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Capital Southwest

CSWC

Market cap $1.54B

24.19 USD

+0.09

0.37%

At close Updated Sep 11, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.37%

5 days

-0.74%

1 month

-3.43%

3 months

3.29%

6 months

9.9%

Year to date

8.52%

1 year

5.54%

5 years

-11.33%

10 years

61.59%

About: Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.

Employees: 36

Financials Asset Management

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 52.6%

Neutral 39.5%

Negative 7.9%

Reasons Why Capital Southwest Beats Golub Capital

Capital Southwest and Golub Capital BDC both have high-quality portfolios and strong long-term underwriting track records. However, CSWC has crushed GBDC in the total return department over time. I detail the reasons why in this article and what BDC investors can learn from this case study.

Reasons Why Capital Southwest Beats Golub Capital

Capital Southwest Corporation Prices Public Offering of $350 Million 6.750% Notes due 2031

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) (the “Company”, “Capital Southwest”, “we”, “us” and “our”) is pleased to announce that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at a rate of 6.750% per year, payable semi-annually, will mature on September 15, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at any time prior to August 15, 2031, at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par. The Notes will be issued to the public at a price of 98.985% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, resulting in a yield-to-maturity of 6.994%. The offering is expected to close on September 15, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Capital Southwest Corporation Prices Public Offering of $350 Million 6.750% Notes due 2031

In This Market, This Sector Is A Retirement Income Standout

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In This Market, This Sector Is A Retirement Income Standout

BDCs May Get The Catalyst They Desperately Need, But Here's Why You Should Remain Cautious

Rising interest rates could provide a short-term catalyst for BDCs, but higher rates may also stress borrowers and tighten dividend coverage. Capital Southwest and Trinity Capital are favored for income; both are internally managed with strong balance sheets and yields above 10%.

BDCs May Get The Catalyst They Desperately Need, But Here's Why You Should Remain Cautious

The One Investing Strategy I Would Use To Prepare For A Lost Decade

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The One Investing Strategy I Would Use To Prepare For A Lost Decade

Capital Southwest Increases Corporate Credit Facility to $595 million and Extends Maturity to September 2031

DALLAS, Sept. 02, 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, today announced an amendment to its senior secured credit facility (the “Corporate Credit Facility”). The amendment (a) increased commitments under the Corporate Credit Facility from $510 million to $595 million, (b) decreased the applicable margin from 2.15% to 2.00%, (c) removed the SOFR adjustment, (d) increased the uncommitted accordion feature that could increase the maximum commitments from $750 million to $1 billion, (e) reduced the unused commitment fees from a range of (i) 0.50%-1.00% to (ii) 0.50%-0.75% per annum, based on utilization, on the unused lender commitments, and (f) amended certain financial covenants. In addition, the end of the Corporate Credit Facility's revolving period was extended from August 2, 2027 to September 2, 2030, and the final maturity was extended from August 2, 2028 to September 2, 2031.

Capital Southwest Increases Corporate Credit Facility to $595 million and Extends Maturity to September 2031

The Best REIT And BDC To Own If Things Get Rougher From Here

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The Best REIT And BDC To Own If Things Get Rougher From Here

Capital Southwest Announces Shareholder Approval of Proposal to Increase Authorized Shares

DALLAS, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation ("Capital Southwest" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CSWC) today announced that, at its reconvened annual meeting of shareholders, shareholders voted to approve the Company's proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 75.0 million to 135.0 million. The Company is grateful to its shareholders for their engagement and support throughout the process.

Capital Southwest Announces Shareholder Approval of Proposal to Increase Authorized Shares

10-14% Yielding Monthly Dividend Machines To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

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

DALLAS, Aug. 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 October, November, and December 2026, and a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share payable in December 2026, each of which is detailed in the table below. The Company's regular quarterly dividend for the quarter ending December 31, 2026 will be payable as follows: Declared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount Per Share 8/27/2026 10/15/2026 10/15/2026 10/30/2026 $0.1934 8/27/2026 11/13/2026 11/13/2026 11/30/2026 $0.1934 8/27/2026 12/15/2026 12/15/2026 12/31/2026 $0.1934 The Company's quarterly supplemental dividend for the quarter ending December 31, 2026 will be payable as follows: Declared Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Amount Per Share 8/27/2026 12/15/2026 12/15/2026 12/31/2026 $0.06 Total Regular Dividend per Share for Quarter Ending December 31, 2026: $ 0.58 Total Supplemental Dividend per Share for Quarter Ending December 31, 2026: $ 0.06 Total Dividends per Share for Quarter Ending December 31, 2026: $ 0.64 When declaring dividends, the Board of Directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which may differ from net investment income under generally accepted accounting principles.

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

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