Preliminary Q4 2026 results for Capital Southwest (NASDAQ: CSWC)
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Capital Southwest Corporation released preliminary fourth quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company estimates pre-tax net investment income of $0.59 to $0.60 per share and net investment income of $0.57 to $0.58 per share. Estimated net asset value per share as of March 31, 2026 is $16.67 to $16.72.
Final results will be released on May 13, 2026 after the market closes, followed by a webcast and conference call on May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the quarter.
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Capital Southwest provides preliminary Q4 2026 per-share income and NAV ranges ahead of its full earnings release.
Capital Southwest is giving investors an early view of its fourth quarter 2026 performance, with estimated pre-tax net investment income of $0.59–$0.60 per share and net investment income of $0.57–$0.58 per share. It also estimates net asset value at $16.67–$16.72 per share as of March 31, 2026.
These figures are labeled as preliminary and depend on final quarter-end closing and portfolio valuation procedures. Actual results disclosed in the Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026 could differ, potentially materially, from these estimates due to valuation adjustments or other closing items.
The company has set its final earnings release for May 13, 2026 after the market close, with a webcast and call on May 14, 2026. Subsequent disclosures in those materials and the 10-K will provide full financial statements, portfolio details, and any revisions to these preliminary ranges.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Pre-tax net investment income per share: $0.59–$0.60 per share
Net investment income per share: $0.57–$0.58 per share
Net asset value per share: $16.67–$16.72 per share
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5 metrics
Pre-tax net investment income per share
$0.59–$0.60 per share
Preliminary estimate for Q4 2026
Net investment income per share
$0.57–$0.58 per share
Preliminary estimate for Q4 2026
Net asset value per share
$16.67–$16.72 per share
Preliminary estimate as of March 31, 2026
Investments at fair value
$2.0 billion
As of December 31, 2025
Typical investment size
$5–$50 million
Target middle market financing per investment
Key Terms
net investment income, net asset value, business development company, forward-looking statements, +1 more
5 terms
net investment income financial
"The preliminary estimate of Capital Southwest’s net investment income for the same period"
Net investment income is the money an investor or fund actually keeps from its investments after subtracting the costs of running those investments (like management fees, interest, and losses). Think of it as your paycheck from owning assets: gross returns minus the bills needed to earn them. Investors watch it because it shows how profitable the investment activities are, influences dividend payouts and cash available for growth, and helps compare true performance across funds or companies.
net asset value financial
"preliminary estimate of its net asset value per share as of March 31, 2026"
Net asset value is the total value of an investment fund's assets minus any liabilities, divided by the number of shares or units outstanding. It represents the per-share worth of the fund, similar to how the value of a house is determined by its total worth after debts are subtracted. Investors use it to gauge the true value of their holdings and to compare different investment options.
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.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements and provides historical information"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
fair value financial
"with approximately $2.0 billion in investments at fair value as of December 31, 2025"
Fair value is an estimate of what an asset or company is really worth today, derived from expected future earnings, comparable market prices and other relevant facts—like agreeing a price for a used car after checking mileage, condition and similar listings. Investors use fair value to decide whether a stock looks overpriced or undervalued, which helps guide buy, hold or sell decisions and sets expectations for potential returns and risk.
Earnings Snapshot
Pre-tax net investment income per share: $0.59–$0.60
Q4 2026
Pre-tax net investment income per share
$0.59–$0.60
Net investment income per share
$0.57–$0.58
Net asset value per share
$16.67–$16.72
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): April 16, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 16, 2026, Capital Southwest Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing certain preliminary estimates of its financial condition and results of operations for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as other information. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information disclosed herein, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings made under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Capital Southwest Corporation on April 16, 2026 | |||||||
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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: April 16, 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 Preliminary Estimate of Fourth Quarter 2026 Operating Results and Earnings Release and Conference Call Schedule
Dallas, Texas – April 16, 2026 – Capital Southwest Corporation (“Capital Southwest”) (Nasdaq: CSWC), an internally managed business development company focused on providing flexible financing solutions to support the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses, is pleased to announce its preliminary operating results for the fourth quarter of its 2026 fiscal year (quarter ended March 31, 2026) and its fourth quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule.
Capital Southwest’s preliminary estimate of its fourth quarter 2026 pre-tax net investment income is in the range of $0.59 to $0.60 per share. The preliminary estimate of Capital Southwest’s net investment income for the same period is in the range of $0.57 to $0.58 per share.
