Capital Southwest Corporation

DALLAS, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce its preliminary operating results for the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year (quarter ended June 30, 2026) and its first quarter 2027 earnings release and conference call schedule.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-16 16:01:00

Main Street Capital (MAIN) and Capital Southwest (CSWC) are among the most elite BDCs. I compare them side-by-side to share which one I think is a better buy today. I also look at the main risks for each business.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-14 15:16:07

CSWC remains a high-quality BDC with strong first-lien debt focus and well-diversified portfolio across 131 companies. I maintain a hold rating on CSWC due to its 39% premium to book value and recent yield compression from 11.3% to 10.8%. Dividend coverage is tightening, with Q4 NII of $0.57 per share falling short of the $0.64 total dividend, contributing to a NAV decline.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-24 16:30:46

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), passive income generally includes earnings from rental activity or any trade, business, or investment in which the individual does not materially participate.

247wallst.com - 2026-06-11 08:25:23

It is a good time to reduce risk. High-yielding securities could be the first in line for elimination. However, some high-yielding picks are just built differently.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-06 09:15:00

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-05 18:19:56

Higher interest rates are generally favorable for BDCs. However, some BDCs can suffer from higher rates that could potentially result in painful dividend cuts. In this article, I explain how we as BDC investors could digest the current rate regime and its implications on dividends.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-05 09:15:00

Dividend increases include a boost of 6.67% from Dividend Champion Donaldson and a raise of 4.17% from Dividend King Lowe's. Canadian banks BMO, RY, and TD announced modest dividend hikes but are overvalued, with compressed yields near 3%. CSWC declared a special dividend, but its payout ratio above 100% and low quality and safety scores signal caution.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-04 08:39:10

Capital Southwest: The Dividend Is Secure As NAV Dips

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-01 15:59:11

6% to 8% yield range is where investors can find quite many opportunities without losing their sleep at night. 8%+ (and certainly 10%+) allocations increase risks exponentially. However, high risk isn't the same as certain value destruction.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-01 09:15:00

DALLAS, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly regular dividend of $0.58 per share, of which $0.1934 per share will be paid monthly for each of July, August, and September 2026, and a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share payable in September 2026, each of which is detailed in the table below.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-27 16:01:00

April net investment activity reached a multi-year low as rising stock valuations and BDC sector weakness prompted a cautious approach and selective BDC purchases. Focused April allocations on Ares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and Hercules Capital, yielding a 7.5% average on new investments despite sector headwinds. Dividend income set a modest April record at $990, up 3% year-over-year, with BDCs contributing 27% of Q2 year-to-date dividends but facing potential further cuts.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-26 23:25:03

Capital Southwest trading significantly above NAV is a massive competitive advantage, allowing it to issue highly accretive equity. The Circle of Virtue: Selling stock at +$20 to fund $16 NAV assets creates instant earnings growth. CSWC generated a massive $0.59 in NAV accretion over the past year simply by issuing equity at a premium.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-23 10:30:00

Using vanilla websites for your dividend research? Be careful.

forbes.com - 2026-05-23 10:26:08

Main Street Capital (MAIN) is now rated Buy, while Capital Southwest (CSWC) is rated Hold, reflecting a shift in relative valuation dynamics. MAIN's premium has normalized, trading at ~1.5x NAV, with resilient NAV growth, DNII coverage, and a focus on sustainable long-term compounding. CSWC's earlier valuation edge has dissipated; while operationally sound, its P/NAV (~1.41x) now fully reflects its fundamentals and maturing platform.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-19 23:27:48

In the article I list all monthly-paying BDCs. This list is then reduced to a handful of BDCs. These remaining BDCs, in my view, are the one with the strongest prospect to generate durable income without permanent NAV decay.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-18 09:15:00

The BDC sector has been hit hard since July 2025. However, I think the tide may be about to turn with a bright future ahead for some companies in the sector. I share which BDC names I think are poised to outperform moving forward.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-16 09:29:58

More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-14 16:10:00

Capital Southwest NASDAQ: CSWC reported what management described as an “outstanding” fiscal 2026, highlighting portfolio growth, stable net asset value, strong dividend coverage and continued diversification of funding sources despite a volatile market backdrop.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-14 12:17:00

Capital Southwest (CSWC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-05-13 18:36:13

DALLAS, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.

globenewswire.com - 2026-05-13 16:01:00

Capital Southwest (CSWC) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

zacks.com - 2026-05-06 11:01:19

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC) keeps writing checks while the high-yield BDC space struggles this year.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-06 09:36:22

My objective is to achieve dividend-driven financial independence. I prioritize sustainable, high-yielding income streams with robust fundamentals. This includes going up the "dividend yield" curve by investing in 10%+ territory, in which there are many risks.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-03 09:15:00

The BDC sector presents compelling buying opportunities. Because of aggressive and likely unjustified discounts, it is possible to lock in BDCs with durable income and NAV profiles. However, it is also possible to dip our toes into the deep value zone, where the discounts and yields are even more attractive.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-24 09:15:00

Capital Southwest is rated Buy for its 10.8% dividend yield, strong growth, and efficient business model. CSWC's revenue growth of 14.25% outpaces BDC peers, with expected continued double-digit top-line expansion. Management stability and a low-cost structure underpin CSWC's consistent, growing dividends and robust profitability metrics.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-23 15:54:03

BDCs have become my area of expertise. While my BDC investment journey has so far been successful, there have been several painful mistakes in the process. In this article, I share my 3 biggest mistakes that have clearly improved my overall BDC investment game.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-22 09:15:00

Capital Southwest remains a buy due to its resilience, strong earnings, and consistent NAV growth despite sector headwinds. CSWC trades at a 45.5% premium to NAV, reflecting market confidence in its quality, portfolio diversity, and management's capital allocation. The portfolio is 95% floating rate, 90% first lien, and focused on 'AI-resistant' sectors, minimizing concentration and tech risk.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-21 07:00:00

GraniteShares Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 122,472 shares of the asset manager's stock, valued at approximately $2,713,000. Capital Southwest makes up about 1.6% of GraniteShares

defenseworld.net - 2026-04-21 04:47:06

In the article I analyze insider buying activity and acquisition trends across multiple BDCs. The overarching conclusion provides yet another supportive element to my structural BDC bull case. Apart from the macro-level view, I share two key (more nuanced) takeaways which have crystallized from the insider transaction activity of these 20 BDCs.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-18 09:15:00

The U.S. median household income runs about $80,000 per year. Double that, and you arrive at $160,000, a figure that represents genuine financial comfort in most American cities. Replacing it entirely with investment income requires capital that varies enormously depending on which yield tier you choose. Why the Yield You Choose Changes Everything Every income... A Dividend Portfolio That Pays Double the U.S. Median Household Income

247wallst.com - 2026-04-18 09:00:43