Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC) Updates Q1 2027 Earnings Guidance

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC) updated its first quarter 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.580-0.590 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.540. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Capital Southwest Stock Up 1.1%

CSWC stock opened at $24.21 on Friday. Capital Southwest has a 1-year low of $19.37 and a 1-year high of $24.43. The stock has a market cap of $1.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.74 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a current ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 0.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The company’s 50 day moving average is $23.43 and its 200 day moving average is $23.04.

Capital Southwest Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a $0.1934 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.6%. Capital Southwest’s payout ratio is currently 122.11%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

CSWC has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. B. Riley Financial upped their price target on shares of Capital Southwest from $24.00 to $24.50 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Capital Southwest in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Capital Southwest has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $23.20.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Capital Southwest

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Capital Southwest in the third quarter worth $28,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in Capital Southwest by 13,307.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 1,877 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 1,863 shares during the last quarter. VPR Management LLC raised its position in Capital Southwest by 120.0% in the third quarter. VPR Management LLC now owns 5,500 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $120,000 after acquiring an additional 3,000 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets bought a new stake in shares of Capital Southwest during the 3rd quarter valued at $126,000. Finally, Creative Planning purchased a new position in Capital Southwest during the second quarter valued at $201,000. Institutional investors own 23.42% of the company’s stock.

About Capital Southwest

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ: CSWC) is a publicly traded investment firm structured as a business development company (BDC) that provides customized financing solutions to middle-market companies across the United States. The firm offers a spectrum of debt and equity capital, including senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and both preferred and common equity investments. By partnering with corporate management teams, Capital Southwest seeks to support growth initiatives, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and ownership transitions.

Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Capital Southwest has cultivated a track record of long-term partnerships with privately held businesses and select public companies.