Additionally, Capital Southwest’s preliminary estimate of its net asset value per share as of March 31, 2026 is in the range of $16.67 to $16.72.
Capital Southwest will release its finalized fourth quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, Capital Southwest has scheduled a live webcast on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors may participate in the webcast.(1)
By Webcast:
Connect to the webcast using the Investor Relations section of Capital Southwest's website at www.capitalsouthwest.com, or by going to the following website: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/pbkbn3z6. Please log in at least 10 minutes in advance to register and download any necessary software. A replay of the webcast will be available on Capital Southwest's website shortly after the call.
Live Call Participation:
Participants who want to join the call and ask a question must register using the following URL: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf2228c6bf63c4174b069fec5f748c704. Once registered, participants will receive the dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number. When participants dial in, they will input their PIN and be placed into the call. Registration is still possible even after the event has started.
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 forward-looking statements and provides historical information with respect to the business and investments of Capital Southwest, including, but not limited to, the preliminary estimates of its fourth quarter 2026 fiscal year financial information and results, which are based on current information available to Capital Southwest as of the date hereof. The preliminary estimates of the fourth quarter 2026 fiscal year financial information and estimated results furnished above are based on Capital Southwest management’s preliminary determinations and current expectations, and such information is inherently uncertain. The preliminary estimates may not align with Capital Southwest’s actual results of operations for the period, which will not be known until Capital Southwest completes its customary quarter-end closing and review procedures, including the determination of the fair value of Capital Southwest’s portfolio investments. As a result, actual results could differ materially from the current preliminary estimates based on adjustments made during Capital Southwest’s year-end closing and review procedures, and Capital Southwest’s reported information in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026 may differ from this information, and any such differences may be material. In addition, the information furnished above does not include all of the information regarding Capital Southwest’s financial condition and results of operations for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 that may be important to readers. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the information furnished in this press release and should view this information in the context of Capital Southwest’s full fourth quarter of 2026 and fiscal year 2026 results when such results are disclosed by Capital Southwest in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026. The information furnished in this press release is based on current expectations of Capital Southwest’s management that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such information.
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 Capital Southwest’s business and its portfolio companies; regulatory changes; tax treatment; Capital Southwest’s ability to operate each of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Capital Southwest SBIC I, LP and Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP, as a small business investment company; 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 Capital Southwest’s portfolio companies to operate and the investment opportunities available to it; the impact of supply chain constraints on Capital Southwest’s portfolio companies; the elevated levels of inflation and its impact on Capital Southwest’s portfolio companies and the industries in which it invests; and the impact of geopolitical conditions and their impact on financial market volatility, global economic markets, and various sectors, industries and markets for commodities globally.
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, including the "Risk Factors" sections therein, with the Securities and Exchange Commission 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
(1) No information contained on our website or disclosed on the May 14, 2026 conference call, including the webcast, is incorporated by reference into this press release or any of our filings with the SEC, and you should not consider that information to be part of this press release or any other such filing.
FAQ
What preliminary Q4 2026 results did Capital Southwest (CSWC) report?
Capital Southwest estimated Q4 2026 pre-tax net investment income of $0.59–$0.60 per share and net investment income of $0.57–$0.58 per share. It also projected net asset value at $16.67–$16.72 per share as of March 31, 2026, all subject to final review.
When will Capital Southwest release its final Q4 2026 and fiscal 2026 results?
Capital Southwest plans to release its finalized fourth quarter 2026 and fiscal year 2026 results on May 13, 2026, after the market closes. These final figures will reflect completed closing procedures and will be included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026.
When is Capital Southwest’s Q4 2026 earnings conference call and webcast?
The company scheduled a live webcast and conference call for May 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of Capital Southwest’s website, with a replay available online shortly after the event concludes.
How large is Capital Southwest’s investment portfolio mentioned in this update?
Capital Southwest reports approximately $2.0 billion in investments at fair value as of December 31, 2025. This portfolio is focused on middle market lending, typically providing $5 million to $50 million financing solutions across first lien, second lien, and non-control equity co-investments.
What risks does Capital Southwest highlight around these preliminary Q4 2026 estimates?
The company notes that preliminary estimates are inherently uncertain and may differ materially from final results after full quarter-end closing and valuation. It cites risks from market conditions, interest rates, inflation, economic downturns, regulatory changes, and impacts on its portfolio companies.