CSWC Stock Recent News

Capital Southwest's chart remains bearish, but the moving averages and indicators show a bullish technical outlook for CSWC stock. Most recent earnings were mixed as prepayment and fees boosted total investment income while losses are piling up in their investments. The P/B ratio's contraction since mid-2024 is justified as confidence has weakened and so the stock is near fair valuation currently.

A bunch of mortgage REITs were severely overvalued. Now they are less overvalued. But some others are actually bargains. Tons of charts because images are fun. Ellington Financial's higher price-to-book ratio may be due to lower volatility in the total economic return by period. Digital Realty Trust deserves to be mocked. I am reporting for duty!

Capital Southwest offers a high dividend yield and strong underwriting but is riskier than larger peers like ARCC due to its size and business model. Despite solid fundamentals and attractive valuation, economic uncertainties suggest holding off on new investments in CSWC to avoid potential sharp declines. CSWC's diversified portfolio, primarily in first-lien senior secured loans, provides some protection, but the company remains vulnerable to economic downturns.

Income investing offers flexibility and peace of mind, with Capital Southwest and Kimco Realty providing high yields and diversification for retail investors. Capital Southwest, an internally managed BDC, carries an 11.5% yield, a conservative first-lien-heavy portfolio, and strong fundamentals, making it an attractive buy. Kimco Realty, the largest U.S. shopping center REIT, offers a stable 4.7% yield, strong leasing activity, and strategic growth through acquisitions and capital recycling.

DALLAS, March 25, 2025 (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, today announced that Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody's”) has affirmed Capital Southwest's investment grade long-term issuer rating of Baa3 with a stable outlook. Factors cited by Moody's in support of its rating include Capital Southwest's strong capitalization and diverse funding profile, first-lien oriented investment portfolio, recurring earnings generation, and internally managed structure.

February investments fell below $1,000, mainly in BDCs like Owl Rock Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $77. Dividend income hit a new February record of $505, up 5% Y/Y driven by organic dividend growth. Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.

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This week features the largest list of dividend increases ever, with 50 companies, including Coca-Cola extending its 63-year streak with a 5.2% increase. My strategy focuses on companies with consistent dividend growth and outperforming benchmarks, using data from the "U.S. Dividend Champions" spreadsheet and NASDAQ. I recommend the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF for broad U.S. equity exposure and the Cohen & Steers REIT & Preferred Income Fund for REITs.

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