Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. (CGBD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Carlyle Secured Lending NASDAQ: CGBD reported second-quarter 2026 net investment income of $24 million, or $0.35 per share, fully covering its recently revised base quarterly dividend. The company said it continued to expand its investment portfolio and joint ventures despite what Chief Executive Officer Alex Chi described as a complicated backdrop for new deal activity shaped by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.
NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CGBD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) today announced its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Alex Chi, CGBD's Chief Executive Officer, said, “CGBD had another strong quarter of earnings in the second quarter, with full coverage on the updated quarterly dividend and low non-accruals.
WP Carey (WPC) delivered a steady dividend raise, maintaining a 5.1% yield and demonstrating resilient income performance. Four BDCs—PFLT, CCAP, CGBD, OBDC—implemented double-digit dividend cuts, reflecting sector volatility and recent price declines near 52-week lows. Despite dividend reductions, all BDCs remain in the RIG portfolio, with recommendations to hold as dividend coverage stabilizes and recovery potential emerges.
Shares of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (NASDAQ: CGBD - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of "Hold" from the seven research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average
NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“Carlyle Secured Lending”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 7, 2026 to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company will report its quarterly financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Carlyle Secured Lending cut its Q2'26 dividend by 12.5% to $0.35/share, aligning with industry peers facing similar pressures. CGBD's portfolio remains high quality, with a non-accrual ratio of just 0.9% (based off of fair value) and 83% of investments in first lien debt. Shares trade at a 34% discount to NAV, a steeper discount than peers, reflecting recent dividend cuts but presenting potential undervaluation.
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Carlyle Secured Lending remains under pressure, with a continued sell rating due to declining NAV, earnings, and weak growth catalysts. CGBD trades at a historically deep 30.9% discount to NAV, but this reflects structural challenges, including a year-long NAV decline and lackluster new investment activity. The dividend was cut 12.5% to $0.35/share (12.7% yield), with thin coverage and rising reliance on spillover income, raising concerns about sustainability.
