CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $1.59B
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.8
- Dividend yield
- –
About Capital Southwest
Capital Southwest Corporation operates as an internally managed, closed-end investment company regulated as a business development company. The firm specializes in delivering customized credit and equity financing solutions primarily to lower middle market enterprises across diverse industry sectors. Its core investments center on first lien senior debt securities, often complemented by equity interests such as common stock, preferred shares, or warrants. It targets companies with established operating histories, proven management, and positive cash flow, frequently partnering with financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
The company focuses its investment activities primarily within the United States. As of March 31, 2026, it conducts operations with thirty-six employees, who handle corporate leadership, investment evaluation, portfolio management, compliance, and administrative functions. Capital Southwest Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters and principal executive offices in Dallas, Texas.
Summary of the business section of Capital Southwest's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Address
- 8333 Douglas Ave, Suite 1100 75225
- Phone
- (214) 238-5700
- Website
- capitalsouthwest.com
- Employees
- 36, Mar 31, 2026
- Incorporated in
- Texas
- Fiscal year ends
- March 31
- Auditor
- RSM US LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- CSWC
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Shares outstanding
- 64M, Jul 30, 2026
- Public float
- $1.21B, Sep 30, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- Stock splits
- 4-for-1, Aug 16, 2013; 2-for-1, Sep 11, 1987; 2-for-1, Sep 2, 1981
- SEC CIK
- 17313
- CUSIP
- 140501107
- ISIN
- US1405011073
- LEI
- 54930023YZ4YEJEDBO56
- EIN
- 75-1072796
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Scott Sarner | President and CEO, Director | 587,684 |
| Joshua S. Weinstein | Senior Managing Director & CIO | 382,135 |
| Chris Rehberger | Chief Financial Officer | 215,971 |
| William R. Thomas III | Director | 598,611 |
| David R. Brooks | Director | 42,933 |
| Jack D. Furst | Director | 88,937 |
| Christine Battist | Director | 23,345 |
| Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor | Director | 25,080 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Bowen S. Diehl | $3.79M | $3.79M | $2.62M | $156 | $79 |
| FY2025 Bowen S. Diehl | $4.46M | $4.54M | $3.16M | $299 | $180 |
| FY2024 Bowen S. Diehl | $3.81M | $4.99M | $2.52M | $300 | $181 |
| FY2023 Bowen S. Diehl | $3.48M | $2.68M | $2.24M | $216 | $158 |
| FY2022 Bowen S. Diehl | $3.16M | $3.35M | $2.33M | $248 | $191 |
| FY2021 Michael S. Sarner | $2.58M | $3.80M | $2.06M | $212 | $174 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of March 31, 2026, we had thirty-six employees.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Delisting | Notice of delisting from exchange (Form 25) |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Oct 6, 2015 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| May 15, 2012 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Nov 9, 2007 | Late filing | Notification of late filing |
| Sep 15, 2004 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Sep 9, 2004 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Sep 1, 2004 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |