Capital Southwest Corp

Capital Southwest Corp Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live Capital Southwest Corp Stock (CSWC) Price
$25.41

3

Ratings

  • Buy 2
  • Hold 1
  • Sell 0
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$25.41

P/E Ratio

14.21

Volume Traded Today

$286,324

Dividend

$0.63

52 Week High/low

27.23/20.72

Capital Southwest Corp Market Cap

$1.16B

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CSWC Summary

The Capital Southwest Corp (CSWC) share price is expected to increase by 0.04% over the next year. This is based on calculating the average 12-month share price estimate provided by 3 stock analysts who have covered CSWC. Price targets range from $21 at the low end to $29 at the high end. The current analyst consensus for CSWC is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

CSWC Analyst Ratings

Capital Southwest Corp has a total of 3 Wall St Analyst ratings. There are 2 buy ratings, 1 ratings, and 0 sell ratings. Since most analysts have a buy consensus rating, the expectation is that Capital Southwest Corp will outperform the market. Investors shouldn't rely purely on analyst ratings; we encourage investors to also take a look at the fundamental and technical analysis in their due diligence.

CSWC stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of CSWC.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Neutral

$24

Maintains

Aug 7, 2024
Devin Ryan
JMP Securities

Market Perform


Downgrade

May 15, 2024
Kevin Fischbeck
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$26

Reiterates

Mar 26, 2024
Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Neutral

$24

Maintains

Jan 31, 2024
Robert Dodd
Raymond James

Outperform

$26.5

Maintains

Jan 31, 2024
Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Neutral

$23.5

Downgrade

Jan 8, 2024
Kevin Fischbeck
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Reiterates

Aug 18, 2023

Raymond James

Outperform


Maintains

Aug 9, 2023
Kevin Fischbeck
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Reiterates

May 26, 2023
Kevin Fischbeck
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Reiterates

Apr 14, 2023
Vilas Abraham
UBS

Neutral

$19

Initiates

Apr 11, 2023
Kevin Fischbeck
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Reiterates

Mar 13, 2023
Devin Ryan
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Reiterates

Feb 1, 2023
Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Buy

$21.5

Maintains

Feb 1, 2023
Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Buy

$20

Upgrade

Dec 9, 2022
Devin Ryan
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$22

Maintains

Nov 2, 2022
Bryce Rowe
B. Riley Securities

Neutral

$18

Reinstates

Sep 16, 2022
Devin Ryan
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$25

Maintains

Aug 3, 2022
Robert Dodd
Raymond James

Outperform

$23

Maintains

Aug 3, 2022
Robert Dodd
Raymond James

Outperform

$26

Maintains

May 25, 2022

CSWC Company Information

  • Company Type: Business Development Company specializing in credit, private equity, and venture capital investments.
  • Investment Focus: Targets middle market companies, including mezzanine, later stage, and growth capital investments.
  • Exclusions: Does not invest in startups, publicly traded companies, real estate, oil and gas exploration, troubled companies, or companies with departing senior management.
  • Investment Structures: Utilizes Unitranche debt, subordinated debt, senior debt, first and second lien debt, and equity co-investments (up to 20%).
  • Industry Preference: Agnostic but favors industrial manufacturing, healthcare, specialty chemicals, and tech-enabled services.
  • Investment Range: Investments typically range from $5 million to $25 million, with the ability to lead financings from $5 million to $70 million.
  • Geographical Focus: Primarily invests in the United States and North America.
  • Portfolio Management: Flexible holding periods; prefers Board participation and majority/minority stakes in portfolio companies.
  • Founded: Established on April 19, 1961, based in Dallas, Texas.
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corp (CSWC)

When did it IPO

N/A

Staff Count

27

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Financial Services/Asset Management

CEO

Mr. Bowen S. Diehl

Market Cap

$1.16B

Capital Southwest Corp (CSWC) Financial Data

In 2023, CSWC generated $61.5M in revenue, which was a decrease of -25.96% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that CSWC's business is declining, and its share price could be worth less in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

N/A

Revenue From 2021

$72.6M

0.00 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$83.0M

14.37 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$61.5M

-25.96 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $189.1M
  • Operating Margin TTM 85.2%
  • Gross profit TTM $0
  • Return on assets TTM 7.1%
  • Return on equity TTM 10.4%
  • Profit Margin 38.9%
  • Book Value Per Share 16.60%
  • Market capitalisation $1.16B
  • Revenue for 2021 $72.6M
  • Revenue for 2022 $83.0M
  • Revenue for 2023 $61.5M
  • EPS this year (TTM) $1.73

Capital Southwest Corp (CSWC) Latest News

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Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - GlobeNewsWire

Summary - Capital Southwest Corporation increased its senior secured credit facility by $25 million, raising total commitments to $485 million. The facility has a maximum capacity of $750 million.

Why It Matters - Capital Southwest's increased credit facility enhances its financial flexibility, supporting growth and acquisitions. This could lead to higher returns and reduced risk, attracting investor interest.

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Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Capital Southwest offers a 9.1% yield with a conservative portfolio and strong balance sheet. Ladder Capital provides a 7.7% yield and trades at a discount to book value. Both have well-covered dividends.

Why It Matters - Capital Southwest and Ladder Capital present attractive yields and strong fundamentals, signaling potential for income and growth, appealing to income-focused investors.

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Thu, 05 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Twelve smaller financial institutions will raise dividends by an average of 7.6%. SCHD has a 197% total return over the past decade, with BR and CSWC also showing strong performance.

Why It Matters - Increasing dividends from smaller financial institutions signal financial health and potential growth, appealing to income-focused investors seeking reliable returns and outperformers like SCHD.

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Fri, 06 Sep 2024

Sentiment - NEGATIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - OWL, PMTS, and CSWC have been assigned a Zacks Rank #6 (Strong Sell) as of September 6, 2024. Investors may want to exercise caution with these stocks.

Why It Matters - The addition of OWL, PMTS, and CSWC to the Zacks Rank #6 (Strong Sell) List signals potential underperformance, prompting investors to reconsider their holdings in these stocks.

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Fri, 06 Sep 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Insider buying in Golub Capital BDC signals potential for share price gains, trading at a 2.5% discount to NAV. Capital Southwest is at a 51.4% premium, rated as a hold.

Why It Matters - Insider buying signals confidence in Golub Capital BDC's potential for price appreciation, while Capital Southwest's high premium may indicate risk of a price decline.

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Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Seeking Alpha

Summary - Interest rate direction remains uncertain due to mixed economic signals. Capital Southwest is highlighted as a strong BDC with low expenses, a conservative strategy, and consistent dividend growth.

Why It Matters - Interest rate uncertainty affects borrowing costs and investment returns. Capital Southwest's strong fundamentals make it a potentially stable investment regardless of rate fluctuations.

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CSWC Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for CSWC is $29 from Robert Dodd at Raymond James.

The lowest forecasted price for CSWC is $21 from from

The CSWC analyst ratings consensus are 2 buy ratings, 1 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.