Rising income and stable NAV at Capital Southwest (Nasdaq: CSWC) FY 2026
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Capital Southwest Corporation reported fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results showing continued portfolio growth and solid income. The investment portfolio reached $2.1 billion at fair value, up 17% year-over-year, driven by $762.3 million in new commitments and strong origination activity.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, total investment income was $232.1 million, a 13.5% increase, and pre-tax net investment income reached $136.6 million. Net investment income was $135.5 million, while net realized and unrealized losses on investments narrowed to $20.3 million from $47.2 million in the prior year.
In the March quarter, pre-tax net investment income was $35.2 million, or $0.59 per share, comfortably covering total quarterly dividends of $0.64 per share (regular $0.58 and supplemental $0.06). Net asset value was $16.69 per share, essentially flat versus $16.70 a year earlier, and credit quality remained strong with non-accruals at only 1.1% of the portfolio at fair value.
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- Double-digit income growth with stable NAV: Fiscal 2026 investment income rose to $232.1 million, up 13.5%, while net asset value per share held essentially flat at $16.69 despite continued net realized and unrealized losses.
- Strong dividend coverage and growing payouts: The company generated $2.39 of pre-tax net investment income per share over the last twelve months and paid $2.56 per share in total dividends, supported by estimated undistributed taxable income of $1.07 per share.
- Healthy credit quality and first-lien focus: Non-accruals were only 1.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value, and approximately 99% of the credit portfolio is first lien senior secured debt, limiting loss severity risk.
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Insights
Results show healthy income growth, strong dividend coverage, and stable credit quality.
Capital Southwest delivered higher fiscal 2026 investment income of $232.1 million, up 13.5%, as average debt investments and dividend income increased. Pre-tax net investment income of $136.6 million supported substantial regular and supplemental dividends while keeping net asset value essentially unchanged at $16.69 per share.
Credit metrics remain a key strength. Non-accruals were only 1.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value as of March 31, 2026, and about 99% of the credit book is first lien senior secured debt. Operating leverage improved to 1.4%, indicating expense efficiency as assets scaled to $2.2 billion.
Leverage is moderate, with a regulatory debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90x and diversified long-duration funding that includes the 5.125% 2029 convertible notes and 5.950% September 2030 notes. The joint venture credit facility and remaining SBIC debenture capacity provide additional funding flexibility for future originations, while the quarterly dividend of $0.58 plus a $0.06 supplemental dividend reflects confidence in recurring earnings power.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total investment portfolio: $2.1 billion
Fiscal 2026 investment income: $232.1 million
Q4 2026 pre-tax net investment income: $35.2 million ($0.59/share)
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8 metrics
Total investment portfolio
$2.1 billion
Fair value as of March 31, 2026
Fiscal 2026 investment income
$232.1 million
Year ended March 31, 2026; 13.5% increase vs prior year
Q4 2026 pre-tax net investment income
$35.2 million ($0.59/share)
Quarter ended March 31, 2026
NAV per share
$16.69
As of March 31, 2026
Quarterly dividends
$0.64 per share
Q4 FY 2026 total (regular $0.58, supplemental $0.06)
Non-accruals
$22.7 million (1.1%)
Fair value and share of total investment portfolio at March 31, 2026
Regulatory debt-to-equity ratio
0.90 to 1
As of March 31, 2026
Operating leverage
1.4%
Last-twelve-months as of March 31, 2026, down from 1.7%
Key Terms
business development company, Pre-Tax Net Investment Income, non-accruals, Undistributed Taxable Income, +2 more
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business development company financial
"an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions"
A business development company is a publicly traded investment vehicle that lends to and buys stakes in smaller or privately held companies, acting like a combination of a lender, investor, and business partner. It matters to investors because BDCs offer the potential for higher regular income through dividends and diversified exposure to growing businesses, but they can also carry greater credit and liquidity risk than typical stocks or bonds—think higher-yielding but riskier income instruments.
Pre-Tax Net Investment Income financial
"Pre-Tax Net Investment Income: $35.2 million, or $0.59 per weighted average common share outstanding"
non-accruals financial
"Current non-accruals with a fair value of $22.7 million, representing 1.1% of the total investment portfolio"
Non-accruals are loans or other interest-bearing assets that a lender has stopped recognizing as earning interest because the borrower is not making required payments or repayment is in serious doubt. Like marking a rental property as vacant rather than collecting rent, banks stop recording expected interest income and often set aside extra reserves for potential losses; high non-accrual levels signal worsening credit quality and can reduce reported earnings and capital available to investors.
Undistributed Taxable Income financial
"Estimated Undistributed Taxable Income ("UTI"): $1.07 per share as of March 31, 2026"
Undistributed taxable income is income a pooled investment (like a mutual fund or trust) has earned but has not yet paid out to shareholders; tax rules can treat that income as if it were distributed. For investors this matters because you may owe taxes on income you haven’t actually received—similar to getting a bill for money still held by the fund—and it can change your after-tax return and the tax basis of your investment, so it influences income tax timing and planning.
SBIC Debentures financial
"The SBIC licenses allow the SBIC Subsidiaries to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures ("SBA Debentures")"
Equity ATM Program financial
"During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company sold 1,104,220 shares of its common stock under the Equity ATM Program"
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.
