), a tele...