Carlyle Secured Lending Inc
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified management investment company. The Company's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through assembling a portfolio of secured debt investments in United States middle market companies. The Company seeks to achieve its investment objective primarily through direct origination of secured debt instruments, including first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans, first lien/last out loans and unitranche loans) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, Middle Market Senior Loans), with a minority of its assets invested in higher yielding investments (which may include unsecured debt, subordinated debt and investments in equities and structured products). The Company is externally managed by its investment adviser, Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest holding Carlyle Secured Lending's stock, with a target price slightly higher than the current price.
Financial Health
Carlyle Secured Lending is performing well with solid revenue, profits, and cash flow.
Dividend
Carlyle Secured Lending Inc's impressive dividend yield of 11.18% makes it very appealing for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $118.00 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Income through loans
CGBD generates interest income from secured middle‑market loans, which can provide higher yields than public bonds, though income can vary with credit performance.
Manager expertise
Managed by a Carlyle affiliate, the team’s sourcing and credit experience matters; however, management fees and alignment should be reviewed carefully.
Credit cycle sensitivity
Performance is tied to borrower health and economic conditions, so returns can fall in downturns; diversification and due diligence remain important.
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