Earnings Snapshot
Q4 total investment income: $57.8 million
Q4 FY 2026 and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Q4 total investment income
$57.8 million
down vs $61.4 million prior quarter
Q4 pre-tax net investment income
$35.2 million
up vs $34.6 million prior quarter
Fiscal 2026 total investment income
$232.1 million
+13.5% year-over-year
Fiscal 2026 net investment income
$135.5 million
up vs $118.2 million prior year
Fiscal 2026 net realized and unrealized losses
$20.3 million
improved vs $47.2 million prior year
NAV per share
$16.69
essentially flat vs $16.70 at March 31, 2025
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2026
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 13, 2026, Capital Southwest Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release, a copy of which has been furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The information furnished in this Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), except as shall be expressly set forth by reference in a future filing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company expects to hold a conference call with analysts and investors on May 14, 2026. A copy of the investor presentation slides to be used by the Company on such conference call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press release issued by Capital Southwest Corporation on May 13, 2026 | |||||||
99.2 | Investor presentation slides | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 13, 2026
| By: | /s/ Michael S. Sarner | |||||||
| Name: Michael S. Sarner | ||||||||
| Title: President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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Capital Southwest Announces Financial Results for Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2026
Dallas, Texas – May 13, 2026 – 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 fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights
•Total Investment Portfolio: $2.1 billion
◦Credit Portfolio of $1.9 billion
▪99% 1st Lien Senior Secured Debt
▪$155.3 million in new committed credit investments during the quarter
▪Weighted Average Yield on Debt Investments: 10.8%
▪Current non-accruals with a fair value of $22.7 million, representing 1.1% of the total investment portfolio
◦Equity Portfolio of $181.0 million
▪$2.4 million in new equity co-investments during the quarter
•Pre-Tax Net Investment Income: $35.2 million, or $0.59 per weighted average common share outstanding
•Estimated Undistributed Taxable Income ("UTI"): $1.07 per share as of March 31, 2026
•LTM Operating Leverage: 1.4% as of March 31, 2026
•Dividends: Paid Total Dividends for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of $0.64
◦Paid $0.58 per share Regular Quarterly Dividend ($0.1934 per share in each of January, February and March 2026)
◦Paid $0.06 per share Supplemental Quarterly Dividend in March 2026
•Net Realized and Unrealized Depreciation: $7.1 million, or 0.3% of total investments at fair value
◦$0.1 million of net appreciation related to the equity portfolio
◦$7.9 million of net depreciation related to the credit portfolio
◦$0.7 million net realized and unrealized income tax benefit
•Balance Sheet:
◦Cash and Cash Equivalents: $29.0 million
◦Total Net Assets: $1,011.0 million
◦Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per Share: $16.69
Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights
•Total Investment Portfolio: Increased by $312.1 million in total fair value, from $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion, representing 17% growth during the year
◦Credit Portfolio increased by $310.6 million, representing 19% growth during the year
•Investment Income: $232.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2026, representing a $27.7 million, or 13.5% increase, as compared to the year ended March 31, 2025
•Operating Leverage: Decreased to 1.4% as of March 31, 2026 as compared to 1.7% as of March 31, 2025
•Dividends: Declared and paid total dividends of $2.56 per share
◦$2.32 per share in regular quarterly dividends
◦$0.24 per share in supplemental quarterly dividends
◦Estimated UTI balance at the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 was $1.07 per share
In commenting on the Company’s results, Michael Sarner, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The March quarter was another strong quarter for Capital Southwest, with approximately $158 million of originations in five new and 12 existing portfolio companies. Our portfolio continued to generate significant income for our shareholders, producing $0.59 of pre-tax net investment income per share. During the quarter, the Board of Directors again declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, of which $0.1934 per share will be paid for each of April, May and June 2026, and a supplemental quarterly dividend of $0.06 to be paid in June 2026. Further, non-accruals represented only 1.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value at year end. On the capitalization front, we continued to efficiently raise equity capital during the quarter, raising approximately $26 million through our Equity ATM Program, and increasing the total leverage commitment to SBIC II by $50 million. Subsequent to quarter end, our joint venture, CapTrin Partners LLC ("CapTrin"), closed a $150 million revolving credit facility. The facility includes an accordion feature that allows for an increase of the total commitments to up to $350 million, subject to certain conditions. We continue to be excited about the enhanced ability that CapTrin will provide Capital Southwest to compete for and win high-quality lower middle market opportunities.”
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Investment Activities
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company originated $157.7 million in new commitments, consisting of investments in five new portfolio companies totaling $114.0 million and add-on commitments in 12 portfolio companies totaling $43.7 million. New portfolio company originations were comprised of $112.3 million in first lien senior secured debt and $1.7 million in equity investments.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company received proceeds of $57.7 million from six portfolio company prepayments and exits, generating a weighted average IRR of 14.2%. Total proceeds were comprised of $49.9 million from debt investments and $7.8 million from equity investments.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the Company originated $762.3 million in new commitments and received proceeds of $252.6 million from portfolio company prepayments and exits.
Fourth Fiscal Quarter 2026 Operating Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest reported total investment income of $57.8 million, compared to $61.4 million in the prior quarter. The decrease in investment income was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest income due to a decrease in arranger fees received during the quarter and a decrease in the weighted average yield on debt investments, primarily due to a decrease in base rates.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total operating expenses (excluding interest expense) were $5.3 million, compared to $8.8 million in the prior quarter. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in accrued bonus compensation.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, interest expense was $17.3 million, compared to $18.1 million in the prior quarter. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the weighted average interest rate on total debt from 5.65% to 5.50%, which was driven primarily by a reduction in base rates on Capital Southwest's credit facilities.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, total pre-tax net investment income was $35.2 million, compared to $34.6 million in the prior quarter.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, there was a tax provision of $0.6 million, compared to a tax benefit of $2.4 million in the prior quarter. The benefit in the prior quarter included a $2.4 million deferred tax benefit, which was 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 March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest recorded total net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $7.1 million, compared to $1.9 million of total net realized and unrealized losses in the prior quarter. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the total net realized and unrealized losses on investments reflected net realized and unrealized gains on equity investments of $0.1 million, net realized and unrealized losses on debt investments of $7.9 million and a net realized and unrealized income tax benefit of $0.7 million. The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $27.5 million for the quarter, compared to $32.9 million in the prior quarter.
The Company’s NAV at March 31, 2026 was $16.69 per share, compared to $16.75 per share in the prior quarter. The decrease in NAV per share from the prior quarter is primarily due net realized and unrealized losses on investments, partially offset by the issuance of common stock at a premium to NAV per share through the Equity ATM Program (as described below).
Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Results
For the year ended March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest reported total investment income of $232.1 million, compared to $204.4 million in the prior year. The increase in investment income was primarily attributable to an increase in average debt investments outstanding and an increase in dividend income, partially offset by a decrease in weighted average yield on debt investments primarily due to a decrease in base interest rates.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, total operating expenses (excluding interest expense) were $28.9 million, compared to $29.0 million in the prior year.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, interest expense was $66.6 million, compared to $55.0 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in average debt outstanding.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, total pre-tax net investment income was $136.6 million, compared to $120.4 million in the prior year.
During the year ended March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest recorded total net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $20.3 million, compared to $47.2 million in the prior year. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the total net realized and unrealized losses on investments reflected net realized and unrealized gains on equity of $22.4 million, net realized and unrealized losses on debt of $36.5 million and realized and unrealized income tax provision of $6.2 million. The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $113.0 million, compared to $70.5 million in the prior year.
The Company's NAV at March 31, 2026 was $16.69, as compared to $16.70 at March 31, 2025.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest had approximately $29.0 million in unrestricted cash and money market balances and $364.2 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 0.90 to 1.
