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6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2026
Mar. 31, 2026
Sep. 30, 2025
Mar. 31, 2025
Cover [Abstract]        
Entity Central Index Key 0000017313      
Amendment Flag false      
Securities Act File Number 814-00061      
Document Type 10-Q      
Entity Registrant Name CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORPORATION      
Entity Address, Address Line One 8333 Douglas Avenue      
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1100      
Entity Address, City or Town Dallas      
Entity Address, State or Province TX      
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75225      
City Area Code 214      
Local Phone Number 238-5700      
Entity Emerging Growth Company false      
General Description of Registrant [Abstract]        
Investment Objectives and Practices [Text Block]
We are an internally managed closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We specialize in providing customized debt and equity financing to LMM companies in a broad range of investment segments located primarily in the United States. Our investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from our debt investments and capital appreciation from our equity and equity related investments. Our investment strategy is to partner with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors to provide flexible financing solutions to fund growth, changes of control, or other corporate events. We invest primarily in first lien debt securities, secured by security interests in portfolio company assets. We also may invest in equity interests in our portfolio companies alongside our debt securities.

We focus on investing in companies with histories of generating revenues and positive cash flow, established market positions and proven management teams with strong operating discipline. We primarily target senior debt and equity investments in LMM companies. Our target companies typically have annual EBITDA between $3.0 million and $25.0 million, and our investments generally range in size from $5.0 million to $50.0 million.

We seek to fill the financing gap for LMM companies, which, historically, have had more limited access to financing from commercial banks and other traditional sources. The underserved nature of the LMM creates the opportunity for us to meet the financing needs of LMM companies while also negotiating favorable transaction terms and equity participations. Our ability to invest across a LMM company’s capital structure, from secured loans to equity securities, allows us to offer portfolio companies a comprehensive suite of financing options. Providing customized financing solutions is important to LMM companies. We generally seek to partner directly with financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, management teams and business owners in making our investments. Our LMM debt investments typically include senior loans with a first lien on the assets of the portfolio company. Our LMM debt investments typically have a term of up to five years from the original investment date. We also often seek to invest in the equity securities of our LMM portfolio companies.

Because we are internally managed, we do not pay any external investment advisory fees, but instead directly incur the operating costs associated with employing investment and portfolio management professionals. We believe that our internally managed structure provides us with a beneficial operating expense structure when compared to other publicly traded and privately held investment firms that are externally managed, and our internally managed structure allows us the opportunity to leverage our non-interest operating expenses as we grow our investment portfolio. As of September 30, 2026 and 2025, the
ratio of our last twelve months ("LTM") operating expenses, excluding interest expense, as a percentage of our LTM average total assets was 1.37% and 1.64%, respectively.
     
NAV Per Share $ 16.64 $ 16.69 $ 16.62 $ 16.70
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Credit Facilities

As of September 30, 2026, we had $90.0 million borrowings outstanding and $504.2 million of undrawn commitments under the Corporate Credit Facility, and $105.0 million outstanding and $95.0 million of undrawn commitments under the SPV Credit Facility. Availability under the Credit Facilities is subject to certain leverage and borrowing base limitations, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. For more information on our
Credit Facilities, including material terms and financial covenants, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Unsecured Notes

In August 2021, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% notes due 2026 (the "October 2026 Notes"). In November 2021, the Company issued an additional $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the October 2026 Notes. On October 13, 2025, the Company redeemed $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding October 2026 Notes in full. The October 2026 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon, through, but excluding the redemption date. Accordingly, the Company recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt, equal to the write-off of the related unamortized debt issuance costs, of $0.8 million during the year ended March 31, 2026.

In June 2023, the Company issued approximately $71.9 million in aggregate principal amount, including the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase an additional $9.4 million in aggregate principal amount to cover over-allotments, of 7.75% notes due 2028 (the "August 2028 Notes"). On October 13, 2025, the Company redeemed $71.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding August 2028 Notes in full. The August 2028 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon, through, but excluding the redemption date. Accordingly, the Company recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt, equal to the write-off of the related unamortized debt issuance costs, of $1.4 million during the year ended March 31, 2026.

In November 2024, the Company issued $230.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.125% convertible notes due 2029 (the "2029 Convertible Notes"), including the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase an additional $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount to cover over-allotments. The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Convertible Notes as of both September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 was $230.0 million.

In September 2025, the Company issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.950% notes due 2030 ("the September 2030 Notes"). The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the September 2030 Notes as of both September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 was $350.0 million.

In September 2026, the Company issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% notes due 2031 ("the September 2031 Notes"). The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the September 2031 Notes as of September 30, 2026 was $350.0 million. In connection with the September 2031 Notes, the Company has entered into an interest rate swap. Under the interest rate swap, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.750% and pays a floating interest rate of Daily Compounded SOFR plus 2.1587%. The Company designated the interest rate swap and the associated unsecured notes as a qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationship. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swap.

