Main Street Capital delivered a strong performance in the third quarter of 2025, marked by an annualized return on equity of 17.0%, robust net investment income and distributable net investment income per share, and a record net asset value per share. The company's diversified investment strategies and efficient operating structure contributed to these favorable results, with significant net fair value increases in its lower middle market investment portfolio.
Net investment income increased to $86.5 million, or $0.97 per share, up from $0.96 per share in the prior year.
Distributable net investment income remained strong at $92.7 million, or $1.03 per share, consistent with the prior year.
Net asset value reached a record $32.78 per share, an increase of 1.5% from the previous quarter and 3.6% year-to-date.
Total investment income grew to $139.8 million, driven by an $8.0 million increase in dividend income and a $2.2 million increase in fee income.
Main Street Capital is confident in its ability to continue delivering superior results, supported by strong liquidity, a conservative leverage profile, and favorable investment activity in its diversified lower middle market and private loan strategies.