As of March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest had the following borrowings outstanding:
•$245.0 million of total debt outstanding on the Corporate Credit Facility
•$100.0 million of total debt outstanding on the SPV Credit Facility
•$224.6 million, net of amortized debt issuance costs, of the 5.125% convertible notes due November 2029
•$344.0 million, net of amortized debt issuance costs, of the 5.950% Notes due 2030
•$217.7 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 March 31, 2026, 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 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.
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 March 31, 2026, the Company sold 1,104,220 shares of its common stock under the Equity ATM Program at a weighted-average price of $23.13 per share, raising $25.5 million of gross proceeds. Net proceeds were $25.2 million after commissions to the sales agents on shares sold. As of March 31, 2026, the Company has $129.9 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 March 31, 2026, 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 $90.0 million, of which $48.0 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 March 31, 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of the Company’s common stock under the share repurchase program.
Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.58 Per Share and Supplemental Quarterly Dividend of $0.06 Per Share for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
On February 24, 2026, the Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.58, of which $0.1934 per share will be paid in each of April, May and June 2026 and a supplemental quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable in June 2026, each of which is detailed in the table below.
The Company’s regular quarterly dividend for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 will be payable as follows:
| Declared | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Amount Per Share | ||||||||||
| 2/24/2026 | 4/15/2026 | 4/15/2026 | 4/30/2026 | $0.1934 | ||||||||||
| 2/24/2026 | 5/15/2026 | 5/15/2026 | 5/29/2026 | $0.1934 | ||||||||||
| 2/24/2026 | 6/15/2026 | 6/15/2026 | 6/30/2026 | $0.1934 | ||||||||||
The Company’s supplemental quarterly dividend for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 will be payable as follows:
| Declared | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Amount Per Share | ||||||||||
| 2/24/2026 | 6/15/2026 | 6/15/2026 | 6/30/2026 | $0.06 | ||||||||||
| Total Regular Dividends per Share for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026: | $0.58 | ||||
| Total Supplemental Dividend per Share for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026: | $0.06 | ||||
| Total Dividends per Share for Quarter Ending June 30, 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.
Fourth Quarter 2026 Earnings Results Conference Call and Webcast
Capital Southwest has scheduled a conference call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the fourth 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/pbkbn3z6.
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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and Capital Southwest’s Fourth 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 $2.1 billion in investments at fair value as of March 31, 2026. 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; the impact of geopolitical conditions on our portfolio companies and opportunities available to us; 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, 2026 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) | |||||||||||
| March 31, | March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Investments at fair value: | |||||||||||
Non-control/Non-affiliate investments (Cost: $1,689,152 and $1,403,623, respectively) | $ | 1,682,425 | $ | 1,436,316 | |||||||
Affiliate investments (Cost: $338,124 and $304,824, respectively) | 340,760 | 292,891 | |||||||||
Control investments (Cost: $92,208 and $70,913, respectively) | 74,261 | 56,092 | |||||||||
Total investments (Cost: $2,119,485 and $1,779,360, respectively) | 2,097,446 | 1,785,299 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 29,045 | 43,221 | |||||||||
| Restricted cash | 400 | 1,650 | |||||||||
| Receivables: | |||||||||||
| Dividends and interest | 31,678 | 30,303 | |||||||||
| Escrow | 612 | 1,926 | |||||||||
| Other | 2,190 | 2,018 | |||||||||
| Income tax receivable | 717 | 94 | |||||||||
Debt issuance costs (net of accumulated amortization of $13,172 and $10,357, respectively) | 6,870 | 9,266 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 8,560 | 9,063 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,177,518 | $ | 1,882,840 | |||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||
| SBA Debentures (net of $5,333 and $4,082, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs) | $ | 217,667 | $ | 170,918 | |||||||
| October 2026 Notes (net of $— and $1,154, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs) | — | 148,846 | |||||||||
| August 2028 Notes (net of $— and $1,681, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs) | — | 70,194 | |||||||||
| 2029 Convertible Notes (net of $5,413 and $6,893, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs) | 224,587 | 223,107 | |||||||||
September 2030 Notes (net of $6,029 and $—, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs) | 343,971 | — | |||||||||
| Credit Facilities | 345,000 | 343,000 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 21,629 | 23,038 | |||||||||
| Accrued restoration plan liability | 529 | 555 | |||||||||
| Income tax payable | 636 | 2,769 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liability | 12,507 | 16,780 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,166,526 | 999,207 | |||||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) | |||||||||||
| Net Assets | |||||||||||
Common stock, $0.25 par value: authorized, 75,000,000 shares at March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025; issued, 60,577,181 shares at March 31, 2026 and 52,912,796 shares at March 31, 2025 | 15,144 | 13,228 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,074,854 | 959,123 | |||||||||
| Total distributable (loss) earnings | (79,006) | (88,718) | |||||||||
| Total net assets | 1,010,992 | 883,633 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and net assets | $ | 2,177,518 | $ | 1,882,840 | |||||||
Net asset value per share (60,577,181 shares outstanding at March 31, 2026 and 52,912,796 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025) | $ | 16.69 | $ | 16.70 | |||||||
| CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except shares and per share data) | |||||||||||||||||
| Years Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
| Investment income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | $ | 163,124 | $ | 152,952 | $ | 133,329 | |||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 26,283 | 20,015 | 17,209 | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | 2,613 | 1,226 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Payment-in-kind interest income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | 9,841 | 9,819 | 7,737 | ||||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 3,948 | 2,214 | 2,471 | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | 622 | 644 | — | ||||||||||||||
| Dividend income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | 1,934 | 4,125 | 3,533 | ||||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 10,750 | 421 | 230 | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | 24 | — | 7,983 | ||||||||||||||
