Is Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 14.73%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CGBD's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CGBD stock is currently 14.73%.

How much does CGBD pay in dividends per year?

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.6000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CGBD pay dividends?

CGBD stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CGBD's dividend growing?

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is -1.61%.

CGBD Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 14.73% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $1.60 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 1.71% 5-year compound annual rate.

754.74M

Market cap

7.44x

Current P/E

7.84x

Forward P/E

14.73%

Dividend yield

$1.60

CGBD dividend

Dividend safety

At-risk

CGBD pays out about 110% of earnings, leaving little safety margin.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	70.90%
Operating margin	49.69%
Pretax margin	36.34%
Net margin	35.38%
Effective tax rate	2.65%
ROA	2.51%
ROE	5.87%
D/E	1.31x
Interest coverage ratio	1.12x

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CGBD valuation

P/E	7.44x
P/S	4.04x
P/B	0.68x
P/CF	-19.70x
P/FCF	-19.78x
P/OCF	-19.70x
PEG	-0.84x
EV multiple	-6.53x

About

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. functions as a business development company, primarily making direct investments. The firm provides a diverse array of financing, including first and second lien senior secured loans, unsecured debt, mezzanine debt, and equity stakes. It focuses its investment efforts on the middle market segment.