Capital Southwest (CSWC) Dividend Yield, Date & History $25.34 +0.23 (+0.90%) As of 01:41 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Capital Southwest Dividend SummaryDividend Yield9.16%Annual Dividend$2.32Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 14 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 9.16%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 14, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.1934 per share, scheduled for Monday, August 31, 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 103.84% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryCSWC Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Capital Southwest's dividend payment history by quarter. 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$1.63Dividend Yield9.18%5.89%10.74%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 Cashflow104.16% Capital Southwest Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.97%9/15/20269/15/20269/30/20265/27/2026monthly$0.1934 - 9.97%8/14/20268/14/20268/31/20265/27/2026monthly$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%5/15/20265/15/20265/29/2026Tomorrow morning's stock alert (Ad)Our research analysts are set to release their next stock idea tomorrow morning just before 12:00 PM Eastern. Don't miss your chance to be the first to see our next stock pick.Get The Early Bird's Stock of the Day (Free)2/24/2026monthly$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%3/14/20253/14/20253/31/202510/23/2024quarterly$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 9.18%. 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 Wednesday, September 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 Monday, August 31, 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 Friday, July 31, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15, 2026. When is Capital Southwest's ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14, 2026. When was Capital Southwest's most recent ex-dividend date? Capital Southwest's most recent ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 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 104.16% based on cash flow Is Capital Southwest a good dividend stock? Capital Southwest's dividend yield of 9.23% is higher than the average Finance company that issues a dividend. CSWC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.28, 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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