| Fee income: | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | 9,000 | 8,340 | 4,257 | ||||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 1,849 | 2,179 | 759 | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | 89 | 135 | 82 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | 2,028 | 2,369 | 545 | ||||||||||||||
| Total investment income | 232,105 | 204,439 | 178,135 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||
| Compensation | 11,925 | 11,143 | 10,631 | ||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 4,977 | 6,963 | 4,518 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest | 66,617 | 54,959 | 43,088 | ||||||||||||||
| Professional fees | 5,044 | 4,685 | 3,705 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 6,954 | 6,242 | 5,244 | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 95,517 | 83,992 | 67,186 | ||||||||||||||
| Income before taxes | 136,588 | 120,447 | 110,949 | ||||||||||||||
| Federal income, excise and other taxes | 2,949 | 1,424 | 1,135 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | (1,828) | 841 | (191) | ||||||||||||||
| Total income tax provision | 1,121 | 2,265 | 944 | ||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | $ | 135,467 | $ | 118,182 | $ | 110,005 | |||||||||||
| Realized gain (loss) | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | $ | 20,822 | $ | (46,722) | $ | (18,062) | |||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | (6,992) | 273 | (6,500) | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | — | (260) | (15,047) | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | (8,312) | (2,941) | (286) | ||||||||||||||
| Total net realized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax | 5,518 | (49,650) | (39,895) | ||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-control/Non-affiliate investments | (39,307) | 916 | 1,584 | ||||||||||||||
| Affiliate investments | 14,454 | 6,354 | (6,688) | ||||||||||||||
| Control investments | (3,125) | (1,188) | 18,727 | ||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (provision) | 2,146 | (3,659) | 17 | ||||||||||||||
| Total net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments, net of tax | (25,832) | 2,423 | 13,640 | ||||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments | (20,314) | (47,227) | (26,255) | ||||||||||||||
| Realized loss on extinguishment of debt | (2,156) | (387) | (361) | ||||||||||||||
| Realized loss on disposal of fixed assets | (2) | (20) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Net increase in net assets from operations | $ | 112,995 | $ | 70,548 | $ | 83,389 | |||||||||||
| Pre-tax net investment income per share - basic | $ | 2.39 | $ | 2.50 | $ | 2.72 | |||||||||||
| Net investment income per share – basic | $ | 2.37 | $ | 2.46 | $ | 2.70 | |||||||||||
| Net increase in net assets from operations – basic | $ | 1.98 | $ | 1.47 | $ | 2.05 | |||||||||||
| Net increase in net assets from operations - diluted | $ | 1.90 | $ | 1.47 | $ | 2.05 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic | 56,529,604 | 47,448,093 | 40,727,133 | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted | 65,828,805 | 51,187,714 | 40,727,133 | ||||||||||||||
Q4 2026 Earnings Presentation 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100 | Dallas, Texas 75225 | 214.238.5700 | capitalsouthwest.com May 14, 2026 Capital Southwest Corporation
Page 2 Important Notices • These materials and any presentation of which they form a part are neither an offer to sell, nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of Capital Southwest. • These materials and the presentations of which they are a part, and the summaries contained herein, do not purport to be complete and no obligation to update or otherwise revise such information is being assumed. Nothing shall be relied upon as a promise or representation as to the future performance of Capital Southwest. Such information is qualified in its entirety by reference to the more detailed discussions contained elsewhere in Capital Southwest’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). • There is no guarantee that any of the estimates, targets or projections illustrated in these materials and any presentation of which they form a part will be achieved. Any references herein to any of Capital Southwest’s past or present investments or its past or present performance, have been provided for illustrative purposes only. It should not be assumed that these investments were or will be profitable or that any future investments by Capital Southwest will be profitable or will equal the performance of past or present investments. • The information contained herein has been derived from financial statements and other documents provided by Capital Southwest's portfolio companies unless otherwise stated. • Past performance is not indicative of future results. In addition, there can be no assurance that unrealized investments will be realized at the expected multiples shown as actual realized returns will depend on, among other factors, future operating results of each of Capital Southwest’s current portfolio companies, the value of the assets and economic conditions at the time of disposition, any related transaction costs, and the timing and manner of sale, all of which may differ from the assumptions on which Capital Southwest’s expected returns are based. In many instances, Capital Southwest will not determine the timing or manner of sale of its portfolio companies. • Capital Southwest has filed a registration statement (which contains the prospectus) with the SEC for any offering to which this communication may relate and may file one or more prospectus supplements to the prospectus in the future. Before you invest in any of Capital Southwest's securities, you should read the registration statement and the applicable prospectus and prospectus supplement(s), including the information incorporated by reference therein, in order to fully understand all of the implications and risks of an offering of Capital Southwest's securities. You should also read other documents Capital Southwest has filed with the SEC for more complete information about Capital Southwest and any offering of its securities. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Capital Southwest will arrange to send you any applicable prospectus and prospectus supplement(s) if you request such materials by calling us at (214) 238-5700. These materials are also made available, free of charge, on our website at www.capitalsouthwest.com. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this communication.
Page 3 • This presentation contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, the business, market conditions, financial condition and results of operations of Capital Southwest (including statements about expected improvements to Capital Southwest's operating leverage as well as asset growth), the anticipated investment strategies and investments of Capital Southwest, and future market demand. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, preceded by, followed by, or include words such as "believe," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should" or similar words, phrases or expressions or the negative thereof. These statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Capital Southwest and speak only as of the date of this presentation. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Capital Southwest’s actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this presentation. • 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; the impact of supply chain constraints on our portfolio companies; elevated levels of inflation and its impact on Capital Southwest's portfolio companies and the industries in which it invests; regulatory changes; tax treatment and general economic and business conditions; our ability to operate our wholly owned subsidiaries, Capital Southwest SBIC I, LP and Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP, as small business investment companies ("SBIC"); 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; the impact of geopolitical conditions on our portfolio companies and opportunities available to us; and an economic downturn or recession and its impact on the ability of our portfolio companies to operate and the investment opportunities available to us. • For a further discussion of some of the risks and uncertainties applicable to Capital Southwest and its business, see Capital Southwest’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and its subsequent filings with the SEC. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have a material adverse effect on Capital Southwest’s actual future results, performance, or financial condition. As a result of the foregoing, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Capital Southwest does not assume any obligation to revise or to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Forward-Looking Statements
