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Carlyle Group vs Lincoln International: CG and LCLN compared
Carlyle Group is the larger company: $334M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $294M for Lincoln International (Q3 2026). Lincoln International is growing faster (+57% against +0.4% a year earlier). Lincoln International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.1% against -16.2%.
Where the money goes: CG and LCLN
Carlyle Group (CG) · Q3 2026
Carlyle Group, Q3 2026: revenue $334M (+0.4% year over year), operating margin -16.2%, net loss $76.8M, operating cash flow $361M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Lincoln International (LCLN) · Q3 2026
Lincoln International, Q3 2026: revenue $294M (+57% year over year), operating margin 15.1%, net earnings $9.9M, operating cash flow $122M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Carlyle Group (CG) | Lincoln International (LCLN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $334M | $294M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.4% | +57% |
| Operating margin | -16.2% | 15.1% |
| Net earnings | −$76.8M | $9.9M |
| Net margin | -23.0% | 3.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $361M | $122M |
| Free cash flow | $334M | $121M |
| Market value | $14.8B | — |
| P/E | 27.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $51.47 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Lincoln International
- Investment Banking Advisory: $240M (82%)
- Valuations and Opinions: $53.8M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Carlyle Group or Lincoln International?
Carlyle Group is the larger company: $334M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $294M for Lincoln International (Q3 2026).
Is Carlyle Group or Lincoln International growing faster?
Lincoln International is growing faster (+57% against +0.4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Carlyle Group or Lincoln International?
Lincoln International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.1% against -16.2%.
More: Carlyle Group earnings · how Carlyle Group makes money · Lincoln International earnings · how Lincoln International makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.