Mar 31, 2024

Main Street Capital Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Announced strong first quarter results with net investment income of $1.05 per share and distributable net investment income of $1.11 per share. Net asset value stood at $29.54 per share.

Key Takeaways

Main Street Capital Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with net investment income of $1.05 per share and distributable net investment income of $1.11 per share. The company's net asset value increased to $29.54 per share. They are increasing their monthly dividends and declaring a supplemental dividend.

Net investment income was $1.05 per share.

Distributable net investment income was $1.11 per share.

Net asset value increased to $29.54 per share.

Declared regular monthly dividends totaling $0.72 per share for the second quarter of 2024 and a supplemental dividend of $0.30 per share.

Total Revenue
$125M
Previous year: $120M
+3.8%
EPS
$1.11
Previous year: $1.07
+3.7%
Net Asset Value per Share
$17.2
Previous year: $14.9
+15.4%
Middle Market Fair Value
$239M
Previous year: $306M
-22.1%
Middle Market Portfolio Count
22
Previous year: 30
-26.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$115M
Previous year: $39.8M
+189.3%
Total Assets
$4.76B
Previous year: $4.29B
+10.8%

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Forward Guidance

Company increased the total dividends paid to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 by 20% when compared to the comparable period in the prior year. The strong first quarter results and favorable outlook for the second quarter resulted in the declaration of an increase to monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2024 and a $0.30 per share supplemental dividend to be paid in June 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Distributable net investment income exceeded monthly dividends paid to shareholders by 54% and total dividends paid by 9%.
  • Increased total dividends paid to shareholders in the first quarter of 2024 by 20% compared to the prior year.
  • Declared an increase to monthly dividends for the third quarter of 2024.
  • Declared a $0.30 per share supplemental dividend to be paid in June 2024.
  • Maintains strong liquidity and a conservative leverage profile.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net decrease of $21.9 million in the total cost basis of the middle market investment portfolio from net investment activity.
  • Net realized loss from investments for the first quarter of 2024 was primarily the result of a $7.1 million realized loss on the full exit of an other portfolio investment.
  • Weighted average interest rate on debt obligations increased due to the addition of the March 2029 Notes and an increased average interest rate on Credit Facilities.
  • Increase in cash compensation expenses primarily related to increased incentive compensation accruals.
  • Non-accrual investments comprised 0.5% of the total investment portfolio at fair value and 2.0% at cost.