Page 4 Chris T. Rehberger Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary • Joined Capital Southwest in September 2015 • Former VP at American Capital • 20+ years of BDC experience • BS – University of Virginia | MBA – University of Virginia CSWC Senior Management Josh S. Weinstein Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer • Joined Capital Southwest in June 2015 • Former Principal at H.I.G. WhiteHorse • 20+ years of investment experience in middle market debt and equity • BA – Columbia University | MBA – University of Southern California • Chartered Financial Analyst Michael S. Sarner President and Chief Executive Officer • Joined Capital Southwest in June 2015 • Former SVP Treasurer at American Capital • 30+ years of financial, treasury and BDC experience • BA – James Madison | MBA – George Washington University Tabitha D. Geiger Chief Compliance Officer • Joined Capital Southwest in April 2024 • Former Senior MD at IQ-EQ • 9+ years of compliance experience • BASc – Texas A&M University | JD – South Texas College Amy L. Baker Executive Vice President of Accounting • Joined Capital Southwest in August 2017 • Former Assistant Controller at MoneyGram and former Senior Manager at Deloitte • 20+ years of accounting experience • BS – University of Illinois | MSA – University of Illinois • Certified Public Accountant
Page 5 Michael S. Sarner President and Chief Executive Officer Chris T. Rehberger Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Josh S. Weinstein Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer Amy L. Baker Executive Vice President of Accounting Conference Call Participants
Page 6 • CSWC was formed in 1961, and elected to be regulated as a BDC in 1988 • Publicly-traded on Nasdaq: Common Stock (“CSWC”) • Internally Managed BDC with RIC tax treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes • 39 employees based in Dallas, Texas • Total Balance Sheet Assets of $2.2 B as of March 31, 2026 • Operate Capital Southwest SBIC I, LP and Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP as wholly-owned subsidiaries • Manage CapTrin Partners SPV, LLC (“Joint Venture”) in partnership with Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: “TRIN”) • Maintained investment grade issuer ratings of Baa3 from Moody's and BBB- from Fitch CSWC Company Overview CSWC is a middle-market lending firm focused on supporting the acquisition and growth of middle-market companies across the capital structure
Page 7 CSWC leads financing transactions, primarily backing private equity firms that generally fit the following parameters • Flexible financing solutions to fund growth, changes of control, or other corporate events • Investments are diverse among industries, geographic regions, and end markets • Companies with EBITDA between $3 MM and $25 MM • Typical leverage of 2.5x – 4.5x Debt to EBITDA through CSWC debt position and Loan-to-Value of 25% - 50% • Investments generally range in size from $5 MM to $50 MM • Both sponsored and non-sponsored deals • Floating rate first lien debt securities • Frequently make equity co-investments alongside CSWC debt Lower Middle Market Credit Strategy
Page 8 Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights • Investments at Fair Value of $2.1 B compared to $1.8 B in prior year, an increase of 17% ◦ Committed Investment Originations of $762.3 MM for Fiscal Year 2026 • Investment Income of $232.1 MM compared to $204.4 MM in prior year, an increase of 14% • Paid Total Dividends of $2.56 compared to $2.54 in prior year • Stock traded at an average of 131% of the prevailing NAV per share throughout FY 2026 • Strengthened Balance Sheet through variety of capital raising activities ◦ Raised $160.1 MM in gross equity proceeds through Equity ATM Program at a weighted average price of $21.65, or 130% of the prevailing NAV per share ◦ Issued $350.0 MM in aggregate principal of 5.950% notes due September 2030 ◦ Received second SBIC license from the SBA in April 2025 ◦ Subsequent to quarter end, closed $150.0 MM Credit Facility for Joint Venture with Trinity Capital • Moody's Baa3 and Fitch BBB- corporate ratings affirmed Financial Highlights
Page 9 • Q4 2026 Pre-Tax Net Investment Income (“NII”) of $35.2 MM or $0.59 per share • Declared a quarterly regular dividend of $0.58 per share, of which $0.1934 per share will be paid monthly for each of April, May, and June 2026 ◦ In addition, declared a quarterly supplemental dividend of $0.06 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 • Increased Undistributed Taxable Income ("UTI") to $1.07 per share as of March 31, 2026 from $1.02 per share as of December 31, 2025 • Investment Portfolio at Fair Value of approximately $2.1 B • Net Asset Value per share of $16.69 as of March 31, 2026 • Raised $25.5 MM in gross proceeds through Equity ATM Program during the quarter ◦ Sold shares at weighted-average price of $23.13 per share, or 138% of the prevailing NAV per share • Formed Joint Venture in partnership with Trinity Capital Inc. (Nasdaq: “TRIN”) that will invest primarily in first-out senior secured debt opportunities in the lower middle market ◦ Subsequent to quarter end, closed $150.0 MM Credit Facility for Joint Venture • Regulatory Debt to Equity ended at 0.90x for the quarter • $364 MM of total availability under credit facilities, $42 MM available on SBA leverage commitment to SBIC II, and $29 MM in cash and cash equivalents as of quarter end Q4 2026 Highlights Financial Highlights
Page 10 Investment Activity Highlights • During the quarter, CSWC originated $157.7 MM in total new committed investments ($111.3 MM funded at close) to five new portfolio companies and twelve existing portfolio companies ◦ Committed investments to new portfolio companies consisted of $112.3 MM in first lien debt and $1.8 MM in equity • During the quarter, CSWC exited five debt investments and three equity investments generating total proceeds of $57.7 MM ◦ Total proceeds were comprised of $49.9 MM from debt investments and $7.8 MM from equity investments • In the last twelve months, CSWC originated $762.3 MM in total new committed investments and generated $252.6 MM in proceeds from portfolio investment exits ◦ In the last twelve months, CSWC has generated net realized gains of $36.9 MM on exits of equity investments • Cumulative weighted average IRR of 12.8% on 113 portfolio company exits, generating $1.4 B in proceeds since launch of credit strategy in January 2015 Q4 2026 Investment Activity
