Capital Southwest (CSWC) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
14 May, 2026Executive summary
Pre-tax net investment income was $34.0 million ($0.61 per share), with undistributed taxable income rising to $1.13 per share and regular plus supplemental dividends totaling $0.64 per share for the quarter.
Net asset value per share increased to $16.62 at quarter end, with the investment portfolio at fair value reaching $1.9 billion across 126 companies.
Raised $350 million in 5.95% notes due 2030 and $40 million through the Equity ATM Program at a premium to NAV.
Origination activity was strong, with $245.5 million in new commitments across seven new and ten existing portfolio companies.
Portfolio quality remains high, with 91% in first lien investments and only 1% on non-accrual.
Financial highlights
Total investment income for the quarter was $56.9 million, up from $55.9 million in the prior quarter.
Pre-tax net investment income per share was $0.61, with net realized and unrealized losses totaling $6.4 million for the quarter.
NAV per share was $16.62 at quarter end, up from $16.59 in the prior quarter.
Dividend coverage ratio for the last twelve months was 104%.
Regulatory debt to equity ratio ended at 0.91x for the quarter.
Outlook and guidance
Declared regular monthly dividends of $0.1934 per share for October, November, and December 2025, plus a $0.06 supplemental dividend for December.
Management expects continued portfolio growth, robust origination, and stable credit quality, supported by strong liquidity and capital resources.
Confident in the ability to continue distributing supplemental dividends, supported by a strong UTI balance and unrealized appreciation.
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