Business Segments · Cash-based compensation and benefits

Global Private Equity — Cash-based compensation and benefits

The Carlyle Group Global Private Equity — Cash-based compensation and benefits increased by 0.7% to $91.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.3%, from $100.70M to $91.30M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Global Private Equity — Cash-based compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -7.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal headcount growth or higher performance-based bonuses, while a decrease suggests cost-cutting or reduced variable compensation.

Detailed definition

The total cash expenditure related to salaries, bonuses, and benefits for employees dedicated to the private equity segm...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category across the financial services industry.

Metric ID: cg_segment_global_private_equity_cash_based_compensation_and_benefits

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$133.60M$133.60M$149.90M$153.00M$154.20M$146.70M$144.40M$148.70M$173.60M$142.30M$119.20M$109.30M$103.90M$101.10M$108.50M$100.70M$108.40M$97.40M$90.70M$91.30M
QoQ Change+0.0%+12.2%+2.1%+0.8%-4.9%-1.6%+3.0%+16.7%-18.0%-16.2%-8.3%-4.9%-2.7%+7.3%-7.2%+7.6%-10.1%-6.9%+0.7%
YoY Change+15.4%+9.8%-3.7%-2.8%+12.6%-3.0%-17.5%-26.5%-40.1%-29.0%-9.0%-7.9%+4.3%-3.7%-16.4%-9.3%
Range$90.70M$173.60M
CAGR-7.7%
Avg YoY Growth-7.9%
Median YoY Growth-5.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Carlyle Group's global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits?
The Carlyle Group (CG) reported global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits of $91.30M in Q1 2026.
How has The Carlyle Group's global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
The Carlyle Group's global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits decreased by 9.3% year-over-year, from $100.70M to $91.30M.
What is the long-term trend for The Carlyle Group's global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Carlyle Group's global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits has grown at a -7.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $546.20M to $397.20M.
What does global private equity — cash-based compensation and benefits mean?
Total cash costs for employee salaries and benefits within the segment.