TD Cowen raises Carlyle Group stock price target to $80 on favorable outlook

Published 07/08/2025, 15:48
TD Cowen raises Carlyle Group stock price target to $80 on favorable outlook

Investing.com - TD Cowen has raised its price target on The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ:CG) to $80.00 from $70.00 while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. The alternative asset manager, currently trading at $62.08, has shown impressive momentum with a 69.5% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly undervalued based on its Fair Value metrics.

The investment firm cited the company’s second-quarter results, released on August 6, as representing "another favorable narrative shift" that is likely to result in further multiple expansion both in absolute terms and relative to peers. With a market capitalization of $22.4 billion and a solid financial health score rated as "GOOD" by InvestingPro, Carlyle demonstrates strong fundamentals.

TD Cowen expects market dialogue around Carlyle to shift from "PE dilutive" risk to "PE accretive upside," noting significant model improvements tied to improving capital markets and diversifying earnings and valuation drivers.

The new $80 price target represents approximately 17 times TD Cowen’s revised 2026 earnings estimate, compared to about 15 times previously, reflecting what the firm describes as faster, more durable growth, higher margins, and a declining risk profile.

TD Cowen identified Carlyle Group as its top pick in the alternatives investment sector following this analysis.

In other recent news, Carlyle Group reported record fee-related earnings and assets under management for the second quarter of 2025. The firm’s fee-related earnings reached $323 million, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period last year. Additionally, Carlyle’s assets under management soared to a record $465 billion, reflecting a strong financial performance. Meanwhile, Centerra Gold announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.07 per common share. This dividend amounts to approximately C$14.3 million, or US$10.5 million in total, and will be payable on September 4, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2025. The dividend qualifies as an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes. These developments highlight significant financial movements for both companies, providing investors with essential information for their portfolios.

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