Summary:
- Main Street Capital (MAIN, Financial) announced significant growth in private loan commitments for Q1 2025.
- Analysts predict a moderate upside potential based on their average target price.
- The stock currently holds a "Hold" recommendation based on brokerage consensus.
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has showcased a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, reporting $130.4 million in new or increased private loan commitments. This marks a notable rise from the $123.4 million recorded in the preceding quarter. The cost basis of the firm's private loan portfolio stands at $138.2 million, contributing to a total approximate portfolio cost of $2.0 billion.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections by five analysts, Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN, Financial) is expected to reach an average target price of $55.60 over the next year, with estimates ranging from a high of $62.00 to a low of $51.00. This forecast indicates a potential upside of 5.02% from the current trading price of $52.94. For more detailed estimates, visit the Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN) Forecast page.
The consensus recommendation among six brokerage firms places Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN, Financial) at an average recommendation of 2.8, denoting a "Hold" status. This rating is based on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy, and 5 represents Sell.
GF Value Estimate
GuruFocus estimates suggest a GF Value for Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN, Financial) of $49.12 in one year, hinting at a potential downside of 7.22% from the current stock price of $52.94. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimate, calculated using historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. More comprehensive data is available on the Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN) Summary page.
