Carlyle Secured Lending

CGBD

Market cap $922M

Of 35 November Dividend Power Dogs, 12 are recommended for "safer" dividends, with free-cash-flow-yields exceeding dividend-yields, and returns from $1,000 invested equaling-or-exceeding share-price, making them ideal buys. Analyst forecasts project average net gains of 36.78% for the top ten DiviPower stocks by November 2026, with strong upside potential in select financials. Caution is advised for stocks with negative free cash flow margins, as 18 of 35 are considered cash-poor and riskier for dividend sustainability.

Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. ( CGBD ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Nishil Mehta - MD & Portfolio Manager Justin Plouffe - CEO, President & Interested Director Thomas Hennigan - CFO, Chief Risk Officer & Director Conference Call Participants Finian O'Shea - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Erik Zwick - Lucid Capital Markets, LLC, Research Division Sean-Paul Adams - B. Riley Securities, Inc., Research Division Robert Dodd - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Melissa Wedel - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.39 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.49 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CGBD) today announced that it intends to redeem all $85,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 8.20% Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") on December 1, 2025 (the "Redemption Date"). A notice of redemption will be mailed to all registered holders of the 2028 Notes by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor trustee to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A (the "Trustee"), in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2023 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and the Trustee, and the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 20, 2023 (together with the Base Indenture, the "Indenture"). The redemption price for the 2028 Notes will equal 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to, but excluding, the Redemption Date. In connection with the redemption, the 2028 Notes will be delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: CGBDL).

Carlyle Secured Lending (CGBD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Thirteen of 35 October Dividend Power Dogs are recommended for their "safer" dividends, with free cash-flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them ideal buys. The Dividend Power strategy focuses on high earnings yield and high dividend yield, creating a resilient portfolio for both downturns and bull markets. Analysts project significant gains for the top ten DiviPower stocks by October 2026, with potential net gains ranging from 36% to 190.33%.

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (“Carlyle Secured Lending”) (NASDAQ: CGBD) will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 to announce its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Company will report its quarterly financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. trades at above a 25% discount to NAV, near historic lows, offering an attractive entry point. CGBD's historical ROE averages 7.76%, with an expected ROE of 7.27% at current discounts, outpacing sector bond yields. The company's bonds yield about 5.7%, but CGBD common stock offers higher returns for those willing to accept greater credit risk.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGBD) (the “Company”) today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% unsecured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on February 15, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at the applicable redemption price. The offering is expected to close on October 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

BDCs have already experienced a notable correction. The sector median P/NAV metric indicates ~12% discount to NAV. Many players are priced even below that.