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Carlyle Group Swings to Q1 Loss as Investment Income and Revenue Slump

Key Facts

1Carlyle Group swung to a loss in the first quarter, driven by a wider loss in investment income.

2The company reported a drop in total revenue during the period.

Carlyle Group reported a net loss for the first quarter of 2026, with earnings per share (EPS) coming in at $0.89, missing the consensus estimate of $0.91. Revenue for the period plummeted 28% year-over-year to $750.90 million, prompting CFRA to downgrade CG stock to a 'Sell' rating. The private equity firm's performance was hampered by a slump in distributable earnings and a decline in realized performance revenues amid challenging market conditions. Despite the bottom-line pressure, Carlyle recorded an increase in total assets under management (AUM) and revealed a record $96 billion in dry powder. Analysts remain focused on the company's ability to stabilize earnings while navigating the recent downgrade and revenue contraction.

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Version 326 days ago

What changed: Added specific revenue and EPS figures, along with the CFRA rating downgrade to 'Sell'.

Version 226 days ago

What changed: Added details regarding the earnings miss relative to analyst estimates, the decline in realized performance revenues, and the year-over-year growth in total assets under management (AUM).

Version 127 days ago

What changed: Added specific data regarding record dry powder levels and the slump in distributable earnings.