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Main Street Capital Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Expenses Rise Y/Y
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Main Street Capital Corporation’s (MAIN - Free Report) first-quarter 2025 adjusted net investment income of $1.01 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share. However, the reported figure compares unfavorably with $1.05 per share in the year-ago quarter.
The results benefited from an improvement in the total investment income. However, an increase in expenses acted as a spoilsport.
Distributable net investment income (GAAP basis) was $94.8 million, marginally up from the prior-year quarter.
MAIN’s Total Investment Income & Expenses Rise
First-quarter total investment income was $137.05 million, up 4.1% year over year. The rise was driven by an increase in dividend income. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.2%.
Total expenses were $47.2 million, up 13% year over year. The increase was due to a rise in all the components of expenses except compensation.
Portfolio Activities for Main Street Capital
In the first quarter, the company invested $86.2 million in its lower middle market (LMM) portfolio. Of this amount, $61.9 million was invested in new portfolio companies. In comparison, the total LMM portfolio investment in the year-ago quarter was $91.8 million.
Main Street Capital completed $138.2 million in total private loan portfolio investments, down from $154.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
The net decrease in the total cost basis of the middle market investment portfolio was $44.2 million compared with $21.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
Main Street Capital’s Balance Sheet Position
As of March 31, 2025, the company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $109.2 million, which increased from $78.3 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.
The company has an aggregate unused capacity of $1.19 billion under its corporate revolving credit facility, down 10.03% from the prior quarter.
As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $5.3 billion, up 2.9% from the previous quarter.
Net asset value was $32.03 per share, up from $31.65 as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Our Take on MAIN
Growth in total investment income is expected to continue in the coming quarters, driven by increased demand for customized financing. Higher investment commitments are anticipated to continue boosting the company’s financial performance. However, an increase in the expense base is a near-term concern.
Main Street Capital Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Hercules Capital Inc.’s (HTGC - Free Report) first-quarter 2025 net investment income of 45 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The bottom line declined 10% from the year-ago quarter.
The results of HTGC were adversely affected by weak performance in the interest, dividend and fee income. However, a slight reduction in net operating expenses by 0.8% was positive. Net investment income was $77.5 million, down 2.2% year over year (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC - Free Report) reported its first-quarter 2025 core earnings of 50 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. The bottom line also reflected a decline of 15.3% from the prior-year quarter.
The results were primarily affected by lower portfolio exits and gross commitments. Yet, an improvement in the total investment income, a fall in expenses and ARCC’s robust activities offered some support. GAAP net income was $241 million or 36 cents per share, down from $449 million or 76 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.
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Main Street Capital Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Expenses Rise Y/Y
Main Street Capital Corporation’s (MAIN - Free Report) first-quarter 2025 adjusted net investment income of $1.01 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share. However, the reported figure compares unfavorably with $1.05 per share in the year-ago quarter.
The results benefited from an improvement in the total investment income. However, an increase in expenses acted as a spoilsport.
Distributable net investment income (GAAP basis) was $94.8 million, marginally up from the prior-year quarter.
MAIN’s Total Investment Income & Expenses Rise
First-quarter total investment income was $137.05 million, up 4.1% year over year. The rise was driven by an increase in dividend income. However, the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.2%.
Total expenses were $47.2 million, up 13% year over year. The increase was due to a rise in all the components of expenses except compensation.
Portfolio Activities for Main Street Capital
In the first quarter, the company invested $86.2 million in its lower middle market (LMM) portfolio. Of this amount, $61.9 million was invested in new portfolio companies. In comparison, the total LMM portfolio investment in the year-ago quarter was $91.8 million.
Main Street Capital completed $138.2 million in total private loan portfolio investments, down from $154.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
The net decrease in the total cost basis of the middle market investment portfolio was $44.2 million compared with $21.9 million in the year-ago quarter.
Main Street Capital’s Balance Sheet Position
As of March 31, 2025, the company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $109.2 million, which increased from $78.3 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.
The company has an aggregate unused capacity of $1.19 billion under its corporate revolving credit facility, down 10.03% from the prior quarter.
As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $5.3 billion, up 2.9% from the previous quarter.
Net asset value was $32.03 per share, up from $31.65 as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Our Take on MAIN
Growth in total investment income is expected to continue in the coming quarters, driven by increased demand for customized financing. Higher investment commitments are anticipated to continue boosting the company’s financial performance. However, an increase in the expense base is a near-term concern.
Main Street Capital Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Main Street Capital currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other MAIN’s Peers
Hercules Capital Inc.’s (HTGC - Free Report) first-quarter 2025 net investment income of 45 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The bottom line declined 10% from the year-ago quarter.
The results of HTGC were adversely affected by weak performance in the interest, dividend and fee income. However, a slight reduction in net operating expenses by 0.8% was positive. Net investment income was $77.5 million, down 2.2% year over year (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC - Free Report) reported its first-quarter 2025 core earnings of 50 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. The bottom line also reflected a decline of 15.3% from the prior-year quarter.
The results were primarily affected by lower portfolio exits and gross commitments. Yet, an improvement in the total investment income, a fall in expenses and ARCC’s robust activities offered some support. GAAP net income was $241 million or 36 cents per share, down from $449 million or 76 cents per share in the prior-year quarter.