CSWC Stock Recent News

Capital Southwest remains a top BDC for income, with strong financials and portfolio growth, despite a high premium and limited short-term upside. The latest earnings report showed a beat on the top and bottom lines, solid dividend coverage, and increased first-lien loan exposure. Non-accruals are slightly high, but the portfolio quality and liquidity position suggest resilience against economic volatility.

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Capital Southwest offers an 11% yield, strong balance sheet, and robust deal flow, making it a compelling investment in the underserved lower middle market. Omega Healthcare Investors provides a 7.4% yield, steady long-term leases, and improving operator fundamentals, offering growth in supply constrained markets. Both CSWC and OHI present attractive high-yielding opportunities, offering stability and potentially strong returns amidst market volatility and high-growth stock pressures.

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January saw solid investment activity with $1,500 in net capital added, primarily into Business Development Companies like Owl Rock Capital, Goldman Sachs BDC, and Blackstone Secured Lending Fund. Dividend income hit a record $814 in January, up 21% Y/Y, driven by ongoing investments in high-yield BDCs, aiming for $11,000 annual net dividends. Focus on maintaining steady BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of $100 in dividend income.

Michael Sarner to Succeed Bowen Diehl as President & Chief Executive Officer Chris Rehberger Promoted to Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Secretary Tabitha Geiger Promoted to Chief Compliance Officer

Capital Southwest (CSWC) offers a strong 11% dividend yield and is well-positioned in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, making it an attractive investment. CSWC's portfolio consists primarily of secure first-lien debt investments, contributing to a lower-risk profile and stable returns. Recent earnings show net investment income per share of $0.63, with potential for future profit growth as new funds are deployed.

Capital Southwest focuses on generating attractive returns through a diverse portfolio of debt investments, showing meaningful growth in portfolio fair value last quarter. CSWC's Q4 earnings were solid, but non-accrual rates increased to 2.7% of fair portfolio value, raising concerns about credit quality. In addition, PIK income increased. The current dividend yield is around 10.8% and is fully supported by net investment income.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of February and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs underperformed this week with a total return of around -1%, diverging from other income sectors buoyed by rising Treasuries. Market reaction to earnings highlights a focus on income over total NAV return, as seen with ARCC and GBDC's recent performance.

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Rehberger - EVP, Finance Bowen Diehl - CEO Michael Sarner - CFO Josh Weinstein - CIO Conference Call Participants Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Doug Harter - UBS Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Robert Dodd - Raymond James Operator Thank you for joining today's Capital Southwest Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. Participating on the call today are Bowen Diehl, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Sarner, Chief Financial Officer; Josh Weinstein, Chief Investment Officer; and Chris Rehberger, Executive Vice President, Finance.