The Carlyle Group shares rise 5.67% after hours on record 2025 fee-related earnings and $54B inflows.

The Carlyle Group Inc. surged 5.67% in after-hours trading following the release of record Q4 2025 earnings and full-year results. The company reported $1.24 billion in fee-related earnings (FRE) for 2025, a 12% year-over-year increase, and $1.7 billion in distributable earnings (DE), up 11%. Assets under management (AUM) reached a record $477 billion, driven by $54 billion in inflows, surpassing its $40 billion target. CEO Harvey Schwartz highlighted strong monetization momentum and strategic growth in credit and private equity segments, while the board declared a $0.35 quarterly dividend. Despite macroeconomic risks, management emphasized resilience in core businesses and robust cash flow generation, reinforcing investor confidence in the firm’s long-term strategy.