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Similar preferred shares trade at materially different prices. One of these preferred shares is surprisingly expensive. One of the best BDCs is nearing an incredibly rare threshold.

DALLAS, July 15, 2025 (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 2026 fiscal year (quarter ended June 30, 2025) and its first quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule. Capital Southwest's preliminary estimate of its first quarter 2026 pre-tax net investment income is in the range of $0.60 to $0.61 per share.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of July and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs delivered a strong 3% total return this week, with underperformers rebounding and sector valuations nearing historical averages. NAVs in volatile markets are best guesses and not precise; historical price behavior and resilience matter more for allocation decisions.

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Markets remained volatile in May 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions and mixed signals from Washington and Wall Street. While U.S.-China talks quietly resumed, tariffs persisted and business sentiment stayed cautious, contributing to investor uncertainty. May's investments added $111 in annual dividends, keeping me on track with my goal of $100+ monthly income growth and a 7.4% yield on cost.

I maintain my buy rating on CSWC due to its attractive valuation, high-quality portfolio, and strong dividend coverage, despite recent price declines. CSWC's portfolio is well-diversified, focused on senior secured first lien debt, and benefits from high floating-rate exposure in a higher-rate environment. Dividend yield remains enticing at 12%, now paid monthly, with ample undistributed taxable income supporting continued stable payouts and supplemental dividends.