Capital Southwest Corporation
CSWCNASDAQFinancialsAsset Management
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.58B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.24
- Forward P/E
- 10.09
- Dividend yield
- 11.44%
- 52-week range
- $19.91$25.75
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 551.06K
Capital Southwest (CSWC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $22.06 - $22.41 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $25.75 |
| 52-Week Low | $19.91 |
| Open | $22.28 |
| Volume (last close) | 396.23K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 551.06K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 208.03M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 110.73M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -177.50M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.67 |
| Profit Margin | 53.23% |
| Operating Margin | 72.45% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.46% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.37 |
| Annual Dividend | $2.56 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.44% |
| Payout Ratio | 153.00% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.58B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 70.51M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.24 |
| Forward P/E | 10.09 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 7.58 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.49 |
| EV/EBITDA | 17.69 |
| 50-Day MA | $24.06 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $23.41 |
| 1-Year Change | +8.64% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Capital Southwest at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a market capitalization of $1.58B. The stock trades at 14.2× trailing earnings, 10.1× forward earnings and 7.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $110.73M on revenue of $208.03M (a 53.2% profit margin) and burned $177.50M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 23.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $58.46M in cash and securities against $1.45B of debt, a net debt position of $1.39B.
Capital Southwest pays a monthly dividend totaling $2.56 per share a year, a 11.44% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 153% payout ratio and 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 8.6% over the past year. At $22.37 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $19.91 to $25.75, below its 200-day moving average of $23.41.
Based on 1 professional analyst rating from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Capital Southwest
What is the current stock price for CSWC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CSWC stock trades at $22.37. The 52-week range is $19.91–$25.75, with a day range of $22.06–$22.41.
What is the P/E ratio for CSWC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Capital Southwest's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 14.2, meaning investors pay $14.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 10.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Capital Southwest operates in the Financials sector.
Does CSWC pay dividends?
Yes, Capital Southwest pays a 11.44% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($2.56 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 153.0%. The next ex-dividend date is December 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CSWC?
Based on ratings from 1 professional analyst over the last 90 days, the consensus for CSWC is Buy.
What is the market cap of CSWC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Capital Southwest's market capitalization is $1.58B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Capital Southwest operates in the Financials sector within the Asset Management industry.