For more information on each of the October 2026 Notes, the August 2028 Notes, the 2029 Convertible Notes, the September 2030 Notes and the September 2031 Notes, including material terms governing the unsecured notes, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

SBA Debentures

On April 20, 2021 and April 17, 2025, SBIC I and SBIC II, respectively, received a license from the SBA to operate as an SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. The licenses allow each of SBIC I and SBIC II to obtain leverage by issuing SBA Debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA. In May 2026, legislation amending the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 increased (a) the individual leverage limit from $175.0 million to $250.0 million, subject to SBA approvals, and (b) the maximum leverage available for two or more SBICs under common control from $350.0 million to $475.0 million. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I and SBIC II may borrow up to $175 million and $250 million, respectively, in SBA Debentures with at least $87.5 million and $125.0 million, respectively in regulatory capital (as defined in the SBA regulations). As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $175.0 million. During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, SBIC I repaid $16.0 million of debentures resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I had $159.0 million of debentures outstanding. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC II had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $175.0 million, of which $130.0 million was drawn. SBA Debentures have interest payable semi-annually and a ten-year maturity. The interest rate is fixed shortly after issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with ten-year maturities. Interest on SBA Debentures is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1. The first maturity date related to the SBA Debentures occurs in September 2031.
For more information on the SBA Debentures, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
Credit Facility [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Title [Text Block]
Credit Facilities
     
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
As of September 30, 2026, we had $90.0 million borrowings outstanding and $504.2 million of undrawn commitments under the Corporate Credit Facility, and $105.0 million outstanding and $95.0 million of undrawn commitments under the SPV Credit Facility. Availability under the Credit Facilities is subject to certain leverage and borrowing base limitations, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. For more information on our
Credit Facilities, including material terms and financial covenants, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
     
Long Term Debt, Dividends and Covenants [Text Block] Availability under the Credit Facilities is subject to certain leverage and borrowing base limitations, various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities.      
January 2026 Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Title [Text Block]
Unsecured Notes
     
October 2026 Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
In August 2021, the Company issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% notes due 2026 (the "October 2026 Notes"). In November 2021, the Company issued an additional $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the October 2026 Notes. On October 13, 2025, the Company redeemed $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding October 2026 Notes in full. The October 2026 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon, through, but excluding the redemption date. Accordingly, the Company recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt, equal to the write-off of the related unamortized debt issuance costs, of $0.8 million during the year ended March 31, 2026.
     
August 2028 Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
In June 2023, the Company issued approximately $71.9 million in aggregate principal amount, including the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase an additional $9.4 million in aggregate principal amount to cover over-allotments, of 7.75% notes due 2028 (the "August 2028 Notes"). On October 13, 2025, the Company redeemed $71.9 million in aggregate principal amount of the issued and outstanding August 2028 Notes in full. The August 2028 Notes were redeemed at 100% of their principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest thereon, through, but excluding the redemption date. Accordingly, the Company recognized a realized loss on extinguishment of debt, equal to the write-off of the related unamortized debt issuance costs, of $1.4 million during the year ended March 31, 2026.
     
2029 Convertible Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Principal $ 230.0      
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
In November 2024, the Company issued $230.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.125% convertible notes due 2029 (the "2029 Convertible Notes"), including the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase an additional $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount to cover over-allotments. The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Convertible Notes as of both September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 was $230.0 million.
     
September 2030 Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Principal $ 350.0      
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block] In September 2025, the Company issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.950% notes due 2030 ("the September 2030 Notes"). The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the September 2030 Notes as of both September 30, 2026 and March 31, 2026 was $350.0 million.      
September 2031 Notes [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Principal $ 350.0      
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
In September 2026, the Company issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.750% notes due 2031 ("the September 2031 Notes"). The outstanding aggregate principal amount of the September 2031 Notes as of September 30, 2026 was $350.0 million. In connection with the September 2031 Notes, the Company has entered into an interest rate swap. Under the interest rate swap, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.750% and pays a floating interest rate of Daily Compounded SOFR plus 2.1587%. The Company designated the interest rate swap and the associated unsecured notes as a qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationship. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swap.
     
SBA Debentures [Member]        
Capital Stock, Long-Term Debt, and Other Securities [Abstract]        
Long Term Debt, Title [Text Block]
SBA Debentures
     
Long Term Debt, Structuring [Text Block]
On April 20, 2021 and April 17, 2025, SBIC I and SBIC II, respectively, received a license from the SBA to operate as an SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. The licenses allow each of SBIC I and SBIC II to obtain leverage by issuing SBA Debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA. In May 2026, legislation amending the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 increased (a) the individual leverage limit from $175.0 million to $250.0 million, subject to SBA approvals, and (b) the maximum leverage available for two or more SBICs under common control from $350.0 million to $475.0 million. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I and SBIC II may borrow up to $175 million and $250 million, respectively, in SBA Debentures with at least $87.5 million and $125.0 million, respectively in regulatory capital (as defined in the SBA regulations). As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $175.0 million. During the quarter ended September 30, 2026, SBIC I repaid $16.0 million of debentures resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC I had $159.0 million of debentures outstanding. As of September 30, 2026, SBIC II had a total leverage commitment from the SBA in the amount of $175.0 million, of which $130.0 million was drawn. SBA Debentures have interest payable semi-annually and a ten-year maturity. The interest rate is fixed shortly after issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with ten-year maturities. Interest on SBA Debentures is payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1. The first maturity date related to the SBA Debentures occurs in September 2031.
For more information on the SBA Debentures, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.