Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Price Target Raised to $67.00

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) had its price target hoisted by TD Cowen from $65.00 to $67.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Other equities analysts also recently issued reports about the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Carlyle Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Carlyle Group in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $67.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Carlyle Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. UBS Group lowered their price objective on shares of Carlyle Group from $81.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $71.00 target price on Carlyle Group in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $66.21.

Carlyle Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CG opened at $51.99 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78, a current ratio of 2.49 and a quick ratio of 2.49. The firm has a market cap of $18.74 billion, a PE ratio of 23.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 2.07. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $59.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $59.45. Carlyle Group has a 1-year low of $33.02 and a 1-year high of $69.85.

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The financial services provider reported $1.01 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.04 by ($0.03). Carlyle Group had a return on equity of 23.98% and a net margin of 16.92%.The firm had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.09 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 84.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts expect that Carlyle Group will post 4.48 EPS for the current year.

Carlyle Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 16th were given a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Carlyle Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 64.22%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Carlyle Group

In other news, Director David M. Rubenstein sold 625,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.55, for a total value of $35,343,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 27,999,644 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,583,379,868.20. This trade represents a 2.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 26.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Carlyle Group

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CG. Allworth Financial LP grew its holdings in Carlyle Group by 150.3% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 498 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 299 shares in the last quarter. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of Carlyle Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. WFA of San Diego LLC acquired a new position in shares of Carlyle Group in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Carlyle Group in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Motco acquired a new stake in Carlyle Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 55.88% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Carlyle Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Carlyle Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $67 and maintained a Buy rating, signaling material upside vs. the current price — a vote of confidence from a sell‑side firm. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Carlyle reported record Fee Related Earnings (FRE), AUM and roughly $54B of inflows in 2025, beating its targets and setting ambitious inflow goals through 2028 — fundamentals that support higher recurring fees and long‑term earnings. Carlyle Beats Inflows Target in 2025, Sets Bold 2028 Goals
• Positive Sentiment: Carlyle outlined a 2026 shareholder update with a three‑year growth roadmap and a buyback plan to boost distributable earnings per share — a clear capital‑allocation signal that can support the equity multiple. Carlyle Presents Growth Outlook at 2026 Shareholder Update
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio company Quest Global (Carlyle‑backed) is planning an India IPO within 12–18 months, which could create monetization opportunities and positive carry for Carlyle’s funds. Carlyle-backed Quest Global plans India IPO next year, CEO says
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America nudged its target modestly higher to $54 but kept an Underperform rating — a mixed signal that tempers enthusiasm from other analysts. BofA Boosts Carlyle (CG) Target amid Broader Asset Manager Estimate Revisions
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of management’s shareholder/analyst presentation and CEO interviews explain demand dynamics in private markets and the company’s targets — useful context but not new financials. Shareholder/Analyst Call Slideshow CNBC Interview with CEO

Carlyle Group Company Profile

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global alternative asset manager that invests across a range of strategies including private equity, real assets (such as real estate and infrastructure), global credit, and investment solutions. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Washington, DC, Carlyle raises and manages investment funds that acquire, operate and exit companies and assets on behalf of institutional and private investors. The firm is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange and operates as an asset manager and investment advisor rather than as an operating company.

Carlyle’s core activities include sourcing and executing private equity buyouts and growth investments, originating and managing credit and financing solutions, and acquiring and operating real asset portfolios.