Carlisle Companies

CSL

Market cap $14.9B

The market appears expensive, with historical precedent for long periods of low returns after peaks. Consensus expects 15% S&P 500 earnings growth and rising margins, driven by AI innovation, supporting a steady long-term outlook. Analyst forecasts for 2026 should be viewed skeptically, as actual outcomes often diverge from consensus projections.

Bloomberg's 2026 Dividend Focus list highlights 14 ‘safer' stocks with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, signaling potential buy opportunities. Top projected net gainers for 2026 include Marvell Technology (MRVL), Nike (NKE), and PT Telekom Indonesia (TLK), with analyst-estimated gains up to 37.98%. Four ‘IDEAL' stocks—Aviva, Sodexo, Danske Bank, and Western Midstream—offer dividends from $1,000 invested greater than their share price, meeting the dogcatcher ‘watch to buy' threshold.

CSL struggles as construction markets weaken, costs rise and debt swells, with segment slowdowns and currency headwinds weighing on recent performance.

I am rotating from Big Tech to cyclical value, energy, and high-quality dividend growth stocks amid complex market interconnections. AI is the dominant disruptor, impacting macroeconomics, labor, energy demand, and driving market concentration in the Mag-7. Current market valuations are unfavorable and top-heavy, with over 40% in the largest ten holdings.

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 3.6%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

BCC, CAE and CSL have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 20, 2025.

My investment strategy centers on concentrated positions in high-quality, dividend-growing companies within energy, defense, logistics, and construction, favoring long-term value over short-term trends. I embrace the 'equity yield curve' approach, seeking alpha by buying top-tier businesses when they're out of favor, accepting cyclical risk for superior long-term returns. Recent reader feedback highlighted the need for clearer communication of risks, especially for retirees, and the importance of distinguishing my conviction from others' allocation needs.

Carlisle Companies remains a Buy, with a target price lowered to $358 (10% upside) due to more conservative financial assumptions. CSL's Q3 results were mixed, with stable revenue supported by acquisitions and re-roofing, but margins declined more than expected. Aggressive share buybacks and dividend hikes signal management's confidence in CSL's undervaluation and strong capital return commitment.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) is pleased to announce that, effective November 3, 2025, Jason Taylor will join the company as President of its Construction Materials business (CCM). As part of this transition, Steve Schwar will assume the role of Vice Chair of CCM to ensure a smooth and effective leadership transition. Both Mr. Taylor and Mr. Schwar will report to Chris Koch, Carlisle's Chair, President, and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Taylor has.

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.