Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.36
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
62.5%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
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Safety
62.5% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
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Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$1.36
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.5%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.2%
Total Shareholder Yield7.3%
1Y Total Return-1.8%
5Y Total Return16.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,64510Y ago$36,62720Y ago$29,610
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
CG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Carlyle Group Inc. distributes 62.5% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 7.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 4.2% buyback yield, 7.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 16.4%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,627 today.
CG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.60
Avg/Payment$0.3300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.3500 | — | 3.00% | May 28, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3500 | — | 2.57% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.67% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.21% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.92% | May 27, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.81% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 2.75% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 3.41% | Aug 26, 2024 |
CG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#5 of 7
Safety
Watch
62.5% payout
Streak
0Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.3%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $16.2B | 3.0% | 62.5% | 0 | Watch |
 BXBlackstone Inc. | $97.0B | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $86.5B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 APOApollo Global Manage… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 29.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $42.5B | 6.2% | — | 6 | Unknown |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $16.1B | 19.1% | 6.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
2nd  OWLBlue Owl Capital Inc… | $14.9B | 8.6% | 6.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
CG Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.18 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | 1.8% | 4 | $2.77 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.38 | 12.2% | 4 | $-1.68 | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2022 | $1.22 | 22.5% | 4 | $3.35 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 3.9% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.20 | 12.2% | 8.20x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.00 | -26.5% | 4 | $0.97 | 103.1% | 0.97x | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $1.36 | 9.7% | 4 | $2.82 | 48.2% | 2.07x | 4.4% |
| 2018 | $1.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 151.2% | 0.66x | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | -26.2% | 4 | $2.38 | 52.1% | 1.92x | 4.0% |
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CG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CG stock.
How much dividend does CG pay per share?
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.36 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CG's next ex-dividend date?
CG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CG's dividend safe?
CG's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.5% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CG increased its dividend?
CG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.0%.
How often does CG pay dividends?
The Carlyle Group Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.36 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CG five years ago would be worth approximately $11,645 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.