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Carlyle Credit Income Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary26 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • CLO equity class faced challenges in 2025 and early 2026 due to loan repricings, bearish sentiment, and a more challenging market, but credit fundamentals remained strong and default rates declined.

  • Portfolio optimization included accretive refinancings, resets, and defensive positioning with experienced CLO managers, enhancing future cash flow potential.

  • Annualized cash-on-cash yield for underlying CLO investments was 22.67% for the quarter, generating $0.48 of recurring cash flows.

  • Net investment income per share was $0.09 in Q1 2026, down from $0.15 in the prior quarter due to interest expense from preferred share redemption.

  • Adjusted net investment income per share was $0.17, and core net investment income per share was $0.32, fully covering the reduced monthly dividend.

Financial highlights

  • Total investment income for Q1 2026 was $7.1 million ($0.34 per share); total expenses were $5.2 million, resulting in net investment income of $2.0 million.

  • Net realized and unrealized losses totaled $15.7 million, leading to a net loss of $13.7 million for the quarter.

  • Recurring cash flows per share were $0.48, supporting the dividend.

  • Total fair value of the investment portfolio was $181.8 million, with 54 CLO holdings.

  • Net asset value per share was $5.17 as of December 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Monthly dividend of $0.06 per share declared through May 2026, representing a 20.00% annualized yield based on share price as of February 23, 2026.

  • Dividend guidance maintained, supported by core net investment income and recurring cash flows.

  • Expect continued refinancing and reset activity to capitalize on tight CLO liability spreads.

  • Loan supply anticipated to remain elevated in H1 2026, supporting wider loan spreads.

  • Emphasis on disciplined underwriting, strong CLO managers, and prudent capital management.

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Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) is an externally managed closed-end fund that primarily focuses on investing in the equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). These CLOs are collateralized by a diversified portfolio of senior secured loans, indicating a targeted approach towards fixed-income securities that are designed to provide both current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, and its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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