Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) Stock Forecast
CSWC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $25.08 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.56
- 52-week range
- $19.97 – $25.57
CSWC analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CSWC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CSWC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.55 | $0.53 | $0.58 | $0.57 | −3.2% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.57 | $0.55 | $0.61 | $0.64 | −11.4% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.24 | $2.06 | $2.40 | $2.37 | −5.7% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.33 | $2.24 | $2.47 | $2.24 | +4.3% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CSWC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $65.5M | $64.7M | $66.5M | +15.1% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $68.9M | $67.1M | $71.3M | +12.1% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $266.6M | $261.5M | $273.7M | +14.9% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $302.8M | $297.6M | $309.1M | +13.6% | 5 |
CSWC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CSWC revenue: reported and forecast
CSWC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.54 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.55 | +1.4% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.55 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | $0.57 | +3.5% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.23 | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | +0.2% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.23 | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.33 | $2.33 | +4.7% | 4 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CSWC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CSWC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CSWC
7 analysts cover Capital Southwest; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $25.08, 8.7% above the latest close of $23.08. Analysts expect earnings of $2.24 per share for FY2027, −5.7% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.33 per share on revenue of $302.8 million. Capital Southwest beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CSWC forecast FAQ
What is Capital Southwest's price target?
The average analyst price target for Capital Southwest is $25.08, 8.7% above the latest close of $23.08.
Is Capital Southwest a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Capital Southwest, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Capital Southwest's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.24 per share for FY2027 (range $2.06 to $2.40); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.33.
What is Capital Southwest's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $266.6 million, growth of 14.9%; for FY2028 it is $302.8 million.
When does Capital Southwest report earnings?
Capital Southwest is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.56.
Does Capital Southwest usually beat earnings estimates?
Capital Southwest reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.