Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)

NASDAQ: CSWC · Real-Time Price · USD
21.61
+0.03 (0.14%)
Dec 22, 2025, 11:24 AM EST - Market open
0.14%
Market Cap1.24B
Revenue (ttm)217.27M
Net Income (ttm)85.17M
Shares Out 57.47M
EPS (ttm)1.62
PE Ratio13.32
Forward PE9.51
Dividend$2.55 (11.80%)
Ex-Dividend DateJan 15, 2026
Volume188,251
Open21.57
Previous Close21.58
Day's Range21.47 - 21.68
52-Week Range17.46 - 23.86
Beta0.80
AnalystsBuy
Price Target23.50 (+8.75%)
Earnings DateFeb 2, 2026

About CSWC

Capital Southwest Corporation specializes in credit and private equity and venture capital investments in middle market companies, mezzanine, later stage, mature, late venture, emerging growth, buyouts, industry consolidation, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. The firm does not invest in startups, publicly traded companies, real estate developments, project finance opportunities, oil and gas exploration businesses, troubled companies, turnarounds, and companies in which significant senior management is departing. In lower middle... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1961
Employees 30
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CSWC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Capital Southwest's revenue was $204.44 million, an increase of 14.77% compared to the previous year's $178.14 million. Earnings were $69.86 million, a decrease of -16.23%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for CSWC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $23.5, which is an increase of 8.75% from the latest price.

Price Target
$23.5
(8.75% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
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