Capital Southwest (CSWC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $22.39 -0.13 (-0.58%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$22.55 +0.16 (+0.71%) As of 04:45 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Capital Southwest Dividend SummaryDividend Yield10.36%Annual Dividend$2.32Next Dividend Payment Oct. 30 Dividend Increase Track Record 2 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 4.54%Dividend Payout Ratio 128.18% Capital Southwest (CSWC) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.32 per share and a dividend yield of 10.36%. Investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Thursday, October 15, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.1934 per share, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026. CSWC has grown its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.54% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 128.18% of its earnings and 108.28% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Capital Southwest in Dividend Calculator CSWC Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Capital Southwest's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Capital Southwest in Dividend Yield Calculator Capital Southwest vs. The CompetitionCompare Capital Southwest's annual dividend and yield with averages for Finance and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCapital SouthwestFinance CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$2.32$0.07$1.82Dividend Yield10.34%6.09%32.09%Track Record2 years9 years10 yearsCapital Southwest Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings128.18%Based on This Year's Estimate102.20%Based on Next Year's Estimate97.89%Based on Cashflow108.02% Capital Southwest Dividend History by Quarter 10/20/2024 - 10/20/2026 Dividend Date Dividend Date From Dividend Date To 3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y10YALL More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.14%12/15/202612/15/202612/31/20268/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.14%11/13/202611/13/202611/30/20268/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.87%10/15/202610/15/202610/30/20265/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 1.01%9/15/20269/15/20269/30/20265/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.33%8/14/20268/14/20268/31/2026Why Some AI Stocks Already Surged Over 300 Percent (Ad)Jason Bodner's system flagged Nvidia before a 7000 percent run, Super Micro Computer before a 2600 percent run, and Vertiv before a 1900 percent run. 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Stocks tied to it have already climbed 133 percent, 217 percent, and 320 percent.See the light-speed AI technology and get Jason's number one pick free5/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.69%7/15/20267/15/20267/31/20262/24/2026monthly$0.1934 - 10.04%6/15/20266/15/20266/30/20262/24/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.85%5/15/20265/15/20265/29/20262/24/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.67%4/15/20264/15/20264/30/202611/19/2025monthly$0.1934 - 10.83%3/13/20263/13/20263/31/202611/19/2025monthly$0.1934 - 10.17%2/13/20262/13/20262/27/202611/19/2025monthly$0.1934+$0.1334222.33%9.78%1/15/20261/15/20261/30/20268/27/2025quarterly$0.06-$0.133468.98%10.54%12/15/202512/15/202512/31/20258/27/2025monthly$0.1934 - 11.16%11/14/202511/14/202511/28/20258/27/2025monthly$0.1934 - 11.4%10/15/202510/15/202510/31/20256/11/2025monthly$0.1934 - 1.07%9/15/20259/15/20259/30/20256/11/2025jul 25$0.1934 - 10.33%8/15/20258/15/20258/29/20256/11/2025monthly$0.1934-$0.386666.66%10.17%7/15/20257/15/20257/31/20254/25/2025quarterly$0.58 - 11.36%6/13/20256/13/20256/30/20252/3/2025quarterly$0.58-$0.057.94%10.1%3/14/20253/14/20253/31/2025$40,000,000,000,000 (Ad)The national debt just hit 40 trillion dollars, and the U.S. now spends more on interest payments than on its entire military budget. Central banks have bought over 1,000 tonnes of gold a year for three years running, trading paper for metal.See what the money printers see - download the free 2026 Wealth Protection Guide10/23/2024quarterly$0.63-$0.011.56%10.29%12/13/202412/13/202412/31/2024This table shows Capital Southwest's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Capital Southwest Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Capital Southwest's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Capital Southwest is 10.34%. Learn more on CSWC's dividend yield history. How much is Capital Southwest's annual dividend? The annual dividend for CSWC shares is $2.32. Learn more on CSWC's annual dividend history. How often does Capital Southwest pay dividends? Capital Southwest pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Capital Southwest's next dividend payment? Capital Southwest's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.1934 per share will be made to shareholders on Thursday, December 31, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's next dividend payment? Capital Southwest's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.1934 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, November 30, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's next dividend payment? Capital Southwest's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.1934 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, October 30, 2026. When was Capital Southwest's most recent dividend payment? Capital Southwest's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.1934 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 15, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's next ex-dividend date is Friday, November 13, 2026. When was Capital Southwest's most recent ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, October 15, 2026. Is Capital Southwest's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 4.54% per year. What track record does Capital Southwest have of raising its dividend? Capital Southwest has increased its dividend for the past 2 consecutive years. When did Capital Southwest last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.1334 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. What is Capital Southwest's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for CSWC is: 128.18% based on the trailing year of earnings 102.20% based on this year's estimates 97.89% based on next year's estimates 108.02% based on cash flow Is Capital Southwest a good dividend stock? Capital Southwest's dividend yield of 10.06% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. CSWC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.5, making it a leading dividend payer. The company's 2 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. Capital Southwest's dividend payout ratio of 128.18% may not be sustainable. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Capital Southwest stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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