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Yield 12m 11.93%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.54
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.40%
Overall Dividend Rating 67.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 34.79%
Payout Ratio 111.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 24.9%
Total Return 12m: -15.60%
#169 in Group
Total Return 5y: 174.93%
#14 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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CSWC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.64 1.6% 3.01%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.63 -1.6% 2.88%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.64 1.6% 2.57%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.63 2.48%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.63 2.6%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.63 1.6% 2.72%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.62 5.1% 2.77%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.59 1.7% 3.03%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.58 1.8% 3.38%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.57 14% 3.19%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.5 -20.6% 2.7%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.63 31.3% 3.28%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.48 -50.5% 2.05%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.97 79.6% 3.81%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% 2.02%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% 1.94%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.52 2% 2.34%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.51 3.01%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.51 3.45%
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.51 3.61%
2020-03-13 2020-03-16 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.51 -59.2%
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2019-12-31 Quarterly 1.25 150%
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.5 2%
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.49 2.1%
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.48 4.3%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.46 360%
2018-09-14 2018-09-17 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.1 -65.5%
2018-06-25 2018-06-26 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.29 3.6%
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.28 7.7%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.26 8.3%
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.24 14.3%
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.21 -53.3%
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.45 164.7%
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.17 54.5%
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.11 83.3%
2016-06-16 2016-06-20 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.06 50%
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.04 399900%
2015-05-12 2015-05-14 2015-05-29 Semiannual 0
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Semiannual 0
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-05-30 Semiannual 0

CSWC Dividend FAQ

Does CSWC pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, CSWC paid a dividend of 2.54 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSWC?

As of May 2025, CSWC`s dividend yield is 11.93%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.54 USD by the current share price of 20.06.

How often does CSWC pay dividends?

CSWC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CSWC has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSWC?

The next ex-dividend date for Capital Southwest (CSWC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CSWC?

CSWC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.40% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSWC?

CSWC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 34.8%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Capital Southwest five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.54) divided by the purchase price five years ago (7.30):

What is the Payout Consistency of CSWC?

CSWC Payout Consistency is 24.9%.
Highly unstable: Capital Southwest has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CSWC have a good Dividend Yield?

CSWC`s 11.93% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSWC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSWC is 111.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSWC?

CSWC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.01%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CSWC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CSWC`s Outstanding Shares?

Capital Southwest`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 23.11% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Capital Southwest ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2015-10-01 with a factor of 2724:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.72.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1995 15,070,000
1996 15,070,000
1997 15,150,000 +0.53%
1998 14,440,000 -4.69%
1999 15,260,200 +5.68%
2000 15,260,200
2001 15,316,200 +0.37%
2002 15,344,400 +0.18%
2003 15,428,000 +0.54%
2004 15,428,000
2005 15,428,000
2006 15,544,000 +0.75%
2007 15,556,600 +0.08%
2008 14,966,600 -3.79%
2009 14,966,600
2010 11,186,300 -25.26%
2011 15,025,300 +34.32%
2012 15,193,600 +1.12%
2013 16,320,000 +7.41%
2014 15,448,900 -5.34%
2015 15,751,200 +1.96%
2016 15,931,500 +1.14%
2017 16,176,400 +1.54%
2018 17,122,900 +5.85%
2019 18,100,200 +5.71%
2020 19,134,800 +5.72%
2021 23,432,500 +22.46%
2022 31,381,400 +33.92%
2023 41,513,800 +32.29%
2024 54,121,800 +30.37%