Carlyle Group (CG) Stock Overview
An investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$49.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$69.85 |
| 52 Week Low | US$40.73 |
| Beta | 1.89 |
| 1 Month Change | 4.28% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.52% |
| 1 Year Change | 18.78% |
| 3 Year Change | 85.54% |
| 5 Year Change | 15.45% |
| Change since IPO | 122.27% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 06
CG: Expanded Partnerships And Data Center Projects Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Carlyle Group to about $61.81 from $66.94, citing revised assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the update. What's in the News Carlyle and SEI announced an expanded partnership aimed at widening access to institutional private market capabilities across wealth and retirement channels, including potential new collaborative solutions and model portfolios for private market exposure (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 20
CG: Data Center Projects And Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts now set a lower price target for Carlyle Group at $48.00, down from about $55.27, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News US Army selects Carlyle and KKR to build two data centres on military bases, each estimated to cost about US$2b, with long term leases and capacity partly reserved for Army use.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
CG: Expanded Partnerships And Data Center Projects Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Carlyle Group to about $61.81 from $66.94, citing revised assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the update. What's in the News Carlyle and SEI announced an expanded partnership aimed at widening access to institutional private market capabilities across wealth and retirement channels, including potential new collaborative solutions and model portfolios for private market exposure (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 20
CG: Data Center Projects And Buybacks Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts now set a lower price target for Carlyle Group at $48.00, down from about $55.27, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News US Army selects Carlyle and KKR to build two data centres on military bases, each estimated to cost about US$2b, with long term leases and capacity partly reserved for Army use.
Narrative Update • Apr 06
CG: Future Data Centre Projects And Buybacks Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Carlyle Group from $75.00 to $81.00. They cited updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E ratio as the key drivers behind the higher price target.Narrative Update • Mar 23
CG: Ongoing Buybacks And Selective Dealmaking Will Support Future Upside
The analyst price target for Carlyle Group has shifted modestly to $66.94 from $66.27, as analysts factor in updated assumptions that include a slightly different discount rate, adjusted revenue growth expectations, a marginally higher profit margin, and a small change in the future P/E input. What's in the News Carlyle Group announced a share repurchase program that allows the company to buy back up to US$2.0b of its common shares, signaling an ongoing focus on returning capital to shareholders (Buyback Transaction Announcements).Narrative Update • Mar 09
CG: Buybacks And Potential Sports Deal Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Carlyle Group to $55.27 from $53.95, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Carlyle Group announced a share repurchase program authorizing buybacks of up to US$2.0b of its common shares.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CG: Future Sports And Healthtech Deals Will Test Fairly Priced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Carlyle Group to $53.95 from $54.60, reflecting updated assumptions around higher expected revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, a marginally higher discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Carlyle is among private equity firms evaluating the acquisition of EQT Partners' 40% stake in healthtech firm CitiusTech in a potential deal likely around US$1b, with JP Morgan running the sale process and no bids placed yet (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
CG: Future Sports And Energy Deals Will Test Fairly Priced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Carlyle Group to US$54.60 from US$53.74, reflecting updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, a revised revenue growth outlook, a higher projected profit margin, and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple. What's in the News Carlyle is reported to be evaluating non binding bids for a potential stake in Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, alongside other global buyout firms and large investors, in a process that could value the franchise between US$1.4b and US$1.8b (media reports).Narrative Update • Jan 24
CG: Future Sanctioned Asset Pursuit Will Undermine Already Stretched Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target for Carlyle Group slightly higher to about US$53.74 from roughly US$53.00, citing modest adjustments in assumed revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E as the drivers behind the change. What's in the News Global private equity firms, including The Carlyle Group Inc., are evaluating non binding bids for a stake in Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with reported potential valuation in the US$1.4b to US$1.8b range (M&A Rumors and Discussions).Narrative Update • Jan 10
CG: Future Sanctioned Asset Pursuit Will Undermine Already Stretched Pricing
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Carlyle Group from $56.00 to $53.00, citing updated assumptions that include a higher discount rate, a change from a 2.59% revenue contraction to 24.74% growth, a profit margin increase from 31.92% to 36.02%, and a lower future P/E expectation from 16.76 to 11.09. What's in the News Carlyle is reported to be interested in the foreign assets of PJSC LUKOIL, a Russian oil company under U.S. sanctions, and is considering seeking a U.S. licence to talk about a potential deal, with no due diligence conducted so far and no assurance the discussions will move ahead (Financial Times via SeeNews).Seeking Alpha • Jan 10
Carlyle Group: The Underlying Thesis For Investment Management Underperformance In 2026E
Summary Carlyle Group is rated 'HOLD' due to overvaluation and sector headwinds, with a price target of $48/share. PE industry challenges—slower exits, higher debt costs, and extended holding periods—undermine CG's business model and near-term outlook. Recent 3Q25 results missed forecasts, confirming volatility and forecast inaccuracy, with YoY sales down over 12% and a 20.7% miss. Even bullish scenarios yield sub-12% annualized returns; risk/reward is unattractive versus other sectors, despite CG's quality and dividend. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Dec 26
