Capital Southwest (CSWC) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $23.08, -1.87% vs the prior close of $23.52.
- Volume 459.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- New SEC filings: 8-K (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
CSWC dips 1.9% to $23.08. Closed at $23.08, -1.87% vs the prior close of $23.52. Day range $23.05–$23.60, opened at $23.54.
CSWC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — CSWC dips 1.9% to $23.08
- Closed at $23.08, -1.87% vs the prior close of $23.52. Day range $23.05–$23.60, opened at $23.54.
- Volume was 459.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 592.64K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($24.17) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($23.41).
- 52-week range $19.91–$25.75; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 10.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — CSWC rises 0.4% to $23.52
- Closed at $23.52, +0.43% vs the prior close of $23.42. Day range $23.29–$23.66, opened at $23.29.
- Volume was 788.00K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 590.14K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($24.20) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($23.41).
- 52-week range $19.91–$25.75; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 14, 2026 — CSWC dips 0.3% to $23.42, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $23.42, -0.34% vs the prior close of $23.50. Day range $23.37–$23.69, opened at $23.47.
- Volume was 445.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 602.91K.
- Price is -3.3% vs its 50-day average ($24.22) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($23.40).
- 52-week range $19.85–$25.75; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 9.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — CSWC ends flat (-0.1%) to $23.50, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $23.50, -0.09% vs the prior close of $23.52. Day range $23.38–$23.66, opened at $23.65.
- Volume was 513.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 606.03K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($24.24) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($23.39).
- 52-week range $19.60–$25.75; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — CSWC ends flat (-0.1%) to $23.52
- Closed at $23.52, -0.08% vs the prior close of $23.54. Day range $23.47–$23.71, opened at $23.60.
- Volume was 468.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 608.31K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($24.25) and +0.6% vs its 200-day average ($23.38).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — CSWC dips 0.8% to $23.54
- Closed at $23.54, -0.84% vs the prior close of $23.74. Day range $23.51–$23.85, opened at $23.80.
- Volume was 420.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 608.69K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($24.25) and +0.7% vs its 200-day average ($23.37).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 8.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — CSWC rises 1.1% to $23.74
- Closed at $23.74, +1.06% vs the prior close of $23.49. Day range $23.38–$23.78, opened at $23.47.
- Volume was 361.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 612.36K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($24.25) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($23.36).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 7.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — CSWC dips 0.8% to $23.49
- Closed at $23.49, -0.76% vs the prior close of $23.67. Day range $23.27–$23.61, opened at $23.61.
- Volume was 505.60K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 613.60K.
- Price is -3.1% vs its 50-day average ($24.25) and +0.6% vs its 200-day average ($23.35).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 8.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — CSWC rises 0.4% to $23.67, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $23.67, +0.42% vs the prior close of $23.57. Day range $23.57–$23.78, opened at $23.70.
- Volume was 395.70K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 616.06K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($24.26) and +1.4% vs its 200-day average ($23.34).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 8.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — CSWC ends flat (+0.2%) to $23.57, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $23.57, +0.21% vs the prior close of $23.52. Day range $23.52–$23.89, opened at $23.58.
- Volume was 739.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 613.40K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($24.26) and +1.0% vs its 200-day average ($23.33).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 8.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — CSWC rises 0.9% to $23.52
- Closed at $23.52, +0.94% vs the prior close of $23.30. Day range $23.35–$23.61, opened at $23.54.
- Volume was 468.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 616.51K.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($24.25) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($23.32).
- 52-week range $19.37–$25.75; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
CSWC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about CSWC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Thomas William R Iii bought 2,170 shares at $23.04 (≈$50.01K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 22,842
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 15, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 10, 2026 · Form FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 10, 2026 · Form 424B2 — Prospectus for a securities offering
Prospectus for a securities offering
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.03 — Amended its charter or bylaws / changed fiscal year.
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 25, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 25, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 25, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Aug 14, 2026 · Form DEFA14A — Additional proxy materials
Additional proxy materials
Things to know before you trade CSWC
- Last results release: Oct 15, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Aug 3, 2026, Jul 16, 2026, May 13, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 14, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.64% (largest 1.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 532.78K shares (≈$12.30M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $23.08 vs a range of $19.91–$25.75 (54% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 15, 2026 ($0.193/share); 12 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 21 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor bought 211 shares on Jun 30, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 8-K Sep 15, 2026; 8-K Sep 2, 2026.
- Share count: 63.73M shares outstanding (Jul 30, 2026), +14.6% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: —.
CSWC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 23.54 | 23.60 | 23.05 | 23.08 | 459.90K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 23.29 | 23.66 | 23.29 | 23.52 | 788.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 23.47 | 23.69 | 23.37 | 23.42 | 445.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 23.65 | 23.66 | 23.38 | 23.50 | 513.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 23.60 | 23.71 | 23.47 | 23.52 | 468.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 23.80 | 23.85 | 23.51 | 23.54 | 420.60K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 23.47 | 23.78 | 23.38 | 23.74 | 361.40K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 23.61 | 23.61 | 23.27 | 23.49 | 505.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 23.70 | 23.78 | 23.57 | 23.67 | 395.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 23.58 | 23.89 | 23.52 | 23.57 | 739.00K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 23.54 | 23.61 | 23.35 | 23.52 | 468.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 23.05 | 23.32 | 22.91 | 23.30 | 478.30K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 23.36 | 23.39 | 23.07 | 23.13 | 603.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 23.12 | 23.37 | 23.03 | 23.32 | 514.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 22.95 | 23.05 | 22.77 | 22.99 | 450.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 23.08 | 23.14 | 22.85 | 23.13 | 502.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 23.12 | 23.41 | 22.90 | 23.04 | 540.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 23.34 | 23.45 | 23.00 | 23.15 | 654.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 23.57 | 23.58 | 23.26 | 23.34 | 689.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 23.51 | 23.54 | 23.30 | 23.44 | 658.20K |
About Capital Southwest
Capital Southwest (CSWC) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “—”. Its business address is in DALLAS, TX. State of incorporation: TX. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 17313.
CSWC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Battist | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| David R Brooks | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Jack D Furst | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Michael Scott Sarner | President and CEO | Jun 10, 2026 |
| William R Iii Thomas | Director | Aug 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Rehberger | Chief Financial Officer | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Michael Scott Sarner | President and CEO | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Joshua S. Weinstein | Senior Managing Director & CIO | Jun 10, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Buy | 211 | $23.70 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Buy | 211 | $23.70 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Buy | 211 | $23.70 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Buy | 211 | $23.70 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Christine Battist | Buy | 860 | $23.23 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Christine Battist | Buy | 860 | $23.23 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Christine Battist | Buy | 860 | $23.23 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Christine Battist | Buy | 860 | $23.23 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Buy | 5,000 | $23.40 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Sale | 4,661 | $23.29 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Buy | 5,000 | $23.40 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Sale | 4,661 | $23.29 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Buy | 5,000 | $23.40 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Sale | 4,661 | $23.29 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | William R Iii Thomas | Buy | 5,000 | $23.40 |
CSWC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $113.00M | 1.90 | $-193.50M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $70.55M | 1.47 | $-217.26M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | — | $83.39M | 2.05 | $-188.50M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | — | $33.09M | 2.29 | $-227.10M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | — | $42.81M | 1.87 | $-182.68M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.32B, total liabilities $1.26B, cash $58.46M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
CSWC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.52 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.94 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $24.21 |
| May 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.44 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.82 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.15 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $23.72 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.43 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.35 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.63 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.83 |
| May 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.94 |
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