Capital Southwest Announces Financial Results for Third Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

Rhea-AI Summary

Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) reported results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The total investment portfolio was $2.0 billion with a credit portfolio of $1.8 billion and NAV per share of $16.75. Pre-tax net investment income was $34.6 million ($0.60 per share).

Originations totaled $244.0 million, the company raised $52.6 million via its Equity ATM, and declared regular monthly dividends of $0.1934 plus a $0.06 supplemental dividend.

Positive

• Total investment portfolio of $2.0 billion at quarter end
• Pre-tax net investment income of $34.6 million ($0.60 per share)
• Originations of $244.0 million during the quarter
• Equity ATM raised $52.6 million in gross proceeds

Negative

• Interest expense increased to $18.1 million from $16.0 million (quarter)
• Net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $1.9 million
• Realized loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $2.2 million

Key Figures

Total Investment Portfolio: $2.0 billion Credit Portfolio: $1.8 billion (99% 1st lien) Weighted Avg Yield: 11.3% +5 more

8 metrics

Total Investment Portfolio $2.0 billion Third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025

Credit Portfolio $1.8 billion (99% 1st lien) Third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025

Weighted Avg Yield 11.3% Yield on debt investments for the quarter

Pre-tax NII per share $0.60 Quarter ended December 31, 2025

Total Pre-tax NII $34.6 million Quarter ended December 31, 2025

Non-accruals $29.2 million (1.5%) Fair value, share of total investment portfolio

NAV per share $16.75 As of December 31, 2025

Total dividends per share $0.64 Quarter ended December 31, 2025 (regular plus supplemental)

Market Reality Check

Price: $23.15 Vol: Volume 606,186 is slightl...

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Volume Volume 606,186 is slightly below the 20-day average of 659,207, suggesting a muted reaction to the earnings release. normal

Technical Price at $23.44 is trading above the 200-day MA of $21.73 and sits 1.76% below the 52-week high of $23.86.

Peers on Argus

CSWC slipped 0.51% while close peers showed a mixed tape: GSBD up 0.32%, NFJ up ...

CSWC slipped 0.51% while close peers showed a mixed tape: GSBD up 0.32%, NFJ up 0.45%, OCSL down 0.81%, CET down 0.27%, PX down 1.37%. The modest decline appears stock-specific rather than a broad asset-management move.

Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Nov 03 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 03	Quarterly earnings	Positive	-2.3%	Reported higher NII, larger portfolio, new commitments and notes issuance.
Aug 06	Quarterly earnings	Positive	-0.6%	Strong Q1 FY2026 results with higher NII and robust portfolio quality.
May 14	Quarterly and annual earnings	Positive	-0.4%	Q4 and FY2025 growth in portfolio, revenue and solid yields reported.

Pattern Detected

Recent earnings releases have generally been positive on fundamentals but followed by small negative price reactions, indicating a pattern of downside divergence on earnings days.

Recent Company History

Over the last several earnings cycles, Capital Southwest has steadily expanded its portfolio and net investment income. Q4 FY2025 featured a $1.8B portfolio and pre-tax NII of $28.5M ($0.56 per share). Q1 FY2026 saw the portfolio reach $1.8B with pre-tax NII of $32.7M ($0.61 per share), and Q2 FY2026 reported a $1.9B portfolio and pre-tax NII of $34.0M ($0.61 per share). Today’s Q3 FY2026 update continues this earnings-driven growth trajectory.

Historical Comparison

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Average Historical Move

Historical Analysis

Past earnings releases saw an average move of about 1.07%, typically with modest downside despite positive fundamentals. Today’s -0.51% move fits that pattern of cautious trading around results.

Typical Pattern

Recent earnings have shown progression from Q4 FY2025 pre-tax NII of $28.5M to $32.7M in Q1 FY2026 and $34.0M in Q2 FY2026, alongside portfolio growth from $1.8B to $1.9B and stable first-lien credit focus.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details another quarter of balance-sheet expansion and income generation, with a $...

