Compensation and benefits
The Carlyle Group Compensation and benefits decreased by 102.2% to -$21.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 104.3%, from $493.30M to -$21.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows a downward trend with a -14.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.27B | $762.50M | $869.10M | $664.70M | $526.40M | $469.10M | $265.70M | $420.30M | $246.40M | $278.10M | $1.43B | $257.40M | $475.70M | $1.48B | $491.70M | $493.30M | $774.90M | -$17.70M | $955.70M | -$21.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -40.1% | +14.0% | -23.5% | -20.8% | -10.9% | -43.4% | +58.2% | -41.4% | +12.9% | +414.8% | -82.0% | +84.8% | +211.1% | -66.8% | +0.3% | +57.1% | -102.3% | >999% | -102.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -58.6% | -38.5% | -69.4% | -36.8% | -53.2% | -40.7% | +438.8% | -38.8% | +93.1% | +432.2% | -65.7% | +91.6% | +62.9% | -101.2% | +94.4% | -104.3% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Credit | $78.30M | $83.40M | $100.70M | $96.90M | $91.30M | $88.50M | $135.10M | $100.00M |
| Carlyle AlpInvest | — | — | — | $53.70M | $45.30M | $53.00M | $80.80M | $48.70M |
| Global Investment Solutions | $42.50M | $66.90M | $60.30M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Global Private Equity | — | — | $241.40M | $301.10M | — | — | $245.60M | — |
| Total | $475.70M | $1.48B | $491.70M | $493.30M | $774.90M | -$17.70M | $955.70M | -$21.00M |
Global Investment Solutions, Investment Solutions were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Carlyle Group's compensation and benefits?
- The Carlyle Group (CG) reported compensation and benefits of -$21.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has The Carlyle Group's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- The Carlyle Group's compensation and benefits decreased by 104.3% year-over-year, from $493.30M to -$21.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for The Carlyle Group's compensation and benefits?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Carlyle Group's compensation and benefits has grown at a -14.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.03B to $2.21B.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.