Capital Southwest (CSWC) Estimates Q3 2026 Net Investment Income of $0.63 to $0.64 per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: Globenewswire
- Net Investment Income Estimate: Capital Southwest estimates its pre-tax net investment income for Q3 2026 to be between $0.59 and $0.60 per share, indicating stable performance in the middle market financing sector, which is expected to bolster investor confidence.
- Net Asset Value Assessment: As of December 31, 2025, the estimated net asset value per share for Capital Southwest ranges from $16.72 to $16.77, reflecting the company's healthy asset status and helping to attract more investor interest in its long-term growth potential.
- Non-Accrual Ratio: The percentage of non-accruals in Capital Southwest's total investment portfolio is estimated at 3.2% and 1.5% for cost and fair value respectively, demonstrating effective risk management that helps maintain investor trust.
- Earnings Release Schedule: Capital Southwest plans to release its finalized Q3 financial results on February 2, 2026, after market close, and will hold a live webcast on February 3, enhancing transparency and fostering interaction with investors.
Analyst Views on CSWC
Wall Street analysts forecast CSWC stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CSWC is 22.13 USD with a low forecast of 21.00 USD and a high forecast of 24.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 23.720
Low
21.00
Averages
22.13
High
24.00
Current: 23.720
Low
21.00
Averages
22.13
High
24.00
About CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation is an internally managed business development company. The Company is a market lending firm focused on supporting the acquisition and growth of middle market businesses with investments across the capital structure, including first lien, second lien and non-control equity co-investments. It specializes in providing customized debt and equity financing to lower middle market (LMM) companies in a broad range of investment segments located primarily in the United States. Its investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from its debt investments and capital appreciation from its equity and equity-related investments. It invests primarily in first-lien debt securities, secured by security interests in portfolio company assets. It also invests in equity interests in its portfolio companies alongside its debt securities. It also offers managerial assistance to its portfolio companies.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.





