Capital Southwest

CSWC · NASDAQ

$22.39−$0.13 (−0.58%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:41 PM ET

Prev close $22.52

CSWC analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 4 analysts over the last 12 months. 75% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 8 analysts

Average $25.25 (+12.8% upside)

Low: $21.21
Now: $22.39
High: $30.45

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CSWC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
UBS	Oct 9, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$23.50 → $24.00	35%
B. Riley Securities	Aug 5, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$24.50 → $25.50	0%
Citizens	Aug 5, 2026	Maintains	Market Outperform	$25.00 → $26.00	26%
B. Riley Securities	May 15, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$24.00 → $24.50	56%

The case for and against

Updated Jan 26, 2026

Bull case

Capital Southwest Corp is positioned to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through its diversified investment strategy, which includes senior debt, subordinated debt, and equity investments in middle market companies across various industries. The company's revenue model primarily relies on interest and dividend income from these investments, as well as management fees, indicating a robust income-generating capacity. Additionally, the emphasis on GAAP earnings suggests a focus on sustainable profitability, further enhancing the potential for long-term financial stability and growth.

Bear case

Capital Southwest Corp's investment strategy, which includes a higher-than-average allocation to equity investments, may lead to increased volatility in net investment income (NII) per share compared to its peers in the Business Development Company (BDC) sector. Additionally, the company faces potential risks associated with weakening economic expectations, which could negatively impact risk assessments and stock valuations, particularly in a scenario of rising interest rates. The inherent volatility and lower liquidity characteristics of BDCs relative to larger-cap companies further contribute to concerns about Capital Southwest's stock performance.

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