Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) Stock Forecast
MAIN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $59.86 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.93
- 52-week range
- $49.63 – $64.60
MAIN analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MAIN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MAIN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.92 | $0.89 | $0.97 | $0.97 | −4.7% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.78 | $3.69 | $4.00 | $3.95 | −4.2% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.86 | $3.64 | $4.04 | $3.78 | +1.9% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MAIN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $146.4M | $140.2M | $154.2M | +4.7% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $586.1M | $574.2M | $604.9M | +3.5% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $627.2M | $590.8M | $680.9M | +7.0% | 7 |
MAIN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MAIN revenue: reported and forecast
MAIN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.98 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.92 | −5.3% | 1 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.83 | $3.82 | $3.81 | $3.81 | $3.78 | −1.3% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.91 | $3.91 | $3.88 | $3.88 | $3.86 | −1.5% | 3 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MAIN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MAIN beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from MAIN
8 analysts cover Main Street Capital; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $59.86, 11.2% above the latest close of $53.83. Analysts expect earnings of $3.78 per share for 2026, −4.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.86 per share on revenue of $627.2 million. Main Street Capital beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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MAIN forecast FAQ
What is Main Street Capital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Main Street Capital is $59.86, 11.2% above the latest close of $53.83.
Is Main Street Capital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Main Street Capital, 1 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Main Street Capital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.78 per share for 2026 (range $3.69 to $4.00); for 2027 the estimate is $3.86.
What is Main Street Capital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $586.1 million, growth of 3.5%; for 2027 it is $627.2 million.
When does Main Street Capital report earnings?
Main Street Capital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.93.
Does Main Street Capital usually beat earnings estimates?
Main Street Capital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.