Analysis

This announcement details another quarter of balance-sheet expansion and income generation, with a $2.0B investment portfolio, pre-tax net investment income of $34.6M ($0.60 per share) and total dividends of $0.64. Credit quality indicators include non-accruals at 1.5% of the portfolio and a largely first-lien senior secured book. Historically, earnings releases have produced only modest price moves, so investors may focus on portfolio growth, non-accrual trends and ongoing equity issuance through the ATM program.

Key Terms

at-the-market offering, equity atm program, small business investment company, sbic, +4 more

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at-the-market offering financial

"The Company has an "at-the-market" offering (the "Equity ATM Program"), pursuant to which"

An at-the-market offering is a method companies use to sell new shares of stock directly into the open market over time, rather than all at once. This allows them to raise money gradually, similar to selling small pieces of a product instead of a large batch. For investors, it means the company can access funding more flexibly, but it may also increase the supply of shares and influence the stock’s price.

equity atm program financial

"The Company has an "at-the-market" offering (the "Equity ATM Program"), pursuant to which"

An equity ATM program (at‑the‑market offering) lets a company sell newly issued shares directly into the open market over time at current market prices, rather than in a single big sale. For investors, it matters because it can dilute existing ownership gradually and provide a steady cash source for growth or expenses, much like a business withdrawing small amounts from a line of credit instead of taking one large loan.

small business investment company regulatory

"operate as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") under Section 301(c)"

A small business investment company (SBIC) is a privately managed investment fund licensed and regulated by a government agency to invest in privately held small businesses, often combining private capital with government-backed financing. For investors, SBICs serve as a way to gain exposure to growing private companies—similar to a neighborhood venture capital firm boosted by a government loan guarantee—offering potential higher returns along with higher risk and less liquidity than public stocks.

sbic regulatory

"operate as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") under Section 301(c)"

A Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) is a privately managed investment fund licensed and regulated by the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide financing to small businesses, often combining private capital with government-backed leverage. Think of it as a lender or investor that gets a government-supported boost to extend credit to smaller firms; investors care because this structure can open access to niche growth opportunities while changing the risk and return profile through regulatory oversight and government support.

sba debentures financial

"obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures ("SBA Debentures"), subject to"

SBA debentures are bonds sold to investors that fund long-term loans under a U.S. Small Business Administration program; the government guarantees the payments, so investors receive regular interest and return of principal backed by federal promise. Think of them like lending money through a government‑insured savings bond: they typically offer steady, predictable income with lower credit risk than ordinary corporate bonds, making them useful for conservative income and portfolio diversification, though they remain sensitive to interest rate changes.

sofr financial

"accrue interest on a per annum basis at a rate equal to the applicable SOFR rate plus 2.15%"

The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is a market benchmark that measures the cost of borrowing cash overnight using U.S. Treasury securities as collateral. Investors watch SOFR because it acts like a speedometer for short-term interest costs—affecting loan rates, bond yields and the pricing of interest-rate contracts—so movements change borrowing expenses, cash returns and the value of interest-sensitive investments.

form 10-q regulatory

"please refer to the Capital Southwest's Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2025"

A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.

dividend reinvestment plan financial

"Capital Southwest maintains a dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") that provides for the"

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

DALLAS, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest,” “CSWC” 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, today announced its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights

• Total Investment Portfolio: $2.0 billion
  • Credit Portfolio of $1.8 billion
    • 99% 1st Lien Senior Secured Debt
    • $241.4 million in new committed credit investments during the quarter
    • Weighted Average Yield on Debt Investments: 11.3%
    • Current non-accruals with a fair value of $29.2 million, representing 1.5% of the total investment portfolio
  • Equity Portfolio of $182.7 million
    • $2.6 million in new equity co-investments during the quarter
• Pre-Tax Net Investment Income: $34.6 million, or $0.60 per weighted average common share outstanding
• Estimated Undistributed Taxable Income ("UTI"): $1.02 per share as of December 31, 2025
• LTM Operating Leverage: 1.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
• Dividends: Paid Regular Monthly Dividends of $0.1934 per share for each of October, November and December 2025 and $0.06 per share Supplemental Dividend in December 2025
  • Total Dividends for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of $0.64 per share
• Net Realized and Unrealized Depreciation: $1.9 million, or 0.1% of total investments at fair value
  • $9.2 million of net appreciation related to the equity portfolio
  • $8.7 million of net depreciation related to the credit portfolio
  • $2.4 million net realized and unrealized income tax provision
• Balance Sheet:
  • Cash and Cash Equivalents: $42.6 million
  • Total Net Assets: $995.6 million
  • Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per Share: $16.75

