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Capital Southwest

Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source company's revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.

JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan upgrades Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) from Market Perform to Market Outperform and maintains the price target from $25 to $25.

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JMP Securities Upgrades Capital Southwest to Market Outperform, Maintains Price Target to $25

Looking into the current session, Capital Southwest Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) shares are trading at $21.58, after a 1.08% increase. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 1.33%, but in the past year, decreased by 18.01%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749567617_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Capital Southwest P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 22.03 in the Capital Markets industry, Capital Southwest Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 14.52. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749567617_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Capital Southwest Corp Files For Common Stock Offering Of Up To $1B

Raymond James analyst Robert Dodd maintains Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Capital Southwest, Lowers Price Target to $23

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CORRECTION: Capital Southwest Q4 EPS $0.54 Misses $0.62 Estimate, Sales $52.41M Miss $52.71M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 14, 2025

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Capital Southwest Announces $0.06/Share Supplemental Dividend For Quarter Ending June 30, 2025.

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Capital Southwest Corporation Subsidiary Receives US Small Business Administration License To Operate Small Business Investment Company

In today's unpredictable market, investors seeking high yields need to balance risk and reward carefully. With rising volatility, inflation concerns, and fluctuating interest rates, a well-diversified portfolio is crucial to sustaining durable income.
For income-focused <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44709542/investors-just-poured-3m-into-this-whatsapp-job-app-for-hispanic-immigrants-and-its-already-helping-800-find-work">investors</a>, especially those nearing, or in retirement, capital preservation and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43897884/dividend-investor-making-5-000-per-month-with-632-000-reveals-portfolio-it-takes-time-but-its-doable">dividend</a> sustainability are just as important as yield. A mix of low-volatility assets, tax-efficient strategies, and recession-resistant sectors can help counter market turbulence while delivering consistent cash flow.
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Reddit has witnessed this balance struggle in a post an investor has created. The 50-year-old poster has spent years building a high-yield portfolio in a brokerage account, but now his main goal is reliable monthly income without sacrificing the principal.
The investor is open to various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate investment trusts, closed-end funds, and/or business development companies but wants to avoid yield traps and foreign stocks due to tax complications.
&#8220;I need durable income. [Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>)] is a no, it's a yield trap and has been for years. [Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] and [Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schh#NYSE">SCHH</a>)] are great funds, but the yield is too low. I own SCHD in my growth portfolio but continue to sell some every year as I convert to income. Also want to diversify away from options. They are great for income but tend to fluctuate as supply/demand does in down markets,&#8221; he said.
His questions to Reddit investors are what high-yield – over 8% – stocks, ETFs, or funds can sustain payouts long-term, whether there are low-risk business development companies or closed-end funds that won't cut dividends in a downturn, and how can he further diversify beyond his current holdings.
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Redditors have offered a mix of ETF recommendations, individual stock picks, and broader portfolio strategies, so let&#8217;s dive into those.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Seeks 8% or More High-Yield Holdings For Durable Income – Reddit Suggests Assets</h2>
Focus on High-Quality BDCs and CEFs for Steady Income
Several commenters recommended business development companies and closed-end funds as core holdings for high, sustainable yields.
&#8220;Two closed-end funds that I like a lot are [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eoi#NYSE">EOI</a>)] and [Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/eos#NYSE">EOS</a>)]. They have been around since 2005, have mostly favorable tax treatment on their distributions, and have had better total returns than [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​] and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; a commenter suggested.
Without adding anything else, this Redditor shared several assets for the investor to research: &#8220;[Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Blue Owl Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Hercules Capital (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/htgc#NYSE">HTGC</a>)], [Barings BDC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bbdc#NYSE">BBDC</a>)], [Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bcsf#NYSE">BCSF</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)], [Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cgbd#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>)], [Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tslx#NYSE">TSLX</a>)].&#8221;
&#8220;On the same boat (53 years old). Started late but trying to catch up with high-yield stocks. My stocks are: [Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)​], OBDC, HTGC, [Realty Income Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [VICI Properties (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vici#NYSE">VICI</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], and [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)]. The last two are the best performers so far,&#8221; a Reddit user wrote.
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Consider Covered-Call ETFs for Tax-Efficient Monthly Income
Given the poster&#8217;s preference for tax-efficient income, several commenters highlighted covered-call ETFs as strong options.
&#8220;[Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwy#NASDAQ">KBWY</a>)], [VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mort#NYSE">MORT</a>)], [NEOS Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqi#NASDAQ">QQQI</a>)], JEPQ, [Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpiq#NYSE">GPIQ</a>)], [NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)], JEPI, [Goldman Sachs S&amp;P 500 Core Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gpix#NASDAQ">GPIX</a>)], and [NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/iwmi#NASDAQ">IWMI</a>)] are a few. They will probably stay lower during the current volatile cycle, but should do well long term I would think,&#8221; a commenter recommended.
A user mentioned a real estate investment trust option, noting that it pays around 9.5% yield and has a 0.50% expense ratio.
&#8220;Aside from the covered call funds like JEPQ, QQQI, [TappAlpha SPY Growth &amp; Daily Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tspy#NASDAQ">TSPY</a>)], and the like, there&#8217;s a [real estate investment trust] ETF from Hoya Capital called [Hoya Capital High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/riet#NYSE">RIET</a>)] with a 0.50% expense ratio that pays about a 9.5% yield and seems pretty steady.&#8221;
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50-Year-Old Investor Craves 8%+ Yield, Snubs Ford, Chases Durable Dividends – 'I Am Willing To Consider Anything' For Monthly Income

