Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.37
The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
49.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CG Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is rising.
CG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$1.37
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR7.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.7%
1Y Total Return30.1%
5Y Total Return30.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,09210Y ago$39,57520Y ago$32,395
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Carlyle Group Inc. distributes 49.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — 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: 2.7% dividend yield, 3.0% buyback yield, 5.7% 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 30.9%, with dividends contributing 14.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,575 today.
CG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.50
Avg/Payment$0.3250
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| May 13, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 3.36% | May 21, 2024 |
CG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
49.3% payout
Streak
0Y
7.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.7%
#5 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $18.5B | 2.7% | 49.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BXBlackstone Inc. | $96.2B | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $90.9B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 APOApollo Global Manage… | $74.0B | 1.4% | 24.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $40.4B | 6.6% | — | 7 | Unknown |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $17.5B | 17.6% | 6.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 BAMBrookfield Asset Man… | $81.3B | 0.8% | 29.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  OWLBlue Owl Capital Inc… | $16.8B | 7.6% | 6.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
CG Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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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 $1.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is CG's dividend safe?
CG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.3% 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.37 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 $13,092 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 +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.