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The Carlyle Group Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Executive summary
Q3 2025 delivered strong results with $17 billion in organic inflows, record AUM of $474 billion, and significant capital raised across Global Wealth and Insurance Solutions, positioning the firm to exceed updated 2025 financial targets.
Fee-related earnings (FRE) were $312 million, up 12% year-over-year, and distributable earnings (DE) were $368 million ($0.96/share), both showing robust growth.
Strong client engagement and diversified growth drivers across credit, secondaries, and global wealth channels support momentum into 2026.
Financial highlights
U.S. GAAP income before provision for income taxes was $86 million, with a margin of 25.8%.
Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $2.88 billion, with total expenses of $2.36 billion.
Quarterly dividend declared at $0.35 per share, payable November 19, 2025.
Year-to-date FRE totaled $946 million, up 16%; distributable earnings YTD at $1.3 billion, up 10% from last year.
Total fee revenue increased 11% in Q3 and 13% YTD, the fastest pace in three years.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects strong momentum through year-end and into 2026, with the business well-positioned to exceed updated 2025 financial targets.
Confident in exceeding updated full-year targets: FRE growth of ~10% (up from 6%) and inflows of $50 billion (up from $40 billion).
Anticipate significant step up in realizations in Q4, with $4-5 billion of announced transactions likely to close.
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Massive Investment Firm
The Carlyle Group is an American investment firm with multinational operations. The company specializes in three key business segments: Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Global Investment Solutions. It operates across various industries, including technology, media, telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, transportation, and consumer and retail. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq.
Leveraged Buyouts
The Carlyle Group was established in 1987. Its early focus was on leveraged buyouts and private equity investments, primarily in the defense and aerospace sectors. This focus aligned with the founders' backgrounds and the political and economic climate of the time, especially in Washington, D.C., where the firm is headquartered. Today, Carlyle is one of the world's largest private equity firms, with a broad portfolio encompassing various sectors and geographies. It has evolved from a firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and defense sector investments to a global investment powerhouse with a diverse range of assets and strategies. Some examples of publicly traded companies similar to Carlyle are Blackstone, KKR, and Apollo Global Management.
Global Private Equity
Global Private Equity is the company’s largest business segment and its main driver of revenue, representing a significant portion of its assets under management Carlyle engages in a range of investment activities, focusing on acquiring and managing equity in private companies across various industries and geographies. Carlyle leverages its deep industry expertise, extensive global network, and significant capital resources to identify and invest in companies with the potential for value creation. The firm employs a hands-on approach, often actively participating in the strategic management of its portfolio companies to drive growth and operational improvements. Investments span multiple sectors, including technology, healthcare, industrial, consumer, and financial services.
Global Credit and Global Investment Solutions
In its Global Credit segment, Carlyle specializes in credit investments, offering a range of strategies that include direct lending, structured credit, and distressed credit. This segment caters to borrowers often underserved by traditional banks, providing flexible financing solutions.
The Global Investment Solutions division focuses on investment solutions across various asset classes. It offers customized portfolios, co-investment opportunities, and advisory services, primarily to institutional investors. It encompasses fund-of-funds, secondary investments, and private equity access programs, providing clients with tailored investment solutions.
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