Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, TD Cowen Analyst Says

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) had its price objective hoisted by research analysts at TD Cowen from $65.00 to $67.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. TD Cowen’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 28.81% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on CG. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Carlyle Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on shares of Carlyle Group in a research note on Monday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $67.00 price target on the stock. Barclays boosted their price objective on Carlyle Group from $65.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Carlyle Group from $66.00 to $67.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price objective on Carlyle Group from $81.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $66.21.

Carlyle Group Stock Performance

Shares of Carlyle Group stock traded down $2.44 during trading on Friday, hitting $52.02. 2,365,851 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,044,219. Carlyle Group has a 1-year low of $33.02 and a 1-year high of $69.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $18.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 2.05. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $59.55 and a 200-day moving average price of $59.60. The company has a current ratio of 2.49, a quick ratio of 2.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78.

Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The financial services provider reported $1.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.04 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $1.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09 billion. Carlyle Group had a net margin of 16.92% and a return on equity of 23.98%. Carlyle Group’s quarterly revenue was up 84.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.92 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Carlyle Group will post 4.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Carlyle Group

In related news, Director David M. Rubenstein sold 625,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.55, for a total transaction of $35,343,750.00. Following 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 26.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Carlyle Group

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of CG. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in Carlyle Group by 150.3% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 498 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 299 shares in the last quarter. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of Carlyle Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. WFA of San Diego LLC acquired a new position in Carlyle Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Carlyle Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Motco acquired a new position in shares of Carlyle Group during the third quarter worth $40,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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: Carlyle reported record FRE, AUM and $54B of inflows for 2025, beating its targets and laying out an ambition for >$200B of cumulative inflows by 2028 — a clear revenue and fee-growth signal that supports future earnings and cash generation. Carlyle Beats Inflows Target in 2025, Sets Bold 2028 Goals
• Positive Sentiment: Carlyle unveiled a 3‑year growth roadmap at its 2026 shareholder update, including FRE and distributable earnings targets and a buyback plan — initiatives that typically support EPS and investor returns if executed. Carlyle Presents Growth Outlook at 2026 Shareholder Update
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio company Quest Global (Carlyle‑backed) confirmed plans for an India IPO in the next 12–18 months, which could realize value for Carlyle and support distributable proceeds and AUM growth if the exit is successful. Carlyle-backed Quest Global plans India IPO next year, CEO says
• Neutral Sentiment: Management presented detailed slides and commentary at the shareholder/analyst call that reiterate demand for private capital and private credit — useful context for longer-term thesis but not an immediate earnings surprise. The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) Shareholder/Analyst Call – Slideshow
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Harvey Schwartz told CNBC that demand for capital is rising across products — a supportive macro commentary but mostly reiterative of the shareholder update. Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz: The demand for capital is going up in all forms
• Neutral Sentiment: Press pieces summarizing the shareholder update explain why trading has been volatile today—these syntheses help explain intraday moves but add no new company‑specific data. Why Is Carlyle (CG) Stock Rocketing Higher Today
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target slightly to $54 but kept an Underperform rating — a reminder some sell‑side analysts remain cautious on valuation or near‑term returns despite the company’s targets. This leaves room for mixed investor reactions and limits unanimous upside. BofA Boosts Carlyle (CG) Target amid Broader Asset Manager Estimate Revisions

About Carlyle Group

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.