Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)

NASDAQ: CSWC · Real-Time Price · USD
23.88
-0.11 (-0.46%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
23.98
+0.10 (0.42%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:35 PM EDT
Market Cap1.44B +42.3%
Revenue (ttm)226.75M +14.3%
Net Income101.47M +55.1%
EPS1.82 +27.0%
Shares Out 60.16M
PE Ratio13.12
Forward PE10.39
Dividend$2.56 (10.72%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume550,115
Open24.07
Previous Close23.99
Day's Range23.73 - 24.15
52-Week Range19.37 - 24.43
Beta0.75
AnalystsBuy
Price Target23.50 (-1.59%)
Earnings DateMay 13, 2026

About CSWC

Capital Southwest Corporation is a business development company. The firm specializes in credit and private equity and venture capital investments in lower 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 significa... [Read more]

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

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, 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 a decrease of -1.59% from the latest price.

Price Target
$23.5
(-1.59% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Capital Southwest reports Q4 preliminary NII 59c-60c, consensus 58c

Capital Southwest’s (CSWC) preliminary estimate of its net asset value per share as of March 31 is in the range of $16.67 to $16.72.

23 days ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Announces Preliminary Estimate of Fourth Quarter 2026 Operating Results and Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

DALLAS, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financin...

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest, Trinity Capital partner for joint venture

Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) and Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) announced that they have formed a joint venture that will invest primarily in first-out senior secured debt opportunities in the lo...

Other symbols: TRIN
7 weeks ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest, Trinity Capital announce formation of new joint venture

Capital Southwest (CSWC) announced that they have formed a joint venture that will invest primarily in first-out senior secured debt opportunities in the lower middle market. The joint venture will

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Corporation Announces Trinity Capital as Partner in First Out Senior Loan Joint Venture

DALLAS, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC) and Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN), two leading internally m...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest and Trinity Capital Announce Formation of New Joint Venture

DALLAS and PHOENIX, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq: CSWC) and Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIN), two leading internally managed business development companies, ...

Other symbols: TRIN
7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Capital Southwest Announces Monthly Regular Dividends for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 and Quarterly Supplemental Dividend Payable on June 30, 2026

DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing f...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest price target raised to $24 from $22 at Clear Street

Clear Street raised the firm’s price target on Capital Southwest (CSWC) to $24 from $22 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company reported solid fiscal Q3 results,

3 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

Pre-tax net investment income rose to $0.60 per share, with strong recurring earnings and robust UTI. Portfolio growth, conservative leverage, and a new JV support continued dividend coverage and future deal flow. Spreads are expected to remain stable near 7%.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Capital Southwest reports Q3 EPS 54c, consensus 60c

Reports Q3 NAV per share $16.75. In commenting on the company’s results, Michael Sarner, president and CEO, stated, “The December quarter was another extremely active quarter on the origination front

3 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Announces Financial Results for Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

DALLAS, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on pro...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest Announces U.S. Federal Income Tax Treatment of 2025 Dividends

DALLAS, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing f...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest management to meet virtually with Citizens

Virtual Meeting to be held on February 9 hosted by Citizens.

3 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest launches senior loan joint venture

Capital Southwest (CSWC) has formed a joint venture with another private credit asset manager. The joint venture will be an off-balance sheet private fund that will invest primarily in first

3 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Corporation Announces Formation and Launch of First Out Senior Loan Joint Venture

DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on pro...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest Announces Hiring of Managing Director

DALLAS, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing ...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest sees Q3 EPS 63c-64c, consensus 56c

Sees Q3 NAV per share $16.72-$16.77. The company said, “Capital Southwest’s (CSWC) preliminary estimate of its third quarter 2026 pre-tax net investment income is in the range of $0.59 to

4 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Announces Preliminary Estimate of Third Quarter 2026 Operating Results and Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing...

4 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest Corporation Announces the Promotion of Grant Eason to Managing Director

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing ...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest Announces Monthly Regular Dividends for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 and Quarterly Supplemental Dividend Payable on March 31, 2026

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing f...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Capital Southwest upgraded to Buy from Hold at Clear Street

Clear Street upgraded Capital Southwest (CSWC) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $22.

6 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest upgraded to Buy at Clear Street after ‘another strong quarter’

As previously reported, Clear Street upgraded Capital Southwest (CSWC) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $22 following what the firm calls “another strong quarter” that it

6 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Pre-tax net investment income was $0.61 per share, with strong origination activity and robust liquidity. Portfolio quality remains high, with 91% rated in the top two categories and only 1% on non-accrual. New capital raised extends debt maturities and supports continued growth.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Capital Southwest reports Q2 EPS 57c, consensus 58c

Reports NAV per share $16.62. In commenting on the company’s results, Michael Sarner, president and CEO, stated, “The September quarter was an incredibly active quarter on the origination front for

6 months ago - TheFly

Capital Southwest Announces Financial Results for Second Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

DALLAS, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on pro...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire