Business Description

The Carlyle Group Inc. is a leading global alternative asset management firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company operates across three core business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions (Carlyle AlpInvest). With a vast geographic footprint spanning nearly 30 offices across four continents, Carlyle serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals worldwide. It is distinctive for its massive scale, managing hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, and its deep industry expertise across diverse sectors.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Transaction-Based Revenues2,396,6002,188,1002,043,2002,030,100
Net Interest Income851,000849,800782,200446,900
Other Revenues1,532,2002,387,900138,5001,961,700
Total Revenues4,779,8005,425,8002,963,9004,438,700
Cost of Sales2,206,2002,704,9002,376,5001,925,900
Gross Profit2,573,6002,720,900587,4002,512,800
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses784,300665,600652,100575,800
Operating Profit1,789,3002,055,300(64,700)1,937,000
Interest and Investment Income117,90024,0006,900(41,500)
Interest Expense(748,200)(685,900)(542,900)(322,000)
Non-Operating Income200300(200)(1,000)
Total Non-Operating Income(630,100)(661,600)(536,200)(364,500)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes1,159,2001,393,700(600,900)1,572,500
Provision for Income Taxes214,500302,600(104,200)287,800
Consolidated Net Income944,7001,091,100(496,700)1,284,700
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other136,00070,700111,70059,700
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders808,7001,020,400(608,400)1,225,000
Basic EPS2.252.85-1.683.39
Diluted EPS2.182.77-1.683.35
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding359,681358,584361,396361,278
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding370,914368,025361,396365,708
Shares Outstanding357,374357,184361,326362,299
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents1,970,2001,266,0001,440,3001,360,700
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents1,970,2001,266,0001,440,3001,360,700
Total Current Assets1,970,2001,266,0001,440,3001,360,700
Net Intangible Assets507,100634,100766,100897,800
Other Long-Term Assets32,20027,60016,50015,800
Total Assets29,116,00023,103,50021,176,00021,403,000
Accounts Payable543,700389,800333,800369,200
Accrued Expenses5,849,4005,446,6004,922,2004,320,900
Unearned Revenue129,200138,700140,300126,400
Other Current Liabilities276,700285,900319,900403,400
Total Current Liabilities6,799,0006,261,0005,716,2005,219,900
Long-Term Debt13,423,0009,007,7008,767,5008,176,900
Leases470,200488,600488,100502,900
Other Long-Term Liabilities1,366,700998,600419,700682,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities15,259,90010,494,9009,675,3009,361,800
Total Liabilities22,058,90016,755,90015,391,50014,581,700
Common Stock3,6003,6003,6003,600
Additional Paid-in Capital4,285,8003,892,3003,403,0003,138,500
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(170,200)(329,800)(297,300)(322,200)
Retained Earnings1,642,3002,040,8002,082,1003,401,100
Total Common Shareholders' Equity5,761,5005,606,9005,191,4006,221,000
Minority Interests and Other1,295,600740,700593,100600,300
Total Shareholders' Equity7,057,1006,347,6005,784,5006,821,300
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity29,116,00023,103,50021,176,00021,403,000
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income944,7001,091,100(496,700)1,284,700
Depreciation & Amortization192,100184,100180,600147,400
Share-Based Compensation Expense374,700467,900249,100154,000
Other Adjustments(5,475,300)(2,605,400)149,800(1,572,700)
Changes in Trading Assets429,300112,100171,000(155,000)
Changes in Trade Receivables44,700(27,600)(33,400)(82,500)
Changes in Accounts Payable149,70058,800(33,200)(14,300)
Changes in Accrued Expenses95,100(37,100)10,600(135,400)
Changes in Unearned Revenue(16,500)(200)15,3004,500
Changes in Other Operating Activities(4,534,200)(1,967,700)(746,500)(1,515,100)
Cash from Operating Activities(3,275,500)(759,500)204,900(379,300)
Capital Expenditure(99,400)(77,700)(66,600)(40,600)
Purchases of Investments(5,000)(187,300)(69,600)
Proceeds from Sale of Investments5,100210,30050,000
Payments for Business Acquisitions(150,200)
Other Investing Activities(618,400)
Cash from Investing Activities(99,400)(77,600)(43,600)(828,800)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt10,400
Repayments of Short-Term Debt(10,400)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt0
Issuance of Long-Term Debt90,00011,10012,00073,200
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(56,500)(130,900)(17,200)(16,700)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt33,500(119,800)(5,200)56,500
Issuance of Common Shares38,900
Repurchases of Common Shares(686,500)(554,600)(203,500)(185,600)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(686,500)(554,600)(203,500)(146,700)
Common Share Dividends Paid(505,100)(503,000)(497,700)(443,600)
Other Financing Activities4,353,6001,860,200606,800648,600
Cash from Financing Activities3,990,400682,800(99,600)114,800
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents91,600(21,300)18,900(20,300)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash707,100(175,600)80,600(1,113,600)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$21.12B
P/E27.11x
P/S4.42x
EV/EBITDA17.33x
Return on Equity14.1%
Return on Invested Capital6.0%
Current Ratio0.29x
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow Margin-70.6%

Margins

Gross margin
107.4%
Operating margin
74.7%
Net margin
39.4%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $584M -0.4% 15.5% $90M
Q4 2025 $607M +1.6% 118.8% $721M
Q3 2025 $583M +9.5% 29.1% $170M
Q2 2025 $620M +16.1% 95.5% $592M
Q1 2025 $586M 52.2% $306M
Q4 2024 $597M 64.8% $387M
Q3 2024 $533M 183.7% $978M
Q2 2024 $534M 76.0% $406M

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Financial data last updated 2026-07-11. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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