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CG·The Carlyle Group Inc.

$35.76
-1.48 (-3.97%)
After Hours
High
$37.24
Open
$36.72
Market Cap
13.29B
52W High
$67.30
Low
$35.41
P. Close
$35.76
P/E
36.53
52W Low
$37.05
Fwd P/E
7.48
DailyIQ Est.
$54.13
Inst. Ownership
37.1%
Short Interest
6.17%
Days to Cover
6.2
Div. Yield
3.76%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 17
Technical Score (1D)
12
BEARISH
News Sentiment
35
BEARISH
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) scores 12 on the 1D Technical Score, placing it near the bottom of DailyIQ's momentum ranking: its 12-month price momentum, excluding the latest month, trails most of the stocks we track. The SELL signal and declining momentum reflect that, and the trend bias is bearish. Sentiment at 35 is aligned with the technical read. A low rank describes relative performance, not an oversold condition, so it is not by itself a bounce signal. $38.43 is the first level a recovery would need to clear; $35.47 is the near-term floor. DailyIQ's indicator breakdown shows how individual readings such as RSI (oversold) and MACD (bearish) look right now. Those readings are context only and do not feed the Technical Score, which ranks CG's momentum against the rest of the universe.
LOW TARGET
$41 +14.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$53 +46.9%
13 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$73 +104.1%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$41.00 - $73.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
4/11/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$54.13 (+51.3%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
CG
Description
The Carlyle Group Inc. is an investment firm that strategically deploys capital across four primary segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Market Strategies, and Solutions. Its core business involves direct investments, including leveraged buyouts, minority equity stakes, and venture capital, spanning diverse sectors such as industrial, consumer, healthcare, technology, and real estate. Carlyle targets companies globally, with a particular focus on North America, Europe, and Asia, and typically holds investments for four to six years. The firm's investment strategy often involves taking majority or minority positions in companies, with a preference for those demonstrating growth potential and enterprise values ranging from $31.57 million to $1 billion. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and operates through a network of offices worldwide.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
785,613 shares
$34.8M
Rubenstein David M.-
Sell400,000 shares2026-09-11
Rubenstein David M.-
Gift100,000 shares2026-09-11
Jenkins Mark DavidCo-President
Award/Grant6,264 shares2026-08-26
LoBue LindsayChief Operating Officer
Award/Grant2,657 shares2026-08-26
SCHWARTZ HARVEY MChief Executive Officer
Award/Grant19,240 shares2026-08-26
50/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✕Revenue declining year over year
✓Positive net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Net Margin
16.9%
Revenue CAGR
3.6%
Debt / Equity
0.03x
Return on Equity
11.5%
Earnings Summary
The Carlyle Group Inc. is a global investment firm that deploys capital across corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies, and solutions, focusing on leveraged buyouts and minority equity stakes in diverse sectors such as industrial, consumer, healthcare, technology, and real estate. Operating in the financial services sector, Carlyle’s business model centers on identifying growth‑potential companies and holding them for four to six years, generating returns through equity and debt investments worldwide. In Q1 2025 Carlyle reported earnings per share of $1.14, surpassing the $0.95 estimate, while revenue reached $1.0432 billion, a figure that, although not directly comparable to estimates, indicates robust top‑line performance. The company’s most recent quarterly data are incomplete, with Q1 2026 earnings and revenue figures pending, and Q2–Q3 2026 estimates showing EPS expectations of $0.91 and $0.997 and revenue targets of $911.7 million and $1.042 billion respectively; actual results for these periods are not yet available. Historically, Carlyle has posted a 9.5% compounded annual EPS growth and a 7.1% compounded annual revenue growth, both modest relative to sector peers, and analysts have noted limited long‑term upside. The firm has consistently beat earnings estimates in recent quarters, yet revenue growth has lagged benchmarks, reflecting competitive pressures and valuation concerns. Recent news highlights a shift in analyst sentiment: RBC Capital lowered its price target from $58 to $48 citing valuation and earnings pressure, while Wells Fargo maintained a neutral stance with a $43 target; a mid‑cap review labeled Carlyle a sell target due to growth limitations. Key will be how Carlyle navigates competitive pressures and whether its investment strategy yields higher returns to offset modest growth rates.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.92$0.98$1.05$1.11$1.17Q1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$1.09 - -
Q1'25$0.95$1.14+19.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.0B$1.0B$1.0B$1.0B$1.0BQ1'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$1.0B - -
Q1'25 - $1.0B -

Market Data

CG Stock Snapshot

BEARISH12/100
$35.77+$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
13.29B
P/E ratio
36.5
Day range
$35.41 – $37.24
News sentiment
35/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$52.53 (+46.9%)
Consensus
Buy · 27 analysts
52-week range-3.5% off low · -46.8% from high
$37.05$67.30
Price $35.77 DailyIQ Est. $54.13

CG's technical picture is under pressure, with momentum working against price. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Behaviour On Record

What CG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
21.0% 11th pct
Below its peak
-46.3%
vs 200-day average
-23.9%
Up days (1y)
49%

The Carlyle Group Inc. is currently running 21.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CG's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 11th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 32.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CG is trading -46.3% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -32.6%, and the deepest was -54.3% in 2022. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -23.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 8th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CG closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, CG finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +3.3% and an average of +1.0%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +8.2% on average, its weakest August at -5.8%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 296 of 3,266 sessions (9.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +11.3% and -15.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CG's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CG's sector?

The Carlyle Group Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CG?