UBS analyst Vilas Abraham maintains Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $23.5 to $20.5.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Capital Southwest, Lowers Price Target to $20.5

Capital Southwest Corporation Announces Prelim Q4 2025 Pre-Tax Net Investment Income $0.55 To $0.56/share; Prelim Q4 2025 Net Investment Income $0.54 To $0.55/share

DALLAS, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation ("Capital Southwest") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, today announced an increase to the total commitments under its senior secured credit facility (the "Corporate Credit Facility"). The Corporate Credit Facility was increased under the existing accordion feature by $25 million, bringing total commitments from $485 million to $510 million. The $25 million increase was provided by two existing lenders in the lender group, which consists of 11 participants. The existing accordion feature under the Corporate Credit Facility allows for maximum commitments of up to $750 million.

Capital Southwest Increases Corporate Credit Facility to $510M From $485M

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Retirement should be a time of financial peace, not stress; yet, for many soon-to-be retirees, the transition from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40147003/rich-dad-poor-dad-author-robert-kiyosaki-sees-wealth-accumulation-in-market-declines-markets-are-cra">wealth accumulation</a> to income generation can be challenging.
The pressure to restructure the portfolio, ensuring it generates sufficient <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44461718/high-income-earner-with-3000-monthly-to-invest-faces-big-decision-i-definitely-want-to-diversify-beyond-ai-and-dividends">income</a> to live comfortably, is immense, more so when market volatility looms. For those with low-risk tolerance, the task is even more daunting because the wrong move could mean returning to work or cutting back on living expenses drastically.
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A Redditor has shared in a post that he&#8217;s faced with this exact challenge. With just eight months until retirement, the investor, a 62-year-old, has $400,000 to invest and is looking for maximal monthly dividend income with minimal risk.
Although this income won&#8217;t be his primary retirement funding but extra lifestyle cash to supplement his pension, the pressure to restructure his allocations wisely is immense for the poster.
&#8220;I&#8217;m in an odd spot due to exiting a business as a founder. My retirement scenario gets better every year. If I ever need extra cash, it will be in the first 5 years. I have a low-risk tolerance. Or, God forbid, I would need to go back to work if it crashed! It looks like we are in a dip now, obviously a high rate environment. Would this qualify as a better time to buy?&#8221; the investor wrote.
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The responses to his post ranged from ultra-conservative to moderately aggressive, so let&#8217;s analyze them.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Soon-to-be Retiree Has $400,000 to Invest for Dividend Income–Reddit Weights In</h2>
Invest in High-Quality Dividend ETFs
Considering the investor&#8217;s low-risk approach, Redditors suggested he pick a few high-quality ETFs to invest in.
&#8220;[Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schd#NYSE">SCHD</a>)] gets you a decent amount,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;[NEOS S&amp;P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spyi#NYSE">SPYI</a>)] and chill,&#8221; says a Redditor, to which another user replied, &#8220;One advantage of SPYI is that its dividends are mainly return of capital. So, the tax is lower than an unqualified dividend from, say a [business development company]. However, if you use a tax-advantaged account like the Roth, that doesn&#8217;t matter.&#8221;
A commenter mentioned he splits his portfolio between two ETFs.
&#8220;I split between SPYI and [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​],&#8221; he said.
&#8220;[​JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)​], JEPQ, [WP Carey (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wpc#NYSE">WPC</a>)], [Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/epd#NYSE">EPD</a>)], [MPLX LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mplx#NYSE">MPLX</a>)], SPYI,&#8221; an allocation suggestion reads.
A Reddit user wrote that this favorite individual stock of many investors is the perfect choice since it generates a 7% dividend yield per year.
&#8220;[Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)] &#8211; recession resistant, 7% yield. Your $400,000 would kick out $28,000 a year in income,&#8221; he said.
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Go For Higher-Yielding Income Plays
Several Redditors suggested business development companies and covered-call ETFs since they deliver around 8% to 11% yields if the investor can handle a bit of risk.
&#8220;High-quality [business development companies] like [Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arcc#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)​], [Blue Owl Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/obdc#NYSE">OBDC</a>)], [Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gbdc#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)], [Blackstone Secured Lending Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bxsl#NYSE">BXSL</a>)], [Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/main#NYSE">MAIN</a>)], [Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cswc#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>)], [Fidus Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fdus#NASDAQ">FDUS</a>)]. Average 9% yield,&#8221; a user recommended.
&#8220;[Business development companies] are a solid income-producing asset. This person doesn&#8217;t have decades to wait for growth. They need the money now as they are about to retire and growth was presumably the focus for the past few decades,&#8221; an advocate for business development companies wrote.