CG: Overseas Energy Bid And Ongoing Buybacks Will Shape Measured Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Carlyle Group by approximately 1 percent to reflect a higher estimated fair value of around 66 dollars, supported by expectations for stronger profit margins and a lower future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Carlyle Group is exploring a potential bid for the foreign assets of sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil and may seek a U.S. licence to hold negotiations, although no due diligence has been conducted and the firm may decide not to proceed (Financial Times via SeeNews) Several competing bidders are reportedly targeting different parts of Lukoil's international business, which Carlyle is assessing as part of a broader sale process triggered by recent U.S. sanctions on Lukoil (SeeNews) From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Carlyle repurchased about 1.57 million shares for 100 million dollars, representing 0.44 percent of shares outstanding (company buyback update) Since launching its buyback program on October 28, 2021, Carlyle has repurchased approximately 24.65 million shares, or 6.85 percent of its share base, for a total of about 1.01 billion dollars (company buyback update) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly to approximately 66 dollars from about 65.7 dollars.Narrative Update • Dec 12
CG: Global Asset Deals And Completed Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Carlyle Group has inched higher to approximately 65.73 dollars from 65 dollars, as analysts modestly refine their models to reflect slightly lower perceived risk, resilient top line expansion, and a marginally stronger long term profitability profile. What's in the News Carlyle is exploring a potential bid for the foreign assets of sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil and may seek a U.S. licence to negotiate.Narrative Update • Nov 28
CG: Buybacks And Global Deal Pursuits Will Drive Momentum Ahead
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for the Carlyle Group from $65.56 to $65.00. They cite modest adjustments in profit margin and discount rate estimates, even though they expect slightly higher revenue growth.Narrative Update • Nov 14
CG: Increased Private Equity Interest Will Drive Momentum In Precision Engineering
Analysts have revised their fair value target for Carlyle Group from $69.25 to $65.56. They cite shifts in revenue growth expectations and profit margin forecasts as the primary drivers behind the adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 31
CG: Minority Stake Deal And Buybacks Will Drive Value Creation
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Carlyle Group from $69.06 to $69.25, citing minor improvements in estimated revenue growth and projected profits. What's in the News Carlyle Group is reportedly among private equity firms in discussions to acquire a minority stake in Nash Industries, an auto components maker in Bengaluru, as part of its first institutional fundraising round (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 16
Global Partnerships And Geographic Expansion Will Unlock Value
Analysts have raised their price target for Carlyle Group from $68.08 to $69.06 per share. They cited improved revenue growth expectations and a modest reduction in implied risk, even as profit margin forecasts were slightly lowered.Narrative Update • Aug 08
Global Partnerships And Geographic Expansion Will Unlock Value
Despite a significant downgrade in revenue growth forecasts and a slight increase in future P/E, Carlyle Group's consensus analyst price target has been raised from $61.70 to $65.88. What's in the News John C.Analysis Article • Jul 15
Revenues Not Telling The Story For The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CG) After Shares Rise 28%
Despite an already strong run, The Carlyle Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:CG ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 28% in...Analysis Article • May 13
Subdued Growth No Barrier To The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CG) With Shares Advancing 26%
The Carlyle Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:CG ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 26% in...Shareholder Returns
| CG | US Capital Markets | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.1% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 18.8% | 14.0% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: CG exceeded the US Capital Markets industry which returned 16.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CG underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CG volatility | |
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| CG Average Weekly Movement | 5.9% |
| Capital Markets Industry Average Movement | 3.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CG's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2,500 | Harvey Schwartz | www.carlyle.com |
The Carlyle Group Inc. is an investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. Within direct investments, it specializes in management-led/ Leveraged buyouts, privatizations, divestitures, strategic minority equity investments, structured credit, global distressed and corporate opportunities, small and middle market, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, senior debt, mezzanine and leveraged finance, and venture and growth capital financings, seed/startup, early venture, emerging growth, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, PIPES, recapitalization. The firm invests across four segments which include Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies, and Solutions.
The Carlyle Group Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$18.28b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$808.70m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.03b |
21.8x
P/E Ratio4.4x
P/S RatioIs CG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CG income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$4.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$936.30m |
| Gross Profit | US$3.10b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.29b |
| Earnings | US$808.70m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.25 |
| Gross Margin | 76.78% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.06% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 190.2% |
How did CG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.9%
Current Dividend Yield62%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 20:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Carlyle Group Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Roger Freeman | Barclays |
| Benjamin Budish | Barclays |
| Brennan Hawken | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |