Main Street Capital (MAIN) Receives Updated Analyst Rating from B. Riley Securities, Price Target Raised to $64.00

Main Street Capital (MAIN) has received a 'Neutral' rating with a raised price target from $60.00 to $64.00 by B. Riley Securities. Other analysts have also provided varied ratings, including a 'Hold' rating from Truist Securities and a 'Neutral' rating from UBS. The average target price for MAIN is $60.75, with a high estimate of $64.00 and a low estimate of $57.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.69% from the current price.

Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) has seen a mixed response from analysts following a recent upgrade by B. Riley Securities. The investment bank raised its price target for MAIN from $60.00 to $64.00, while maintaining a 'Neutral' rating on the stock [1]. This move comes as other analysts have also provided varied ratings for the company.

Truist Securities has given MAIN a 'Hold' rating, while UBS Group has a 'Neutral' rating with a price target of $58.00 [1]. The average target price for MAIN is $60.75, with a high estimate of $64.00 and a low estimate of $57.00, indicating a potential downside of 7.69% from the current price. This suggests that while some analysts are optimistic about the stock's future, others remain cautious.

The latest insider trading data also provides some insight into the company's outlook. Executive Vice President Jason B. Beauvais sold 13,664 shares of MAIN, while Director Nicholas Meserve sold 14,000 shares [1]. This represents a 7.00% and 14.53% decrease in their positions, respectively. However, institutional investors and hedge funds have been active buyers of MAIN, with several firms increasing their stakes in the second quarter [1].

In summary, while the latest analyst ratings and insider trading data provide mixed signals for MAIN, the company's recent performance and the varied analyst ratings suggest that investors should proceed with caution.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/main-street-capital-nysemain-hits-new-52-week-high-following-analyst-upgrade-2025-08-11/