Dividend stocks can offer current income and long-term growth, and it pays to be choosy when it comes to REITs and BDCs. Capital Southwest carries a low-cost structure, strong dividend track record, and conservative first-lien debt investments. Healthpeak Properties has a diversified portfolio in life sciences, outpatient medical, and senior housing, benefiting from rent escalations and favorable demographic trends.
Capital Southwest: 10% Quality Yield Has Its Price
Capital Southwest offers a 9.1% yield, conservative portfolio, low expense ratio, and strong balance sheet, making it a solid high-income investment. Ladder Capital provides a 7.7% yield, high-quality loan portfolio, low leverage, and is trading at meaningful discount to undepreciated book value. Both companies benefit from internal management, aligning shareholder and management interests, and offer well-covered dividends with potential for portfolio growth.
OWL, PMTS and CSWC have been added to the Zacks Rank #6 (Strong Sell) List on September 6, 2024.
My income stream keeps growing, enabling my portfolio to keep rapidly growing. Capital Southwest hiked its dividend once more and continues to show its strength in the face of a recession. Meet your expenses head-on, with recurring income, instead of destroying your portfolio slowly.
Capital Southwest's share price has pulled back due to expected interest rate declines, but still trades at a P/NAV of 1.44x, significantly higher than some peers like ARCC & BXSL. CSWC saw strong growth year-over-year, their portfolio value increasing double-digits. Management has also taken a more defensive posture with increased exposure to first-lien loans. Although dividend coverage is strong, and they're well-prepared for potential volatility, Capital Southwest remains a hold with potential to buy on a further price drop.
Capital Southwest (NASDAQ:CSWC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Rehberger - Executive Vice President, Finance Bowen Diehl - President & Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein - Chief Investment Officer Michael Sarner - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mickey Schleien - Ladenburg Thalmann Bryce Rowe - B. Riley Sean-Paul Adams - Raymond James Operator Thank you for joining today's Capital Southwest First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.
S&P 500 dividend yield has dropped to historical lows due to a rise in non-dividend or low-dividend paying stocks. Capital Southwest offers a much higher yielding way to fund retirement with an 8.8% dividend yield. CSWC's strong balance sheet, operating leverage, and diversified portfolio make it a compelling long-term investment choice.
Capital Southwest has been a strong performer in the BDC sector, with a total return comprised of both price appreciation and a high distribution rate. CSWC's portfolio strategy focuses on lower middle market companies, with a large emphasis on first lien debt investments for stability. While CSWC's net investment income has benefited from higher interest rates, potential future rate cuts may impact the price, presenting a better entry opportunity.
Capital Southwest is a financial company lending to medium-sized businesses, with a 40% stock price increase in the last year. The company manages a high-risk, high-reward portfolio of loans and equity investments, with a focus on diverse industries and strong cash flows. While the company is undervalued when considering dividends, the interest rate risk poses a potential impact on financial results and dividend distribution.
Capital Southwest is rapidly proving itself to be an elite BDC. I expect its price to climb and yield to drop as more investors clamor into its common shares. I love to invest in companies for income that others don't know about.