Page 11 $16.75 $0.59 $(0.58) $(0.06) $(0.13) $0.01 $0.11 12/31/2025 NAV/Share Pre- Tax Net I nvest ment In come Regular Dividend Supplem ental Dividend Net C hange in In vest ment P ortfo lio Valu e Real ize d/Unrea lize d Tax Accr etio n fro m Equity Iss uance 3/31/2026 NAV/Share $15.50 $16.00 $16.50 $17.00 $17.50 NAV per Share Bridge for Quarter Ended 03/31/26 Earnings / Dividends ($0.05) per Share Investment Portfolio Performance ($0.12) per Share Other Corporate $0.11 per Share $16.69
Page 12 CSWC Investment Portfolio Composition (1) At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, we had equity ownership in approximately 66% and 66%, respectively, of our investments (2) The weighted-average annual effective yields were computed using the effective interest rates during the quarter for all debt investments at cost as of March 31, 2026, including accretion of original issue discount but excluding fees payable upon repayment of the debt instruments (3) The weighted average annual effective yields on total investments were calculated by dividing total investment income, exclusive of non-recurring fees, by average total investments at fair value (4) Includes CSWC debt investments only. Weighted average EBITDA metric is calculated using investment cost basis weighting. For the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, ten portfolio companies and fourteen portfolio companies, respectively, are excluded from this calculation due to a reported debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio that was not meaningful. (5) Includes CSWC debt investments only. Calculated as the amount of each portfolio company’s debt (including CSWC’s position and debt senior or pari passu to CSWC’s position, but excluding debt subordinated to CSWC’s position) in the capital structure divided by each portfolio company’s adjusted EBITDA. Weighted average leverage is calculated using investment cost basis weighting. For the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, ten portfolio companies and fourteen portfolio companies, respectively, are excluded from this calculation due to a reported debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio that was not meaningful. Maintaining appropriate portfolio leverage while receiving attractive risk- adjusted returns Investment Portfolio - Statistics (in $000's) 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 Total CSWC Portfolio Total CSWC Portfolio Number of Portfolio Companies 132 131 Total Cost $2,031,166 $2,119,485 Total Fair Value $2,013,205 $2,097,446 Average Hold Size Debt Investments (at Fair Value) $16,199 $16,960 Average Hold Size Equity Investments (at Fair Value) $2,101 $2,080 % First Lien Investments (at Fair Value) 90.0% 90.1% % Second Lien Investments (at Fair Value) 0.8% 1.2% % Subordinated Debt Investments (at Fair Value) 0.1% 0.1% % Equity (at Fair Value) (1) 9.1% 8.6% Wtd. Avg. Yield on Debt Investments (2) 11.3% 10.8% Wtd. Avg. Yield on Total Investments (3) 11.9% 10.9% Wtd. Avg. EBITDA of Issuer ($MM's) (4) $16.1 $15.7 Wtd. Avg. Leverage through CSWC Security (5) 3.6x 3.6x
Page 13 Approximately 88% of all debt investments are currently rated a "1" or "2" as credit portfolio continues to demonstrate solid performance Investment Rating 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 # of Companies Fair Value ($MM) % of Portfolio (FV) # of Companies Fair Value ($MM) % of Portfolio (FV) 1 17 $328.4 17.9% 18 $361.2 18.8% 2 77 $1,314.2 71.8% 76 $1,320.8 68.9% 3 14 $158.3 8.7% 15 $207.1 10.8% 4 4 $25.8 1.4% 3 $25.1 1.3% 5 1 $3.8 0.2% 1 $2.3 0.1% Total 113 $1,830.5 100.0% 113 $1,916.5 100.0% Quarter-over-Quarter Investment Rating Migration Note: We utilize an internally developed investment rating system to rate the performance and monitor the expected level of returns for each debt investment in our portfolio. The investment rating system takes into account both quantitative and qualitative factors of the portfolio company and the investments held therein. Investment Ratings range from a rating of 1, which represents the least amount of risk in our portfolio, to 5, which indicates that the investment is performing materially below underwriting expectations.
Page 14 History of Value Creation $17.68 $17.38 $18.63 $20.90 $22.71 $21.97 $24.90 $28.27 $30.06 $32.93 $35.40 $37.95 $17.68 $17.34 $17.80 $19.08 $18.62 $15.13 $16.01 $16.86 $16.37 $16.77 $16.70 $16.69 $0.26 $0.26 $1.16 $2.31 $2.71 $3.41 $3.66 $3.89 $4.12 $4.36 $0.04 $0.57 $1.56 $2.93 $4.53 $6.18 $8.00 $10.03 $12.27 $14.58 $16.90 Net Asset Value Per Share Cumulative Special/Supplemental Dividends Paid Per Share Cumulative Regular Dividends Paid Per Share 9/30/2015 3/31/2016 3/31/2017 3/31/2018 3/31/2019 3/31/2020 3/31/2021 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 3/31/2024 3/31/2025 3/31/2026 $0.00 $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 Total Value (Net Asset Value + Cumulative Dividends Paid) Increase of $20.27 per share since Launching Credit Strategy
Page 15 • In the last twelve months ended 3/31/2026, CSWC generated $2.39 per share in Pre-Tax NII and paid out $2.32 per share in Regular Dividends • Cumulative Pre-Tax NII Regular Dividend Coverage of 109% since launch of credit strategy in 2015 • Total of $4.42 per share Special and Supplemental Dividends declared since launch of credit strategy in 2015 • Estimated UTI of $1.07 per share as of March 31, 2026 Track Record of Consistent Dividends Continues Dividend Yield – Quarterly Annualized Total Dividend / CSWC Share Price at Qtr. End D iv id en d Pe r Sh ar e $0.54 $0.97 $0.48 $0.63 $0.50 $0.57 $0.58 $0.59 $0.62 $0.63 $0.63 $0.63 $0.64 $0.63 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.44 $0.47 $0.48 $0.48 $0.50 $0.52 $0.53 $0.54 $0.56 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.10 $0.50 $0.05 $0.05 $0.05 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.05 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.15 Regular Dividend Per Share Supplemental Dividend Per Share Special Dividend Per Share 9/30/2021 12/31/2021 3/31/2022 6/30/2022 9/30/2022 12/31/2022 3/31/2023 6/30/2023 9/30/2023 12/31/2023 3/31/2024 6/30/2024 9/30/2024 12/31/2024 3/31/2025 6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 6/30/2026 $0.00 $0.25 $0.50 $0.75 $1.00 $1.25 8.6% 15.3% 8.1% 13.7% 13.3% 13.0% 11.8% 12.0% 10.8% 10.6% 10.1% 9.7% 10.1% 11.5% 11.5% 11.6% 11.7% 11.6% 11.6%
Page 16 Granular Credit Portfolio Heavily Weighted Towards First Lien Investments 99% of credit portfolio in first lien senior secured loans with an average investment hold size of 0.9% as of 3/31/2026 Credit Portfolio Heavily Weighted to First Lien $ (M illi on s) Average H old S ize % $93 $167 $239 $368 $474 $573 $794 $1,038 $1,345 $1,606 $1,916 5.6% 3.6% 3.8% 2.8% 2.3% 1.9% 1.5% 1.3% 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% Sub-Debt Second Lien First Lien Average Hold Size % 3/31/2016 3/31/2017 3/31/2018 3/31/2019 3/31/2020 3/31/2021 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 3/31/2024 3/31/2025 3/31/2026 $0 $250 $500 $750 $1,000 $1,250 $1,500 $1,750 $2,000 —% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 64% 28% 8% 82% 10% 8% 4% 10% 86% 90% 8% 2% 6% 92% 2% 93% 7% 96% 4% 43% 41% 16% 97% 3% 99% 1% 99% 1%
Page 17 CSWC Portfolio Mix as of March 31, 2026 at Fair Value Current Investment Portfolio (By Type) Current Investment Portfolio (By Industry) Current Investment Portfolio of approximately $2.1 B continues to be heavily weighted towards first lien loans and diversified across industries First Lien 90.1% Second Lien 1.2% Senior Subordinated Debt 0.1% Equity 8.6% Healthcare Services 14% Consumer Services 10% Media & Marketing 10% Consumer Products 9% Food, Agriculture & Beverage 6% Transportation & Logistics 6% Business Services 4% Research & Consulting Services 4% Note: Equity represents equity co-investments across 87 portfolio companies.
