CSWC

Capital Southwest (CSWC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating due to upward trends in earnings estimates. The company's consensus estimate for fiscal year 2027 remains at $2.27 per share, with analysts raising estimates by 1.5% over the past three months. The upgrade positions CSWC in the top 20% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting potential near-term stock price appreciation.

The article highlights two finance stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) figures that could beat upcoming earnings estimates. Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a +2.96% ESP with a #3 (Hold) rating and reports earnings on November 2, 2026.

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) has a +3.00% ESP with a #2 (Buy) rating and reports earnings on January 27, 2027. Both stocks show potential for positive earnings surprises based on the Zacks methodology.

Capital Southwest (CSWC), a business development company, has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates with an average surprise of 4.60% over the past two quarters. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.96% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting a high probability of another earnings beat in its next report expected on November 2, 2026.