Carlyle Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results with 17% Increase in Distributable Earnings
Carlyle (CG) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 17% year-over-year increase in distributable earnings per share to $1.12. This growth was primarily fueled by a significant surge in net realized performance revenues, which reached $100 million—a fivefold increase compared to the previous year due to successful realizations within the private equity and energy platforms. The firm continues to expand its scale, reporting total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $479 billion. Growth was particularly strong in credit and wealth strategies, with global credit inflows reaching $7 billion during the quarter. Carlyle also noted a significant increase in pending fee-earning AUM, which rose nearly 50% year over year to $28 billion. Despite some headwinds mentioned by CEO Harvey Schwartz regarding fundraising dynamics in the wealth and credit channels, the firm maintains high liquidity with $94 billion in dry powder. Strategic asset monetization remains a priority, evidenced by $24 billion in global private equity distributions over the last 12 months.
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