Page 18 Operating Leverage Trend Operating Leverage declined to 1.4% from 1.7% during Fiscal Year 2026 Period Ending To ta l A ss et s ( $M M ) O perating Expenses as % of A vg A ssets $284 $326 $417 $552 $585 $736 $974 $1,258 $1,557 $1,883 $2,178 4.9% 4.2% 3.7% 3.0% 2.8% 2.4% 2.2% 1.9% 1.7% 1.7% 1.4% FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% Total Assets Operating Expenses as % of Average Total Assets Note: Operating Leverage calculated as last twelve months operating expenses (excluding interest expense) divided by average annual assets
Page 19 Significant Unused Debt Capacity with Long-Term Duration Debt Obligations Total Commitments Interest Rate Maturity Principal Drawn Undrawn Commitment Corporate Credit Facility $510.0 MM Term SOFR + 2.15% August 2028 $245.0 MM $264.1 MM (1) SPV Credit Facility $200.0 MM Term SOFR + 2.50% March 2029 $100.0 MM $100.0 MM 2029 Convertible Notes (2) $230.0 MM 5.125% November 2029 $230.0 MM N/A September 2030 Notes (3) $350.0 MM 5.950% September 2030 $350.0 MM N/A SBA Debentures - SBIC I (4) $175.0 MM 4.42% (5) September 2031 (6) $175.0 MM $0.0 MM SBA Debentures - SBIC II (4) $90.0 MM 4.90% (7) March 2036 (8) $48.0 MM $42.0 MM P rin ci pa l P ay m en ts ($ M M ) Long-Term Debt Obligations (Calendar Year) $245.0 $330.0 $573.0 $100.0 $245.0 $230.0 $350.0 $175.0 $48.0 SPV Facility Corporate Credit Facility 2029 Convertible Notes 2030 Convertible Notes SBA Debentures - SBIC I SBA Debentures - SBIC II CY 2026 CY 2027 CY 2028 CY 2029 CY 2030 - Thereafter $0 $150 $300 $450 $600 (1) Net of $0.9 MM in letters of credit outstanding (2) Redeemable in whole or in part at Capital Southwest's option on or after November 20, 2027 or before the 45th scheduled trading day immediately prior to the maturity date if the price of CSWC common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (3) Redeemable in whole or in part at Capital Southwest's option any time prior to August 18, 2030, at par plus a “make-whole” premium, and thereafter at par (4) Current statutes and regulations permit SBIC I and SBIC II to borrow up to $175 million in SBA Debentures, subject to SBA approval (5) Weighted average interest rate of all SBA Debentures for SBIC I for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (6) First SBA Debentures for SBIC I mature on September 1, 2031 (7) Weighted average interest rate of all SBA Debentures for SBIC II for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (8) First SBA Debentures for SBIC II mature on March 1, 2036
Page 20 Balance Sheet (In Thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Ended 6/30/2025 Quarter Ended 9/30/2025 Quarter Ended 12/31/2025 Quarter Ended 3/31/2026 Assets Portfolio Investments $1,780,198 $1,877,907 $2,013,205 $2,097,446 Cash & Cash Equivalents 46,889 87,429 42,559 29,045 Restricted Cash 1,650 1,650 1,650 400 Other Assets 53,675 54,338 58,507 50,627 Total Assets $1,882,412 $2,021,324 $2,115,921 $2,177,518 Liabilities SBA Debentures $171,115 $170,912 $190,625 $217,667 October 2026 Notes 149,038 149,231 — — August 2028 Notes 70,320 70,446 — — 2029 Convertible Notes 223,477 223,847 224,217 224,587 September 2030 Notes — 343,322 343,640 343,971 Credit Facilities 312,000 77,000 314,000 345,000 Other Liabilities 39,988 39,562 47,805 35,301 Total Liabilities $965,938 $1,074,320 $1,120,287 $1,166,526 Shareholders Equity Net Asset Value $916,474 $947,004 $995,634 $1,010,992 Net Asset Value per Share $16.59 $16.62 $16.75 $16.69 Regulatory Debt to Equity 0.82x 0.91x 0.89x 0.90x
Page 21 Income Statement (In Thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Ended 6/30/2025 Quarter Ended 9/30/2025 Quarter Ended 12/31/2025 Quarter Ended 3/31/2026 Investment Income Interest Income $47,115 $48,258 $48,813 $47,834 PIK Interest Income 3,260 2,794 4,585 3,772 Dividend Income 3,677 2,742 3,748 2,540 Fees and Other Income 1,895 3,151 4,301 3,620 Total Investment Income $55,947 $56,945 $61,447 $57,766 Expenses Cash Compensation $3,956 $2,631 $4,571 $767 Share Based Compensation 1,143 1,270 1,290 1,275 General & Administrative 2,867 3,007 2,903 3,221 Total Expenses (excluding Interest) $7,966 $6,908 $8,764 $5,263 Interest Expense $15,264 $16,020 $18,052 $17,281 Pre-Tax Net Investment Income $32,717 $34,017 $34,631 $35,222 Income Tax (Expense) / Benefit ($828) ($2,033) $2,354 ($613) Net Investment Income $31,889 $31,984 $36,985 $34,609 Net Realized and Unrealized Losses ($4,888) ($6,365) ($1,933) ($7,130) Realized Loss on Extinguishment of Debt — — (2,156) — Net increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $27,001 $25,619 $32,896 $27,479 Weighted Average Basic Shares Outstanding 53,517 55,544 57,531 59,560 Pre-Tax NII Per Basic Weighted Average Share $0.61 $0.61 $0.60 $0.59 NII per Basic Weighted Average Share $0.59 $0.57 $0.64 $0.57 Net Increase in Net Assets Per Basic Wtd. Average Share $0.50 $0.46 $0.57 $0.46
Page 22 Portfolio Statistics Continuing to build a well performing credit portfolio (In Thousands) Quarter Ended 6/30/2025 Quarter Ended 9/30/2025 Quarter Ended 12/31/2025 Quarter Ended 3/31/2026 Portfolio Statistics Fair Value of Debt Investments $1,613,985 $1,706,251 $1,830,458 $1,916,494 Average Debt Investment Hold Size $14,807 $15,372 $16,199 $16,960 Fair Value of Debt Investments as a % of Par 96% 96% 96% 96% % of Investment Portfolio on Non-Accrual at Fair Value 0.8% 1.0% 1.5% 1.1% Weighted Average Yield on Debt Investments 11.83% 11.54% 11.28% 10.81% Fair Value of All Portfolio Investments $1,780,198 $1,877,907 $2,013,205 $2,097,446 Weighted Average Yield on all Portfolio Investments 12.16% 12.00% 11.91% 10.88% Investment Mix (Debt vs. Equity) at Fair Value 91% / 9% 91% / 9% 91% / 9% 91% / 9%