In commenting on the Company’s results, Michael Sarner, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The December quarter was another extremely active quarter on the origination front for Capital Southwest, with approximately $244 million of originations in eight new and 16 existing portfolio companies. Our portfolio continued to generate significant income for our shareholders, producing $0.60 of pre-tax net investment income per share. During the quarter, the Board of Directors again declared a regular monthly dividend of $0.1934 for each of January, February and March 2026 and a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 to be paid in March 2026. On the capitalization front, we continued to efficiently raise equity capital during the quarter, raising approximately $53 million through our Equity ATM Program. Subsequent to quarter end, we formed a joint venture with another private credit asset manager, which will be an off-balance sheet private fund that primarily invests in first out senior secured debt opportunities in the lower middle market. We are excited about the opportunities this fund will provide moving forward and believe it will allow Capital Southwest to be competitive on a broader range of investment opportunities.”

Third Quarter Fiscal Year Investment Activities

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company originated $244.0 million in new commitments, consisting of investments in eight new portfolio companies totaling $199.4 million and add-on commitments in 16 portfolio companies totaling $44.6 million. New portfolio company originations were comprised of $197.3 million in first lien senior secured debt and $2.1 million in equity investments.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company received proceeds of $89.1 million from six portfolio company prepayments and exits, generating net realized losses of $0.2 million. Total proceeds were comprised of $88.5 million from debt investments and $0.6 million from equity investments.

Third Fiscal Quarter 2026 Operating Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Capital Southwest reported total investment income of $61.4 million, compared to $56.9 million in the prior quarter. The increase in investment income was primarily attributable to an increase in interest income due to an increase in the average cost basis of investments held and an increase in arranger fees and prepayment fees received during the quarter.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, total operating expenses (excluding interest expense) were $8.8 million, compared to $6.9 million in the prior quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in accrued bonus compensation.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, interest expense was $18.1 million, compared to $16.0 million in the prior quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in average borrowings.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, total pre-tax net investment income was $34.6 million, compared to $34.0 million in the prior quarter.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, there was a tax benefit of $2.4 million, compared to a tax provision of $2.0 million in the prior quarter. The benefit includes a $2.4 million deferred tax benefit, which is primarily attributable to an increase in the tax basis of investments held at Capital Southwest Equity Investments, Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary that has elected to be treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Capital Southwest recorded total net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $1.9 million, compared to $6.4 million of total net realized and unrealized losses in the prior quarter. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the total net realized and unrealized losses on investments reflected net realized and unrealized gains on equity investments of $9.2 million, net realized and unrealized losses on debt investments of $8.7 million and a net realized and unrealized income tax provision of $2.4 million. We also recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.2 million in connection with the redemption of the 3.375% Notes due 2026 (the "October 2026 Notes") and the 7.75% Notes due 2028 (the "August 2028 Notes"). The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $32.9 million for the quarter, compared to $25.6 million in the prior quarter.

The Company’s NAV at December 31, 2025 was $16.75 per share, compared to $16.62 per share in the prior quarter. The increase in NAV per share from the prior quarter is primarily due to the issuance of common stock at a premium to NAV per share through the Equity ATM Program (as described below) and net appreciation on investments, partially offset by a net realized and unrealized income tax provision.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At December 31, 2025, Capital Southwest had approximately $42.6 million in unrestricted cash and money market balances and $395.2 million of unused capacity under the Corporate Credit Facility (as defined below) and the SPV Credit Facility (as defined below). The regulatory debt to equity ratio at the end of the quarter was 0.89 to 1.