A Redditor shared in the comments that he&#8217;s been retired for 15 years and has the biggest part of his portfolio in high-yield business development companies.
&#8220;I&#8217;m 78 and have been retired for 15 years. I&#8217;m fortunate that social security and pensions cover my living expenses. The majority of my portfolio is high-yield [business development companies], [closed-end funds], and [real estate investment trusts]. The average yield is a tad over 10%. In 2022, the total value dropped but less than the DOW or S&amp;P. The dividends kept on coming without missing a beat. High risk they say, high rewards I say. It allows me to spend winters in Florida and yearly overseas vacations. I have zero regrets,&#8221; the retiree said.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.62%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $13.75 to $14.5 on March 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht reiterated a Market Outperform rating with a price target of $14 on Jan. 23, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 27, Ellington Financial posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.55%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $39 to $36 on Dec. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 78%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Bill Katz maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $41 to $42 on Nov. 25, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.43%</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Bryce Rowe maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $24 to $24.5 on Oct. 30, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Brian McKenna downgraded the stock from Market Outperform to Market Perform on May 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 18, Capital Southwest named CFO Michael Sarner to succeed Bowen Diehl as President and CEO.</li>
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Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) announced its Q3 earnings on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 04:01 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Capital Southwest beat estimated earnings by 2.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.63 versus an estimate of $0.62.
Revenue was up $3.41 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.01, resulting in a 5.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Capital Southwest's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>49.31M</td>
<td>49.13M</td>
<td>45.64M</td>
<td>45.13M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>48.71M</td>
<td>51.35M</td>
<td>46.43M</td>
<td>48.57M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Capital Southwest management provided guidance for Q3 2025, expecting earnings between $0.63 and $0.64 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Capital Southwest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSWC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Capital Southwest Earnings Review: Q3 Summary

Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) reported its Q3 earnings results on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 04:01 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Capital Southwest beat estimated earnings by 2.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.63 versus an estimate of $0.62.
Revenue was up $3.41 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.01 which was followed by a 5.0% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Capital Southwest's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>49.31M</td>
<td>49.13M</td>
<td>45.64M</td>
<td>45.13M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>48.71M</td>
<td>51.35M</td>
<td>46.43M</td>
<td>48.57M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Capital Southwest management provided guidance for Q3 2025, expecting earnings between $0.63 and $0.64 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Capital Southwest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSWC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Capital Southwest Q3 Earnings Assessment

The earnings results for Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSWC#NASDAQ">CSWC</a>) for Q3 were made public on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 04:01 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Capital Southwest beat estimated earnings by 2.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.63 versus an estimate of $0.62.
Revenue was up $3.41 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.01, resulting in a 5.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Capital Southwest's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2025</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>49.31M</td>
<td>49.13M</td>
<td>45.64M</td>
<td>45.13M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>48.71M</td>
<td>51.35M</td>
<td>46.43M</td>
<td>48.57M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Capital Southwest management provided guidance for Q3 2025, expecting earnings between $0.63 and $0.64 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Capital Southwest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CSWC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Breakdown: Capital Southwest Q3

Press Releases

Capital Southwest Announces Financial Results for Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 and Announces Increase in Total Dividends to $0.64 per share for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2025

Capital Southwest Announces Leadership Changes

Capital Southwest Receives Affirmed Investment Grade Rating from Moody's Investors Service

Financing

Capital Southwest Increases Corporate Credit Facility to $510 million

Capital Southwest Announces Preliminary Estimate of Fourth Quarter 2025 Operating Results and Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule

Capital Southwest Announces Receipt of Second SBIC License

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