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Capital Southwest Q3 2026 earnings summary

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Q3 2026 earnings summary3 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Pre-tax net investment income was $34.6 million ($0.60 per share), with total investment income of $61.4 million, reflecting strong portfolio growth and consistent dividend coverage.

  • Net asset value per share increased to $16.75 as of December 31, 2025, up from $16.62 in the prior quarter.

  • Total investment portfolio reached $2.0 billion, with a credit portfolio of $1.8 billion and equity portfolio of $182.7 million.

  • Paid total dividends of $0.64 per share for the quarter, including regular and supplemental dividends.

  • Raised $53 million through the equity ATM program at a 27% premium to NAV and redeemed $221.9 million in notes.

Financial highlights

  • Weighted average yield on debt investments was 11.3%, with total investment income up from $56.9 million in the prior quarter.

  • Regulatory debt to equity ratio was 0.89x at quarter end.

  • Non-accruals represented 1.5% of the investment portfolio at fair value.

  • Estimated undistributed taxable income was $1.02 per share at quarter end.

  • LTM operating leverage ended at 1.7%, below the BDC industry average.

Outlook and guidance

  • Expectation to maintain strong dividend coverage and continue distributing supplemental dividends, supported by UTI and unrealized appreciation.

  • Management expects the new joint venture with a private credit asset manager to broaden investment opportunities and drive further improvements in operating leverage.

  • Spreads on new originations expected to remain between 7% and 7.25% over the next 12 months.

  • Bullish outlook for deal flow and net portfolio growth, aided by expanded sponsor relationships and new origination talent.

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Capital Southwest Corporation is a business development company that provides credit and capital to middle-market companies. Its investments include senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, and equity co-investments across various industries. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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