Carlyle Credit Income Fund (NYSE: CCIF), a closed-end fund managed by Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management L.L.C., reported its financial results for the first quarter ending December 31, 2025. The release, which also declared monthly dividends for both common and preferred shares, was met with a notably negative reaction in the after-hours trading session.
Earnings Results Versus Estimates
The Fund's reported figures for the quarter fell short of analyst expectations on key profitability and revenue metrics.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): CCIF reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.09. This missed the consensus analyst estimate of $0.1607 by a significant margin.
- Revenue (Sales): The Fund posted quarterly revenue of $7.12 million. This also came in below the estimated $8.46 million analysts had projected.
The dual miss on both the top and bottom lines represents a clear deviation from market expectations for the quarter.
Market Reaction and Recent Performance
The immediate market reaction to the earnings release was decisively negative. In after-hours trading following the announcement, CCIF's stock price declined by approximately 4.0%. This sharp drop suggests investors were disappointed by the quarterly performance relative to forecasts.
This post-earnings weakness adds to a broader trend of pressure on the stock. Over the past month, shares of CCIF have declined by roughly 25.9%, indicating prevailing investor concerns that may have been exacerbated by the latest results.
Summary of the Announcement
The primary news from the February 25th press release was the declaration of monthly dividends. The Fund's Board of Trustees declared a monthly common share dividend of $0.10 per share, payable in March 2026. A dividend was also declared for its 5.875% Series A Term Preferred Shares. The release directed investors to the Fund's website for a detailed presentation of the first-quarter financial results, positioning the dividend declarations alongside the reported earnings.
Looking Ahead
While the press release did not provide specific forward-looking financial guidance, analyst estimates for the coming periods are available. For the next quarter (Q2 2026), the consensus estimates project revenue of approximately $8.69 million and an EPS of $0.1739. For the full 2026 fiscal year, analysts are currently modeling sales of about $35.53 million and revenue of $0.72063. Investors will likely monitor CCIF's upcoming quarterly reports closely to see if the Fund can realign its performance with these analyst projections.
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