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StockStory Flags Slowing Growth at Main Street Capital

Makkler Newsroom
October 7, 2026

The publisher points to weaker recent revenue and earnings trends as it argues Main Street Capital falls short of its quality test.

Key takeaways

  • Main Street Capital's revenue grew 5.5% annually over the last two years, according to StockStory.
  • StockStory reported annual EPS declined 2.7% and tangible book value per share grew 6.7% annually over that period.

StockStory says Main Street Capital’s recent growth and profitability trends make the stock less attractive. The publisher reported a 2.4% return since April 2026, compared with a 17.5% gain for the S&P 500.

The company’s annualized revenue growth was 5.5% over the last two years, below its five-year trend, according to StockStory. It also reported annual EPS declined 2.7% and tangible book value per share grew 6.7% annually during that period.

The article said the stock traded at 14.5 times forward earnings, or $55.26 per share. StockStory said it sees too much potential downside and believes there are better opportunities.

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This article was produced with the help of AI technology. Source: Yahoo Finance

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