Capital Southwest Corp.
- CSWC · Nasdaq
- Dallas, TX
- 36 employees
- CIK 0000017313
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Michael Scott Sarner President and CEO 4, 2026-06-10
- Chris Rehberger Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-06-10
- Tabitha Geiger Chief Compliance Officer 10-K, 2026-05-19
- Joshua S. Weinstein Senior Managing Director & CIO 4, 2026-06-10
- Chris T. Rehberger Secretary DEF 14A, 2026-05-27
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S. public company, headquartered in Dallas, TX. It trades as CSWC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $232M in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, +13.5% from the year before. It reported about 36 employees. Michael Scott Sarner is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $232M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $204M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $178M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $119M 10-K, 2025-05-20 | $82.2M 10-K, 2024-05-21 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | $7.0M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $6.2M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $5.2M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $4.6M 10-K, 2025-05-20 | $4.1M 10-K, 2024-05-21 |
| Net income | $113M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $70.5M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $83.4M 10-K, 2026-05-19 | $33.1M 10-K, 2025-05-20 | $42.8M 10-K, 2024-05-21 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Scott Sarner President and Chief Executive Officer at Capital Southwest Corporation | President and CEO | 4, 2026-06-10 |
| Chris Rehberger Chief Financial Officer at Capital Southwest | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-06-10 |
| Tabitha Geiger | Chief Compliance Officer | 10-K, 2026-05-19 |
| Chris T. Rehberger | Named in proxy bio: Secretary | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| Joshua S. Weinstein | Senior Managing Director & CIO | 4, 2026-06-10 |
| Christine S. Battist | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| David R. Brooks | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| Jack D. Furst | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| Michael S. Sarner | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| Ramona L. Rogers-Windsor | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| William R. Thomas | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-05-27 |
| Ramona Rogers-Windsor | a member of the Board of Directors | 10-K, 2026-05-19 |
What Capital Southwest Corp does
Capital Southwest Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us,” “CSWC,” or the “Company”), a Texas corporation, is an internally managed closed-end, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. Because CSWC is internally managed, all of the executive officers and other employees are employed by CSWC.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 66.5 million (as of October 29, 2026) | 10-Q, November 2, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.2B (as of September 30, 2025) | 10-K, May 19, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 2, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting July 22, 2026 (filed May 27, 2026) | DEF 14A, May 27, 2026 |
| Auditor | Rsm Us LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | William R. Thomas III Director | Buy | 2,170 | $50K | Form 4, October 1, 2026 |
| June 30, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor Director | Buy | 211 | $5K | Form 4, June 30, 2026 |
| June 17, 2026 | Christine Battist Director | Buy | 860 | $20K | Form 4, June 18, 2026 |
| June 5, 2026 | William R. Thomas III Director | Buy | 5,000 | $117K | Form 4, June 5, 2026 |
| June 5, 2026 | William R. Thomas III Director | Sale | 4,661 | $109K | Form 4, June 5, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | Ramona Lynn Rogers-Windsor Director | Buy | 213 | $5K | Form 4, June 1, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 | Michael Scott Sarner President and CEO | Buy | 2,695 | $59K | Form 4, March 2, 2026 |
| February 9, 2026 | Christine Battist Director | Buy | 600 | $14K | Form 4, February 9, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-02
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-10-15
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-15
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2026-09-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-01
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-27
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-07
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-08-03
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-22
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-07-16
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Capital Southwest Corp
- What does Capital Southwest Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Capital Southwest Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us,” “CSWC,” or the “Company”), a Texas corporation, is an internally managed closed-end, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. Because CSWC is internally managed, all of the executive officers and other employees are employed by CSWC."
- What is Capital Southwest Corp's revenue?
- $232M for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, from its 10-K filed May 19, 2026.
- Is Capital Southwest Corp profitable?
- Capital Southwest Corp reported net income of $113M for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
- How many employees does Capital Southwest Corp have?
- About 36 as of March 31, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Capital Southwest Corp?
- Michael Scott Sarner, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed June 10, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Capital Southwest Corp?
- Chris Rehberger, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed June 10, 2026.
- Where is Capital Southwest Corp headquartered?
- Dallas, TX.
- What is Capital Southwest Corp's stock ticker?
- CSWC on Nasdaq.
- What is Capital Southwest Corp's website?
- capitalsouthwest.com.
- When does Capital Southwest Corp report earnings next?
- January 14, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Capital Southwest Corp a public company?
- Yes. Capital Southwest Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000017313 and trades as CSWC.
- Who audits Capital Southwest Corp?
- Rsm Us LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Capital Southwest Corp are outstanding?
- 66.5 million shares as of October 29, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 2, 2026.
- What is Capital Southwest Corp's public float?
- $1.2B as of September 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed May 19, 2026.
- How many business segments does Capital Southwest Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 2, 2026.
- When is Capital Southwest Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- July 22, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed May 27, 2026.
- Have Capital Southwest Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 20, 2025, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $109K and 9 purchases worth about $295K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: William R. Thomas III (Director) bought 2,170 shares on October 1, 2026.