Capital Southwest remains a top BDC for income, with strong financials and portfolio growth, despite a high premium and limited short-term upside. The latest earnings report showed a beat on the top and bottom lines, solid dividend coverage, and increased first-lien loan exposure. Non-accruals are slightly high, but the portfolio quality and liquidity position suggest resilience against economic volatility.
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Capital Southwest offers an 11% yield, strong balance sheet, and robust deal flow, making it a compelling investment in the underserved lower middle market. Omega Healthcare Investors provides a 7.4% yield, steady long-term leases, and improving operator fundamentals, offering growth in supply constrained markets. Both CSWC and OHI present attractive high-yielding opportunities, offering stability and potentially strong returns amidst market volatility and high-growth stock pressures.
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Capital Southwest focuses on generating attractive returns through a diverse portfolio of debt investments, showing meaningful growth in portfolio fair value last quarter. CSWC's Q4 earnings were solid, but non-accrual rates increased to 2.7% of fair portfolio value, raising concerns about credit quality. In addition, PIK income increased. The current dividend yield is around 10.8% and is fully supported by net investment income.
Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Rehberger - EVP, Finance Bowen Diehl - CEO Michael Sarner - CFO Josh Weinstein - CIO Conference Call Participants Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Doug Harter - UBS Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets Robert Dodd - Raymond James Operator Thank you for joining today's Capital Southwest Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. Participating on the call today are Bowen Diehl, Chief Executive Officer; Michael Sarner, Chief Financial Officer; Josh Weinstein, Chief Investment Officer; and Chris Rehberger, Executive Vice President, Finance.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.70 per share a year ago.
DALLAS, Jan. 31, 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, announced today the U.S. federal income tax treatment of its 2024 dividends.
Capital Southwest offers a compelling opportunity for income-focused investors, especially within tax-advantaged accounts, due to its high dividend yield and efficient cost structure. CSWC's portfolio is primarily composed of first-lien senior secured loans, providing a strong equity buffer and diversification across various sectors. Despite an elevated non-accrual rate, restructuring efforts and strong performance of the remaining portfolio highlight CSWC's resilience and potential for high income returns.
DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce its preliminary operating results for the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal year (quarter ended December 31, 2024) and its third quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call schedule.