CallsPuts

For The Carlyle Group Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 11.77), with at-the-money implied volatility around 111.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±7.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $36.89–$43.02.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
11.77
ATM implied volatility
111.3%
Total open interest
10,472
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±7.7% ($36.89–$43.02)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CG?

UBS most recently reiterated its rating on The Carlyle Group Inc. to Buy on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $60 (from $70). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
UBS — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$70 → $60
Oct 12, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$54 → $42
Oct 8, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$64 → $53
Oct 5, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$58 → $48
Oct 2, 2026Wells FargoInitiatedEqual-Weight$43
Sep 24, 2026Piper SandlerInitiatedOverweight$54
Aug 6, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$63 → $70
Aug 6, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$48 → $51
Aug 6, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$57 → $64
Aug 6, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$47 → $50
Aug 6, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$70 → $73
Jul 13, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$56 → $48

Peers & ETF holders

CG peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

35/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish reduced Carlyle Group’s price target from $64 to $53 while keeping an Overweight stance. The downgrade reflects concerns about the firm’s valuation relative to peers. The rating change signals a modest negative view on CG’s near‑term upside potential.
What did this article say?
The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) announced that it will publish its third‑quarter 2026 financial results on November 5, 2026, and host an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST. The call will be webcast and replayed via the company’s investor relations website. Executives, including CEO Harvey Schwartz, CFO Justin Plouffe, and Head of Public Investor Relations Daniel Harris, will discuss the earnings during the session. The release will be distributed through all standard CG channels. No guidance or material updates were disclosed in the announcement.
What did this article say?
The article identifies Carlyle Group (CG) as one of two mid‑cap stocks to sell, citing concerns over its competitive position and growth prospects. It highlights CG’s status as a global investment firm with a diversified portfolio across private equity, credit, and investment solutions. The recommendation stems from perceived risks in the firm’s ability to scale and compete against larger, more resource‑rich competitors. This stance signals a negative outlook for CG, suggesting potential downside for investors holding the stock.
What did this article say?
RBC reduced its price target for Carlyle Group (CG) from $58 to $48 while maintaining a sector perform rating. The downgrade reflects concerns over CG’s valuation relative to peers and potential earnings pressure. The move signals a negative outlook for the company’s stock, potentially impacting investor sentiment and trading activity. This adjustment is a confirmed, material negative catalyst for CG.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital analyst Bart Dziarski lowered Carlyle Group’s (NASDAQ:CG) price target from $58 to $48 while keeping the rating at Sector Perform. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The move signals a modest negative outlook for CG’s share price. No other significant catalysts were cited in the note.
What did this article say?
Wells Fargo opened a new research note on Carlyle Group Inc. (CG), assigning the stock an equal‑weight rating and a $43 price target. The bank’s analysts noted CG’s current valuation and earnings outlook, positioning the target as a modest upside relative to the market average. The rating change signals a neutral stance, suggesting the market already priced in most of the company’s fundamentals. No immediate catalysts or earnings surprises were highlighted, indicating a cautious outlook.
What did this article say?
Wells Fargo analyst Daniel Welden began coverage of Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) on October 2, assigning an Equal‑Weight rating and a $43 price target. The move signals the bank’s belief that CG’s valuation is attractive relative to peers. The coverage initiation may influence investor perception and trading activity, though it does not alter CG’s fundamentals directly.
What did this article say?
Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) saw its share price drop to $39.69 over the past six months, marking a 14.5% decline for shareholders. Analysts highlighted that the company’s revenue has grown at only a 7.1% compounded annual rate, below sector benchmarks, and earnings per share increased at a modest 9.5% rate. The report cautions that these figures suggest limited long‑term upside and recommends investors consider alternative opportunities.
What did this article say?
Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love announced a new coverage of Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) on September 24, assigning an Overweight rating. The firm set a price target of $54, signaling confidence in CG’s future earnings potential. This endorsement is expected to influence investor sentiment and could support the stock’s valuation.

Technical Analysis

Real-time indicators across multiple timeframes

12
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $5.98B combined position · 15 adding, 10 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy31,984,0538.96%$1.35B2026-08-07
Harris Associates L P▲ Buy17,661,6254.95%$743.73M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▼ Sell11,813,7983.31%$497.48M2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▼ Sell9,993,4082.80%$420.82M2026-08-13
William Blair Investment Management, LLC▼ Sell5,914,9051.66%$249.08M2026-08-12
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy5,224,5551.46%$219.42M2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy4,358,4551.22%$183.53M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell3,646,3001.02%$153.55M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy2,576,5580.72%$108.50M2026-08-13
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy2,184,8540.61%$92.00M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy1,886,4900.53%$79.44M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell1,574,1430.44%$66.29M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell1,071,3940.30%$43.41M2026-08-12
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy835,1710.23%$35.17M2026-09-02
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy744,7000.21%$31.36M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy683,7540.19%$28.79M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell600,2410.17%$25.28M2026-08-13
Squarepoint Ops LLC▲ Buy495,6080.14%$20.87M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy375,4850.11%$18.17M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell381,0440.11%$16.05M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy250,1890.07%$10.54M2026-08-03
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy238,8830.07%$10.06M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell234,9420.07%$9.89M2026-08-14
Soros Fund Management LLC▼ Sell226,7670.06%$9.55M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:7.36M sh bought ($310.04M)8.17M sh sold ($343.93M)net -808.5K sh (−$33.89M)
Congressional Trading Activity
5 disclosed trades · ~$390.0K est. traded value · 2 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$50K - $100K2025-05-122025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-04-172025-05-08
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-04-072025-05-08
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-03-052025-04-11
John HoevenSenateND▲ Buy$100K - $250K2013-04-292014-05-08