As of December 31, 2025, Capital Southwest had the following borrowings outstanding:

• $210.0 million of total debt outstanding on the Corporate Credit Facility
• $104.0 million of total debt outstanding on the SPV Credit Facility
• $224.2 million, net of amortized debt issuance costs, of the 5.125% convertible notes due November 2029
• $343.6 million, net of amortized debt issuance costs, of the 5.950% Notes due 2030
• $190.6 million, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, of SBA Debentures (as defined below)

In August 2016, CSWC entered into a senior secured credit facility (the “Corporate Credit Facility”) to provide additional liquidity to support its investment and operational activities. Borrowings under the Corporate Credit Facility accrue interest on a per annum basis at a rate equal to the applicable SOFR rate plus 2.15%. On August 2, 2023, CSWC entered into the Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement that (1) increased commitments under the Corporate Credit Facility from $400 million to $435 million; (2) added an uncommitted accordion feature that could increase the maximum commitments up to $750 million; (3) extended the end of the Corporate Credit Facility's revolving period from August 9, 2025 to August 2, 2027 and extended the final maturity from August 9, 2026 to August 2, 2028; and (4) amended several financial covenants. As of December 31, 2025, the total commitments under the Corporate Credit Facility were $510 million provided by 11 lenders.

Capital Southwest SPV LLC ("SPV") is a wholly owned special purpose vehicle that was formed to hold investments for the SPV Credit Facility (as defined below) to support our investment and operating activities. On March 20, 2024, SPV entered into a special purpose vehicle financing credit facility (the "SPV Credit Facility"). The SPV Credit Facility included an initial commitment of $150 million. Pursuant to the terms of the loan agreement, on June 20, 2024, total commitments automatically increased from $150 million to $200 million. The SPV Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature that allows increases up to $400 million of total commitments from new and existing lenders on the same terms and conditions as the existing commitments. Borrowings under the SPV Credit Facility bear interest at three-month Term SOFR plus 2.50% per annum during the revolving period ending on March 20, 2027 and three-month Term SOFR plus an applicable margin of 2.85% thereafter. SPV (i) paid unused commitment fees of 0.10% through April 20, 2024 and (ii) pays unused commitment fees of 0.35% thereafter, on the unused lender commitments under the SPV Credit Facility, in addition to other customary fees. Under the SPV Credit Facility, SPV also pays a utilization fee based on the amount of borrowings utilized. The SPV Credit Facility matures on March 20, 2029.

In September 2025, the Company issued $350 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.950% Notes due 2030 (the "September 2030 Notes"). The September 2030 Notes were issued at a price of 99.345% of the aggregate principal amount of the September 2030 Notes, resulting in yield-to-maturity of 6.104%. The September 2030 Notes mature on September 18, 2030 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time prior to August 18, 2030, at par plus a "make-whole" premium, and thereafter at par. The September 2030 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.950% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 18 and September 18 of each year, beginning on March 18, 2026.

On October 13, 2025, the Company redeemed, in full, $150 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding October 2026 Notes and redeemed, in full, $71.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding August 2028 Notes. Each of the October 2026 Notes and the August 2028 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon, through, but excluding, the redemption date. There was no "make-whole" premium required to be paid in connection with either redemption. The Company recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt, equal to the write-off of the related unamortized debt issuance costs, of approximately $2.2 million during the quarter ended December 31, 2025.

The Company has an "at-the-market" offering (the "Equity ATM Program"), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time through sales agents, up to $1 billion of shares of its common stock. During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold 2,490,000 shares of its common stock under the Equity ATM Program at a weighted-average price of $21.11 per share, raising $52.6 million of gross proceeds. Net proceeds were $51.8 million after commissions to the sales agents on shares sold. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has $155.4 million available under the Equity ATM Program.

