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Capital Southwest (CSWC) stands out among BDCs for its strong earnings, robust liquidity, and impressive credit quality, even amid macro uncertainty. Management's ability to harvest equity gains and maintain low leverage positions CSWC to weather economic headwinds and sustain its dividend. The recent switch to a monthly dividend and improved non-accruals further enhance CSWC's appeal for long-term income investors.

The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight the sector's vulnerability, despite some names maintaining resilience and attractive valuations. Spillover income offers only limited protection; tight dividend coverage and rising non-accruals signal caution for income-focused investors.

Q2 earnings confirmed my call for a market rotation in BDCs; quality bias and selectivity remain critical for outperformance. Structural headwinds—spread compression, falling base rates, and thin dividend coverage—signal elevated risk of further dividend cuts across the sector. Current sector repricing is insufficient for broad new BDC allocations; most remain unattractive except for select names with strong fundamentals.

July saw strong market gains, especially in tech, but finding bargains is tough as indices approach all-time highs. I focused July investments on high-yield BDCs like OBDC, MFIC, and BXSL, maintaining a 7.9% yield on cost. Dividend income hit a July record, up 22% year-over-year, with BDCs set to play an even bigger role in the coming months.

GECCI's baby bond offers a high 7.92% yield, short maturity, and strong financials, making it a compelling buy opportunity. CSWCZ's baby bond has a negative yield to maturity of -16.72%, signaling a clear sell recommendation despite its solid company background. Both bonds are unrated, so investors should carefully check yield versus price before making decisions, as market conditions can change.

Get paid monthly to enjoy sharing in the success of a well-run company. Not all companies focus on share price growth alone. Many investors get caught up in price and miss tons of cash being paid out.

High yield dividend stocks are the personal favorite of investors who want both consistent income and long-term growth.

Social Security won't likely fund a comfortable retirement. A better solution? Give newborns $10K to invest, as time in the market could grow it to $1.8 million by age 70. Since we can't rely on that, we must build our own income streams. A mix of high-yield ETFs and select stocks can generate roughly 7% yield, easing reliance on Social Security. Diversification is key, including balancing safety, growth, and income. But remember: Risks like volatility, taxes, and inflation demand careful planning. Start early, stay disciplined.

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC ) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Amy L. Baker - Corporate Participant Chris T.

Capital Southwest (CSWC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.59 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago.