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The Carlyle Group Inc.

CG · NASDAQ

Market closed$46.07$-0.560000 (-1.20%)After hours $46.07 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$46.63
Open$45.54
Day high$47.00
Day low$45.54
52-week high$69.85
52-week low$39.60
Market cap16.58B
Volume1.98M
Average volume3.50M
P/E ratio12.16
Forward P/E—
EPS3.79
Dividend yield+3.04%

Market context

Why it moved

Carlyle Group (CG) edged lower amid concerns over stagnant sales growth and below-peer earnings expansion, with analysts flagging the stock as risky due to its failure to develop new growth strategies over the past two years.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Carlyle Group shares declined modestly, underperforming a broadly firmer financial sector as investors weigh the firm's credibility around its ambitious 'super cycle' growth narrative following a Q1 2026 earnings miss. CEO Harvey Schwartz's plan targets $200B in new capital inflows and $1.9B in fee-related earnings by 2028, but Q1 EPS of $0.89 missed estimates and fell sharply from $1.14 a year earlier. Analysts hold a consensus 'Hold' with a $60.71 average price target—well above current levels—while Q2 earnings on August 5 are seen as a key test of execution.

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July 17, 2026Carlyle Group edged higher amid a broadly constructive backdrop for alternative asset managers, as a record dealmaking environment and surging Wall Street bank earnings in Q2 reinforced optimism around M&A and capital markets activity. Institutional interest remained a focus, with Fifth Third Bancorp raising its CG stake by 56% in Q1, while analysts hold a consensus 'Hold' rating with an average target of $60.71 — well above current levels — as investors await Q2 earnings on August 5 to assess whether CEO Harvey Schwartz's 'fundraising super cycle' strategy can recover from the Q1 EPS miss.

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July 15, 2026Carlyle Group shares rose modestly, recovering from recent weakness tied to its disappointing Q1 earnings miss — where revenue fell 28% year-over-year to $750.9M against a $1.01B estimate — as a broadly constructive backdrop for alternative asset managers lifted sentiment. Strong Q2 earnings from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and BlackRock highlighted a booming dealmaking and M&A environment, with global investment banking revenue up 24% in H1 2026, potentially signaling improved deal flow and exit activity ahead for private equity firms like Carlyle. The financial sector ETF (XLF) closed near its 52-week high, while analyst consensus remains "Hold" with an average price target of $60.71, well above current levels.

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July 15, 2026Carlyle Group rose sharply in regular trading, lifted by a broad financial sector rally as JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs posted blowout Q2 earnings driven by record investment banking and trading activity — conditions that historically benefit alternative asset managers like Carlyle. The tailwind came despite Carlyle's own Q1 miss, where EPS of $0.89 trailed estimates and revenue fell 28% year-over-year to $750.9M. In after-hours trading, shares pulled back modestly, broadly in line with the flat XLF sector, as investors digested a softer-than-expected June CPI print (3.5%) alongside ongoing U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions.

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July 14, 2026Carlyle Group closed modestly lower amid a risk-off session driven by renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes and a broad chip stock selloff, with the financial services sector (XLF) also slipping. Adding to near-term pressure, RBC Capital trimmed its price target on Carlyle to $56 from $58 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating, and Barclays similarly cut its target to $57 from $63 earlier this week — though both firms kept constructive long-term ratings. Investors are also weighing the headline-grabbing sale of portfolio company Copia Power to EQT for $2.6 billion, a deal Carlyle expects to return more than 5x its invested capital, underscoring its ability to generate strong exits in AI infrastructure even as Q1 earnings missed estimates and revenue fell 28% year-over-year.

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July 9, 2026The Carlyle Group closed up over 2.5%, outperforming the financial sector (XLF essentially flat in after-hours) as two major catalysts emerged: the firm announced it expects a profit exceeding 5x its investment from the $2.6 billion sale of Copia Power, and the EU approved its joint acquisition of Wyyerd with Oak Hill Capital. Analyst sentiment was mixed but constructive — Barclays trimmed its price target to $57 (from $63) while keeping an Overweight rating, and Citizens cut its target to $70 (from $75) while maintaining Market Outperform, noting the alt-asset sector trades at just 12x NTM P/E vs. a 5-year average of 20x and remains deeply oversold down ~29% YTD. Q2 2026 earnings are scheduled for August 5.

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July 8, 2026Carlyle Group closed down over 2%, pressured by a broad risk-off selloff after President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran peace framework 'over,' sending oil prices surging more than 5% and rattling global financial markets. The macro headwinds overshadowed two company-specific developments: EU approval for Carlyle and Oak Hill Capital's joint acquisition of fiber-optic network firm Wyyerd Group, and the announcement that Q2 2026 earnings will be reported on August 5. Analysts maintain an average price target of ~$59.88, implying significant upside from current levels, though technical signals reflect near-term weak sentiment.

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July 8, 2026Carlyle Group closed essentially flat as investors digest a busy week of strategic announcements and look ahead to Q2 earnings. The firm confirmed it will report second-quarter 2026 results on August 5, providing a near-term catalyst for investors still weighing the Q1 earnings miss — distributable earnings of $0.89/share came in 11% below consensus. Meanwhile, analysts trimmed their consensus price target to roughly $59.88 from ~$61.81, still implying significant upside from current levels. Recent strategic moves — including a new climate risk framework for its $475B portfolio, the ABC [ONE] defined contribution private markets solution with AllianceBernstein and Brookfield, and expanded wealth channel access via SEI — reinforce Carlyle's push to broaden its investor base and fee streams ahead of its 2028 targets.

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Ad Hoc News · July 17, 2026CG stock trades steady as Carlyle updates assets and fundraising outlookSecondaries Investor · July 15, 2026Carlyle AlpInvest closes second single asset-focused fund on $1.7bnmarketscreener.com · July 15, 2026Carlyle's Jeff Currie Says Situation in Energy Is 'Dire'VCCircle · July 13, 2026Grapevine: Carlyle, Micropack, Invus Group, Popo Ventures in newsMoomoo · July 9, 2026Barclays Maintains The Carlyle Group(CG.US) With Buy Rating, Cuts Target Price to $57Stock Titan · July 7, 2026Carlyle schedules Aug. 5 call for second-quarter 2026 resultsStock Titan · April 9, 2026Carlyle will break down quarterly results May 7 in a public webcastStock Titan · February 26, 2026Carlyle targets $200B inflows and okays $2B share buyback by 2028
Benzinga · July 13, 2026RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Carlyle Group, Lowers Price Target to $56
Mt Newswire · July 13, 2026RBC Capital Adjusts Carlyle Price Target to $56 From $58, Maintains Sector Perform Rating
Mt Newswire · July 8, 2026Carlyle, Oak Hill Capital Win EU Approval for Wyyerd Acquisition
Mt Newswire · June 22, 2026Market Chatter: Carlyle Group to Re-Assess Weather-Related Risks
Benzinga · June 12, 2026Deal Dispatch: Carlyle Buys Chung Ho Group, Second Nature Brands Acquires Tillamook Country Smoker, GoHealth Bankruptcy
Benzinga · June 10, 2026Reported Earlier: 'Carlyle Seeks Banks for India IPO of Healthcare RCM Provider' - Bloomberg
Mt Newswire · June 10, 2026Market Chatter: Carlyle Seeks Banks to Advise on India IPO of Healthcare RCM Business
Mt Newswire · June 8, 2026Sector Update: Financial Stocks Softer Monday Afternoon

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