Our wholly owned subsidiaries, Capital Southwest SBIC I, LP (“SBIC I”) and Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP ("SBIC II" and together with SBIC I, the "SBIC Subsidiaries"), each received a license from the Small Business Administration (the "SBA") to operate as a Small Business Investment Company ("SBIC") under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, on April 20, 2021 and April 17, 2025, respectively. The SBIC licenses allow the SBIC Subsidiaries to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures ("SBA Debentures"), subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA. SBA Debentures are loans issued to an SBIC that have interest payable semi-annually and a ten-year maturity. The interest rate is fixed shortly after issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with ten-year maturities. For two or more SBICs under common control, the maximum amount of outstanding SBA Debentures cannot exceed $350 million. As of December 31, 2025, SBIC I had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $175.0 million, all of which was drawn, and SBIC II had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $40.0 million, of which $20.0 million was drawn.

Share Repurchase Program

On July 28, 2021, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market at certain thresholds below its NAV per share, in accordance with guidelines specified in Rules 10b5-1(c)(1)(i)(B) and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. On August 31, 2021, the Company entered into a share repurchase agreement, which became effective immediately, and the Company will cease purchasing its common stock under the share repurchase program upon the earlier of, among other things: (1) the date on which the aggregate purchase price for all shares equals $20 million including, without limitation, all applicable fees, costs and expenses; or (2) upon written notice by the Company to the broker that the share repurchase agreement is terminated. During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares of the Company’s common stock under the share repurchase program.

Regular Monthly Dividend of $0.1934 Per Share and Quarterly Supplemental Dividend of $0.06 Per Share for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

On November 19, 2025, the Board declared monthly regular dividends of $0.1934 per share for each of January, February and March 2026 and a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share payable in March 2026, each of which is detailed in the table below.

The Company’s regular monthly dividends for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 will be payable as follows:

Declared	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
11/19/2025	1/15/2026	1/15/2026	1/30/2026	$0.1934
11/19/2025	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	2/27/2026	$0.1934
11/19/2025	3/13/2026	3/13/2026	3/31/2026	$0.1934

The Company’s quarterly supplemental dividend for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 will be payable as follows:

Declared	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Amount Per Share
11/19/2025	3/13/2026	3/31/2026	3/31/2026	$0.06

Total Regular Dividends per Share for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026:	$0.58
Total Supplemental Dividend per Share for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026:	$0.06
Total Dividends per Share for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026:	$0.64

When declaring dividends, the Board of Directors reviews estimates of taxable income available for distribution, which may differ from net investment income under generally accepted accounting principles. The final determination of taxable income for each year, as well as the tax attributes for dividends in such year, will be made after the close of the tax year.

Capital Southwest maintains a dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") that provides for the reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its registered stockholders who hold their shares with Capital Southwest’s transfer agent and registrar, Equiniti Trust Company.  Under the DRIP, if the Company declares a dividend, registered stockholders who have opted into the DRIP by the dividend record date will have their dividend automatically reinvested into additional shares of Capital Southwest's common stock. 

Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Results Conference Call and Webcast
Capital Southwest has scheduled a conference call on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the third quarter 2026 financial results. You may access the call by using the Investor Relations section of Capital Southwest's website at www.capitalsouthwest.com, or by using http://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/dtd67vjy.

An audio archive of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations section of Capital Southwest’s website.

For a more detailed discussion of the financial and other information included in this press release, please refer to the Capital Southwest's Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2025 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and Capital Southwest’s Third Fiscal Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation to be posted on the Investor Relations section of Capital Southwest’s website at www.capitalsouthwest.com.

