CSWC Dividend History & Yield
Capital Southwest Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 30, 2026 | $0.1934 | $19.34 | Declared |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 28, 2026 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 27, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 28, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 26, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 26, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 24, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 24, 2027 | $0.213 | $21.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CSWC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.5364 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CSWC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 470 | $10,502 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,348 | $52,512 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,695 | $105,023 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.43%. $10,000 in CSWC would currently pay about $1,143 a year ($95 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CSWC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | $0.193 | -23.7% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.253 | +31.1% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.193 | -23.7% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.253 | +31.1% |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.193 | -23.7% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.253 | +31.1% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.193 | -23.7% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.253 | +31.1% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.193 | -23.7% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.253 | +31.1% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.193 | +0.0% |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.193 | -69.8% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.64 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.64 | +1.6% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.63 | -1.6% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.64 | +1.6% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.63 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.63 | +1.6% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.62 | +5.1% |
CSWC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Raised 31.3% | $0.193 | $0.2534 | Paid |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Raised 31.1% | $0.193 | $0.253 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CSWC scores 65/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Capital Southwest Corporation
Capital Southwest Corporation is a business development company. The firm specializes in credit and private equity and venture capital investments in lower middle market companies, mezzanine, later stage, mature, late venture, emerging growth, buyouts, industry consolidation, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. The firm does not invest in startups, publicly traded companies, real estate developments, project finance opportunities, oil and gas exploration businesses, troubled companies, turnarounds, and companies in which significant senior management is departing.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: May 4, 1987. 115 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CSWC dividend FAQ
When is CSWC's next ex-dividend date?
CSWC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1934 per share, expected on Nov 30, 2026.
How often does CSWC pay dividends?
CSWC pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.193 per share with an ex-date of Oct 15, 2026.
What is CSWC's dividend yield?
CSWC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.43%, based on $2.556 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.37. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.556 per share, is 11.43%.
How much does CSWC pay per share?
CSWC pays about $0.1934 per share each month, which works out to roughly $2.556 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $255.60 a year.
Has CSWC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.0% a year (-6.8% over the last year). CSWC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CSWC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.43%, you would need about 470 shares of CSWC (roughly $10,502 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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