Page 23 Investment Income Detail Constructing a portfolio of investments with recurring cash yield (In Thousands) Quarter Ended 6/30/2025 Quarter Ended 9/30/2025 Quarter Ended 12/31/2025 Quarter Ended 3/31/2026 Investment Income Breakdown Cash Interest $44,689 $46,823 $46,988 $45,992 Cash Dividends 3,677 2,742 3,748 2,541 PIK Income 3,260 2,794 4,585 3,772 Amortization of Purchase Discounts and Fees 2,712 2,053 2,568 2,223 Management/Admin Fees 525 584 637 529 Fees & Other Income 1,084 1,949 2,921 2,709 Total Investment Income $55,947 $56,945 $61,447 $57,766 Key Metrics Cash Income as a % of Investment Income (1) 94.2% 95.1% 92.5% 93.5% % of Total Investment Income that is Recurring 94.6% 91.9% 90.3% 91.1% (1) Includes Purchase Discounts and Fees previously received in cash
Page 24 Key Financial Metrics Strong Pre-Tax Net Investment Income and Dividend Yield driven by net portfolio growth and investment performance (1) Return on Equity is calculated as the quarterly annualized Pre-Tax NII, Realized Earnings, or Total Earnings, respectively, divided by equity at the end of the prior quarter Quarter Ended 6/30/2025 Quarter Ended 9/30/2025 Quarter Ended 12/31/2025 Quarter Ended 3/31/2026 Key Financial Metrics Pre-Tax Net Investment Income Per Wtd Avg Basic Share $0.61 $0.61 $0.60 $0.59 Pre-Tax Net Investment Income Return on Equity (ROE) (1) 14.59% 14.57% 14.22% 14.02% Realized Earnings Per Wtd Avg Basic Share $0.88 $0.48 $0.60 $0.48 Realized Earnings Return on Equity (ROE) (1) 21.22% 11.59% 14.39% 11.59% Earnings Per Wtd Avg Basic Share $0.50 $0.46 $0.57 $0.46 Earnings Return on Equity (ROE) (1) 12.04% 10.97% 13.51% 10.94% Regular Dividends per Share $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 $0.58 Supplemental Dividends per Share $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 $0.06 Total Dividends per Share $0.64 $0.64 $0.64 $0.64
Page 25 Note: Illustrative change in annual NII does not adjust for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of the assets in the portfolio. It also does not adjust for other business developments, including future originations and repayments. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the table above. Interest Rate Sensitivity Fixed vs. Floating Credit Portfolio Exposure Change in Base Interest Rates Illustrative Annual NII Change ($'s) Illustrative Annual NII Change ($ Per Share) (75 bps) (11,380,739) (0.19) (50 bps) (7,587,159) (0.13) (25 bps) (3,793,580) (0.06) 25 bps 3,793,580 0.06 50 bps 7,587,159 0.13 75 bps 11,380,739 0.19 4.5% 95.5% Fixed Floating
Page 26 Corporate Information Board of Directors Senior Management Fiscal Year End Inside Director Michael S. Sarner March 31 Michael S. Sarner President & Chief Executive Officer Independent Directors Independent Auditor David R. Brooks Chris T. Rehberger RSM US LLP Chicago, ILChristine S. Battist Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer Jack D. Furst William R. Thomas Josh S. Weinstein Ramona Rogers-Windsor Senior Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer Corporate Counsel Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP Corporate Offices & Website Amy L. Baker 8333 Douglas Avenue Executive Vice President of Accounting Suite 1100 Dallas, TX 75225 Tabitha D. Geiger http://www.capitalsouthwest.com Chief Compliance Officer Transfer Agent Equiniti Trust Company, LLC Investor Relations www.equiniti.com Michael S. Sarner Capital Southwest Securities Listing 214-884-3829 Nasdaq: "CSWC" (Common Stock) msarner@capitalsouthwest.com Industry Analyst Coverage Firm Analyst Contact Information B. Riley Securities Sean-Paul Adams Direct: 415-229-4851 Citizens JMP Brian McKenna Direct: 585-217-7407 Clear Street LLC Mickey Schleien Direct: 646-290-6794 Jefferies, LLC John Hecht Direct: 415-229-1569 Lucid Capital Markets, LLC Erik Zwick Direct: 917-658-3982 Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. Mitchel Penn Direct: 212-667-7136 Raymond James & Associates Robert Dodd Direct: 901-579-4560 UBS Securities, LLC Douglas Harter Direct: 212-882-0080
FAQ
How did Capital Southwest (CSWC) perform financially in fiscal year 2026?
Capital Southwest reported total investment income of $232.1 million for fiscal 2026, up 13.5% from the prior year. Pre-tax net investment income reached $136.6 million, while net realized and unrealized losses on investments narrowed to $20.3 million, improving overall results.
How strong is credit quality in Capital Southwest’s portfolio?
Credit quality appears solid, with current non-accruals totaling $22.7 million, representing 1.1% of the total investment portfolio at fair value. Approximately 99% of the credit portfolio is first lien senior secured debt, which typically offers stronger collateral protection.
What dividends did Capital Southwest (CSWC) declare for mid-2026?
The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, paid as $0.1934 in April, May, and June 2026. It also declared a supplemental quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable in June 2026, bringing total dividends for the quarter to $0.64 per share.
What is Capital Southwest’s leverage and liquidity position?
At March 31, 2026, Capital Southwest’s regulatory debt-to-equity ratio was 0.90 to 1. The company had $29.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $364.2 million of unused capacity under credit facilities, and remaining SBA debenture capacity, supporting future portfolio growth.