About Capital Southwest

Capital Southwest Corporation (Nasdaq: CSWC) is a Dallas, Texas-based, internally managed business development company with approximately $2.0 billion in investments at fair value as of December 31, 2025. Capital Southwest is a middle market lending firm focused on supporting the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses with $5 million to $50 million investments across the capital structure, including first lien, second lien and non-control equity co-investments. As a public company with a permanent capital base, Capital Southwest has the flexibility to be creative in its financing solutions and to invest to support the growth of its portfolio companies over long periods of time.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements with respect to the business and investments of Capital Southwest, including, but not limited to, the statements about Capital Southwest's future performance and financial performance and financial condition, and the timing, form and amount of any distributions or supplemental dividends in the future. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical statements and can often be identified by words such as "will," "believe," "expect" and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. These statements are based on management's current expectations, assumptions and beliefs. They are not guarantees of future results and are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. These risks include risks related to: changes in the markets in which Capital Southwest invests; changes in the financial, capital, and lending markets; changes in the interest rate environment and its impact on our business and our portfolio companies; regulatory changes; tax treatment; our ability to operate the SBIC Subsidiaries as small business investment companies; the uncertainty associated with the imposition of tariffs and trade barriers and changes in trade policy and its impact on our portfolio companies and our financial condition; an economic downturn or recession and its impact on the ability of our portfolio companies to operate and the investment opportunities available to us; the impact of supply chain constraints on our portfolio companies; and the elevated levels of inflation and its impact on our portfolio companies and the industries in which we invests.

Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and are encouraged to review Capital Southwest's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025 and any subsequent filings with the SEC, including the "Risk Factors" sections therein, for a more complete discussion of the risks and other factors that could affect any forward-looking statements. Except as required by the federal securities laws, Capital Southwest does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changing circumstances or any other reason after the date of this press release.

Investor Relations Contact:

Michael S. Sarner, President and Chief Executive Officer
214-884-3829

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
	December 31,				March 31,
	2025				2025
	(Unaudited)
Assets
Investments at fair value:
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments (Cost: $1,608,987 and $1,403,623, respectively)	$	1,607,833			$	1,436,316
Affiliate investments (Cost: $349,820 and $304,824, respectively)		350,001				292,891
Control investments (Cost: $72,359 and $70,913, respectively)		55,371				56,092
Total investments (Cost: $2,031,166 and $1,779,360, respectively)		2,013,205				1,785,299
Cash and cash equivalents		42,559				43,221
Restricted cash		1,650				1,650
Receivables:
Dividends and interest		36,801				30,303
Escrow		1,988				1,926
Other		2,630				2,018
Income tax receivable		440				94
Debt issuance costs (net of accumulated amortization of $12,468 and $10,357, respectively)		7,573				9,266
Other assets		9,075				9,063
Total assets	$	2,115,921			$	1,882,840
Liabilities
SBA Debentures (net of $4,375 and $4,082, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs)	$	190,625			$	170,918
October 2026 Notes (net of $0 and $1,154, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs)		—				148,846
August 2028 Notes (net of $0 and $1,681, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs)		—				70,194
2029 Convertible Notes (net of $5,783 and $6,893, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs)		224,217				223,107
September 2030 Notes (net of $6,360 and $0, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs)		343,640				—
Credit Facilities		314,000				343,000
Other liabilities		29,950				23,038
Accrued restoration plan liability		540				555
Income tax payable		2,289				2,769
Deferred tax liability		15,026				16,780
Total liabilities		1,120,287				999,207
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Net Assets
Common stock, $0.25 par value: authorized, 75,000,000 shares at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025; issued, 59,456,961 shares at December 31, 2025 and 52,912,796 shares at March 31, 2025		14,864				13,228
Additional paid-in capital		1,057,225				959,123
Total distributable (loss) earnings		(76,455	)			(88,718	)
Total net assets		995,634				883,633
Total liabilities and net assets	$	2,115,921			$	1,882,840
Net asset value per share (59,456,961 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 52,912,796 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025)	$	16.75			$	16.70

CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
	2025				2024				2025				2024
Investment income:
Interest income:
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments	$	40,987			$	37,789			$	122,971			$	114,346
Affiliate investments		7,326				4,767				19,413				14,253
Control investments		500				333				1,801				975
Payment-in-kind interest income:
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		3,513				2,717				7,262				7,025
Affiliate investments		999				529				2,864				1,670
Control investments		73				—				513				—
Dividend income:
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		199				586				1,860				3,525
Affiliate investments		3,549				—				8,283				51
Control investments		—				—				24				—
Fee income:
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		2,841				3,671				5,977				6,589
Affiliate investments		690				525				1,649				1,443
Control investments		27				8				74				75
Other income		743				1,048				1,648				2,081
Total investment income		61,447				51,973				174,339				152,033
Operating expenses:
Compensation		4,571				2,388				11,158				7,844
Share-based compensation		1,290				1,544				3,703				4,306
Interest		18,052				14,717				49,336				39,751
Professional fees		1,200				998				3,751				3,450
General and administrative		1,703				1,643				5,026				4,699
Total operating expenses		26,816				21,290				72,974				60,050
Income before taxes		34,631				30,683				101,365				91,983
Federal income, excise and other taxes		2				474				2,249				1,016
Deferred taxes		(2,356	)			(107	)			(1,743	)			627
Total income tax (benefit) provision		(2,354	)			367				506				1,643
Net investment income	$	36,985			$	30,316			$	100,859			$	90,340
Realized gain (loss)
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments	$	(168	)		$	(12,889	)		$	21,163			$	(22,374	)
Affiliate investments		1				84				(3,564	)			251
Control investments		—				—				—				(260	)
Income tax benefit (provision)		392				—				(6,596	)			—
Total net realized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax		225				(12,805	)			11,003				(22,383	)
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments		489				(5,229	)			(33,719	)			(19,455	)
Affiliate investments		170				7,745				11,984				7,193
Control investments		—				(354	)			(2,166	)			408
Income tax provision		(2,817	)			(3,009	)			(287	)			(2,720	)
Total net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments, net of tax		(2,158	)			(847	)			(24,188	)			(14,574	)
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments		(1,933	)			(13,652	)			(13,185	)			(36,957	)
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt		(2,156	)			(387	)			(2,156	)			(387	)
Realized loss on disposal of fixed assets		—				(9	)			(2	)			(9	)
Net increase in net assets from operations	$	32,896			$	16,268			$	85,516			$	52,987
Pre-tax net investment income per share - basic	$	0.60			$	0.64			$	1.81			$	1.95
Net investment income per share – basic	$	0.64			$	0.63			$	1.80			$	1.92
Net increase in net assets from operations – basic	$	0.57			$	0.34			$	1.52			$	1.13
Net increase in net assets from operations - diluted	$	0.54			$	0.34			$	1.46			$	1.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic		57,530,942				48,315,228				55,538,000				47,079,617
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted		66,842,796				54,121,844				64,824,145				49,022,194

FAQ

What did Capital Southwest (CSWC) report for pre-tax net investment income in Q3 FY2026?

Pre-tax net investment income was $34.6 million, or $0.60 per share. According to the company, the result was driven by higher interest income and arranger/prepayment fees versus the prior quarter.

How much did Capital Southwest (CSWC) originate in new commitments in the quarter ended December 31, 2025?

The company originated $244.0 million of new commitments during the quarter. According to the company, this comprised $199.4 million in eight new portfolio companies and $44.6 million in add-on commitments.

What dividends did Capital Southwest (CSWC) declare for the quarter ending March 31, 2026?

Capital Southwest declared regular monthly dividends of $0.1934 per share for January–March 2026 and a $0.06 supplemental dividend. According to the company, the supplemental payment is payable in March 2026.

How much capital did Capital Southwest (CSWC) raise through its Equity ATM in Q3 FY2026?

The company raised $52.6 million of gross proceeds by selling 2,490,000 shares under its Equity ATM. According to the company, net proceeds were approximately $51.8 million after commissions.

What was Capital Southwest's (CSWC) NAV per share and key balance sheet liquidity at December 31, 2025?

NAV per share was $16.75 and unrestricted cash was $42.6 million. According to the company, unused capacity under credit facilities totaled about $395.2 million at quarter end.