Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Monthly Dividend $0.105 per share or 22.1% annualized based on the share price as of August 15, 2025. Supported by $0.55 of recurring cash flows for the quarter, providing 174% of dividend coverage.
New CLO Investments $28.1 million with a weighted average GAAP yield of 14.6%. The aggregate portfolio weighted average GAAP yield was 15.1% as of June 30.
CLO Rotations Rotated out of 7 CLO investments for total proceeds of $16.2 million.
ATM Offering Program Sold 1.4 million common shares above net asset value for total net proceeds of $9.2 million.
Portfolio Weighted Average Junior Overcollateralization Cushion 4.5%, reflecting a defensive positioning to offset potential defaults and losses.
Portfolio Cash-on-Cash Yield 23.1% on CLO investment quarterly payments, supporting the monthly dividend.
Portfolio Weighted Average Spread of Underlying Loans 3.25%, with a 4 basis point decline due to loan repricings.
Percentage of Loans Rated CCC by S&P 4.4%, below the 7.5% CCC limit in CLOs.
Percentage of Loans Trading Below 80 Decreased from 3.3% to 3.1%.
Total Investment Income $8.6 million or $0.43 per share for the third quarter.
Total Expenses $4.7 million for the third quarter.
Total Net Investment Income $4 million or $0.19 per share for the third quarter.
Adjusted Net Investment Income $4.5 million or $0.22 per share for the third quarter, adjusting for $0.03 per share impact from amortization of OID and issuance cost for preferred shares.
Core Net Investment Income $0.35 per share for the third quarter, providing dividend coverage of 111% of the monthly dividend.
Net Asset Value (NAV) $6.51 per share as of June 30, based on third-party bid side mark for 100% of the CLO portfolio.
Legacy Real Estate Asset Fair market value of $2.2 million, with ongoing sales process.
Series B Convertible Preferred Shares $5 million converted into common stock at a price above NAV, with $3.5 million remaining outstanding.
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Carlyle Credit Income Fund: The Carlyle Credit Income Fund has reported an unaudited net asset value per common share of $3.69 as of February 28, 2026.
SEC Filing: This information is part of a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Investment Income Performance: Carlyle Credit Income Fund reported total investment income of $7.1 million for Q1, with net investment income per share at $0.09, reflecting a decline from the previous quarter and indicating the impact of market volatility on earnings while showcasing the company's cautious approach to market challenges.
- Dividend Adjustment: The fund revised its monthly dividend from $0.105 to $0.06, resulting in an annualized yield of 20%, which not only reflects current and expected GAAP yield levels but also underscores management's commitment to supporting net asset value amidst changing market conditions.
- New Investment Dynamics: New CLO investments totaled $13.1 million in the first quarter, significantly down from $34.9 million in the previous quarter, indicating a more cautious capital deployment strategy by management in light of increasing market uncertainties.
- Market Outlook: Management anticipates elevated loan supply in the first half of 2026, and despite challenges posed by AI-driven market volatility and loan spread compression, the team remains focused on refinancing and reset activities to adapt to the evolving market landscape.
- Earnings Announcement: Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) is set to release its Q1 earnings on February 25th after market close, with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.16, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 38.5%, indicating a notable drop in profitability.
- Revenue Expectations: The anticipated revenue for CCIF stands at $8.04 million, which highlights a pessimistic outlook on revenue growth, as the estimates have seen one downward revision in the last three months without any upward adjustments, suggesting a lack of market confidence.
- EPS Revision Status: Over the past three months, CCIF's EPS estimates have not seen any upward revisions and have experienced one downward adjustment, raising concerns among analysts regarding its future profitability, which could impact investor confidence.
- Dividend Risk Warning: There are growing concerns about Carlyle Credit Income Fund's ability to maintain its dividends, particularly as two CLO CEFs from OFS and Carlyle face potential distribution cuts, with the likelihood of continued NAV erosion for CCIF, which may affect its long-term attractiveness.
Price Target Revision: The average one-year price target for Carlyle Credit Income Fund (NYSE:CCIF) has been revised down to $6.38 per share, a decrease of 15.25% from the previous estimate of $7.52, although it still represents a 23.55% increase from the latest closing price of $5.16.
Fund Sentiment: There are currently 30 funds reporting positions in CCIF, a decrease of 9.09% from the last quarter, with the average portfolio weight dedicated to CCIF increasing by 11.19% to 0.09%.
Shareholder Activity: Cambridge Investment Research Advisors reduced its holdings by 26.21%, while Bulldog Investors increased their position by 100%. Other firms like J.W. Cole Advisors and VPC also adjusted their allocations, with mixed results.
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Management Insights: Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) maintained a monthly dividend of $0.105 per share, supported by strong cash flows and new CLO investments, while also noting challenges from tighter loan spreads affecting portfolio yields.
Financial Performance: The fund reported total investment income of $7.7 million for Q4 2025, with net investment income at $3.2 million, reflecting a decline from the previous quarter, alongside a cash yield of 21.8% on CLO investments.
Market Outlook: Management anticipates continued refinancing and reset activity in 2026, with expectations for increased loan activity and a stable default rate, while emphasizing the importance of portfolio rotation and defensive positioning.
Risks and Challenges: The fund faces risks from tighter loan spreads and a persistent supply-demand imbalance in the loan market, alongside concerns regarding the timing of selling a legacy real estate asset, which remains unsold.

Financial Results Announcement: Carlyle Credit Income Fund (CCIF) reported its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ending September 30, 2025, highlighting a focus on long-term success and portfolio enhancements.
Dividend Maintenance: The Fund is maintaining a monthly dividend of $0.1050 per share through February 2026, reflecting a strong annualized yield based on share price and net asset value.
Investment Activity: CCIF funded $34.9 million in new CLO investments with a weighted average GAAP yield of 13.65% and entered into a $30 million Credit Facility, which can be upsized to $50 million.
Conference Call Scheduled: A conference call is set for November 19, 2025, to discuss the financial results, with details available on the Fund's website.







