CSWC — Capital Southwest Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | CSWC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.73% | 3.02% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 6.03% | 6.19% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.8% | 33.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | +10.4% | 7.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
-4.17%
3-Year Growth
6.04%
5-Year Growth
6.03%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Oct 15, 2026
Next Payment
Oct 30, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Sep 15, 2026
Last Payment
Sep 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1934 | -23.68% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.2534 | +31.02% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1934 | -23.68% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.2534 | +31.02% |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1934 | -23.68% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.2534 | +31.02% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1934 | -23.68% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2534 | +31.02% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1934 | -23.68% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.2534 | +31.02% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1934 | 0.00% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.1934 | -69.78% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.6400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.6400 | +1.59% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.6300 | -1.56% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
35.8%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.50 | $30.35M |
| Q2 2026 | $0.46 | -$71.31M |
| Q3 2026 | $0.57 | $33.86M |
| Q1 2025 | $0.31 | $31.10M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of October 3, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.