Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG) is a global investment firm that manages a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, real estate, and credit. The company is known for its strategic investments and partnerships, which have helped it grow its Assets Under Management (AUM) significantly. Carlyle competes with other major investment firms like BlackRock, Inc. and Lazard, Inc.
On August 14, 2025, Devin Ryan from JMP Securities set a price target of $75 for Carlyle Group. At that time, the stock was trading at $65.43, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 14.63%. This optimistic outlook is supported by Carlyle's recent performance, as the stock has reached a new 52-week high of $64.09 before closing at $61.57.
Carlyle's shares have surged by 57.5% over the past year, significantly outperforming the industry average growth of 22.9%. This impressive growth is attributed to strong second-quarter results, with segmental revenues increasing by 24.7% and Fee Related Earnings growing by 18.3% year over year. These financial achievements have contributed to the stock's recent price surge.
The company's strategic partnerships, such as those with Citigroup and Fortitude Re, have played a crucial role in expanding Carlyle's AUM. This expansion has fueled investor optimism, further boosting the stock's performance. As of now, Carlyle's market capitalization stands at approximately $23.67 billion, with a trading volume of 3,241,065 shares on the NASDAQ exchange.
Currently, Carlyle's stock price is $65.43, reflecting an increase of 1.03% with a change of $0.67. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $64.47 and a high of $65.90 today. Over the past year, CG has reached a high of $65.97 and a low of $33.02, showcasing its strong upward trajectory.
