Main Street Capital Corporation originated $319 million in new or increased private loan commitments in Q2 2026, funding $238.9 million in investments. Key loans included financing for service providers in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, power systems, structural repair, and executive search sectors. As of June 30, 2026, the private loan portfolio totaled about $2.1 billion invested across 86 companies, with 93.6% in secured debt. This expansion supports Main Street's strategy of providing customized debt and equity solutions to lower middle market companies, signaling continued growth and partnership opportunities in diverse industries.
The VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) cut its July distribution to $0.24 per share, half of April's $0.48, reflecting stress in its underlying business development companies (BDCs) due to rate cuts and spread compression. Key BDC holdings like Blue Owl Ca...
An audit of America's six largest monthly dividend payers over the past decade shows mixed results. Half of these companies failed to maintain consistent monthly dividends or deliver strong total returns. For example, EPR Properties and Apple Hospita...
