The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) Stock Price & Analysis
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) closed at USD 39.2 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 39.2; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 36.59–39.29 on volume of 4,691,133 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 35.41–67.3 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (CG)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.61B, net income $364M (10.1% margin), free cash flow -$4.12B (SEC filings).
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CG (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 2 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale) (20 analysts), mean target USD 51.89 (range 41–73).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -30.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -16.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.98, revenue estimate $907M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CG)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.78B | $4.44B | $2.96B | $5.43B | $4.78B | $3.61B |
| Net income | $2.97B | $1.23B | -$608M | $1.02B | $809M | $364M |
| EPS (diluted) | $8.20 | $3.35 | -$1.68 | $2.77 | $2.18 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.75B | -$420M | $138M | -$837M | -$3.37B | -$4.12B |
| Net margin | 33.9% | 27.6% | -20.5% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Revenue growth | +199.3% | -49.5% | -33.2% | +83.1% | -11.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $2.47B | $1.36B | $1.44B | $1.27B | $1.97B | — |
| Total debt | $2.07B | $2.27B | — | — | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CG)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 27.1x, Dec 2024 18.2x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CG)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold CG. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 1.91% | $192M | Added +14.2% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.99% | $744M | Added +6.5% |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 0.43% | $55.9M | Unchanged |
| Bill Miller | Miller Value Partners | 0.40% | $1.7M | Unchanged |
Analysts (CG)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.40 on a 1–5 scale), 20 analysts; mean target USD 51.89 (low 41, high 73).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Overweight | $54 → $48 |
| 2026-10-13 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $70 → $60 |
| 2026-10-12 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $54 → $42 |
| 2026-10-08 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $64 → $53 |
| 2026-10-05 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $58 → $48 |
| 2026-10-02 | Wells Fargo | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $43 |
| 2026-09-24 | Piper Sandler | Initiated | Overweight | $54 |
| 2026-08-06 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $63 → $70 |
| 2026-08-06 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | In-Line | $48 → $51 |
| 2026-08-06 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $57 → $64 |
| 2026-08-06 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $47 → $50 |
| 2026-08-06 | Citizens | Target raised | Market Outperform | $70 → $73 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -30.0% | -16.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -30.1% | -3.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.0% | 38.5% |
| Max drawdown | -44.8% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -56.8% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Companies that name CG in their SEC reports
| Relationship to CG | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | StandardAero, Inc. (SARO) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “the term "Stockholders Agreement" refers to the stockholders agreement entered into by and among Carlyle Partners VII, the GIC Investor, certain of our other existing stockholders and the Company;” |
| partner | Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSLX) | 10-K Feb 12, 2026 | “On December 23, 2025, affiliates of Sixth Street, including us, and affiliates of Carlyle Group Inc. ("Carlyle") entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement, as amended from time to time (the "Limited Liability Company Agreement"), to co-manage Structured Credit Partners JV, LLC ("SCP"), a joint venture focused on investing in broadly syndicated first lien senior secured loans, finance…” |
CG analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.98 | $1.08 | -8.8% | $906.9M | 17 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.55 | $0.88 | -37.0% | $873.1M | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.52 | $3.72 | -5.3% | $3.63B | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.97 | $5.09 | -2.5% | $4.74B | 19 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.2 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.18% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 39.2 |
| Open | USD 39.2 |
| Day Range | USD 36.59 – 39.29 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 35.41 – 67.3 |
| Volume | 4,691,133 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CG)
Nexqual's technical model rates CG "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.53 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 42.65) |
| MACD | -1.33 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CG)
Wall Street analysts rate CG "Buy" based on 20 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 51.89 (range USD 41–73), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 20 |
| Mean Target | USD 51.89 |
| High Target | USD 73 |
| Low Target | USD 41 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 9 / 1 |
Earnings (CG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.98 |
| Revenue Estimate | $906.92M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.07 vs est 0.91 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.89 vs est 0.92 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.01 vs est 0.99 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.96 vs est 1.02 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CG)
| Total Revenue | $2.80B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -32.90% |
| Gross Margin | +98.32% |
| Operating Margin | +26.86% |
| Profit Margin | +13.01% |
| ROE | +7.77% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.98 |
| Current Ratio | 1.81 |
| Total Cash | $2.04B |
| Total Debt | $14.25B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$4.12B (-114.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CG)
Nexqual rates The Carlyle Group Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Operating margin 27% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $2.04B cash vs $14.3B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$4.12B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 2.0% |
Ownership (CG)
| Insider Ownership | +26.42% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +64.68% |
| Shares Outstanding | 356.33M |
| Float | 258.60M |
| Short % of Float | +8.31% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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