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CSWC

Capital Southwest Corporation

CSWC

Financial Services · Asset Management · Stock · monthly payer

$23.42

Undervalued · +41% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

12.94%

Annual Dividend

$2.32

Payout Ratio

141%

5-Yr Growth

-16.0%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about CSWC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) has a forward dividend yield of 12.94%, based on an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and a share price of $23.42.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (52 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • CSWC last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • CSWC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 15, 2026, with payment on Oct 30, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC pays out 141% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • CSWC's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 16.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC's 12.94% yield is 18% above its five-year average yield of 10.94%.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CSWC is $32.92 per share, 41% above the $23.42 share price, so CSWC screens as undervalued.
  • Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CSWC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CSWC

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) yields 12.94% ($2.32 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (52/100).

Is CSWC a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($2.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (141%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    12.94%
    Payout Ratio
    141%
    Annual Dividend
    $2.32
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -16.0%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.75
    Market Cap
    $1.5B
    P/E Ratio
    12.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    -17%
    52-Week Range
    $19.60 – $25.75
    Dividend Safety
    C · 52/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)
    CSWC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CSWC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is CSWC a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($2.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is CSWC undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CSWC's fair value is about $32.92 versus a $23.42 share price — so it looks undervalued (+41% vs. fair value).

    Is CSWC's dividend safe?

    CSWC has a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is CSWC's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for CSWC is about $32.92 per share, roughly 41% above the current $23.42 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is CSWC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CSWC screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 12.94% ($2.32/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will CSWC cut its dividend?

    CSWC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does CSWC pay a dividend?

    Yes. Capital Southwest Corporation pays a monthly dividend of about $2.32 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 12.94%.

    What is CSWC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC's forward dividend yield is 12.94%, based on a $2.32 annual dividend and a $23.42 share price.

    What is CSWC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC pays $2.32 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is CSWC's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, CSWC's payout ratio is 141% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has CSWC grown its dividend?

    CSWC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next CSWC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 15, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for CSWC is Oct 15, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $2.32 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$19.34
    Annual$232.10
    Monthly avg$19.34

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