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CGBD · 10-Q filed May 11, 2026

CGBD earnings analysis

What we found in CGBD's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.

Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) delivered a solid performance in Q1 2026, reporting earnings of $0.36 per share and total revenue of $60 million, slightly outperforming consensus estimates. Although net asset value declined to $15.89 from $16.26, the company announced a stable dividend of $0.40 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

What stood out

The parts that mattered.

Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.

Strong EPS Beat
Reported EPS of $0.36 exceeded estimates of $0.35.
Stable Revenue Growth
Total revenue of $60 million was consistent with the previous quarterly performance.
Consistent Dividend Payout
Declared a dividend of $0.40, maintaining strong shareholder returns.
Increased Investment Income
Net investment income rose to $25.2 million, up from $24.0 million quarter-over-quarter.
Improved Liquidity Position
Total liquidity increased to $641.9 million compared to $472.8 million last quarter.
Stock Buyback Program Expansion
Authorized an increase in stock repurchase allocation to $300 million.
What to watch

And the other side of it.

The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.

Decline in Net Asset Value
NAV per share decreased to $15.89 from $16.26, indicating a potential asset write-down.
Increased Non-Accrual Investments
Non-accrual investments rose to $20.6 million, a notable increase in portfolio risk.
Market Volatility Risks
Geopolitical tensions and market instability could further impact investment valuations.
The numbers

What they reported.

What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.

Earnings per share
$0.36
Guidance

What they said about what is next.

Management indicates potential for improved yields as market conditions stabilize.

How we read the filing overall

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