Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
| Market Cap | 13.49B -9.1% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.08B +2.1% |
| Net Income | 1.15B -12.5% |
| EPS | 1.62 -20.4% |
| Shares Out | 718.02M |
| PE Ratio | 11.59 |
| Forward PE | 9.79 |
| Dividend | $1.92 (10.22%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Volume | 4,402,775 |
| Open | 18.94 |
| Previous Close | 18.90 |
| Day's Range | 18.69 - 18.98 |
| 52-Week Range | 17.40 - 23.42 |
| Beta | 0.62 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 20.85 (+10.96%) |
| Earnings Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
About ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. It prefers to make investments in companies engaged in sports, media & entertainment, industrials & business services, infrastructure & power, financial institution groups, software & technology, specialty healthcare, consumer, retail & services, energy and the ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Ares Capital's revenue was $3.05 billion, an increase of 2.07% compared to the previous year's $2.99 billion. Earnings were $1.30 billion, a decrease of -14.65%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 14 analysts, the average rating for ARCC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $20.85, which is an increase of 10.96% from the latest price.
News
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on June 3, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on May 15, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on May 15, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on May 15, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on May 1, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital price target lowered to $21 from $22 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $21 from $22 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares after its Q1 results.
Ares Capital price target lowered to $20 from $22 at B. Riley
B. Riley lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $20 from $22 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Ares Capital reported mixed Q1 results, with…
Ares Capital enters equity distribution agreements to sell up to $1.5B of common
In a regulatory filing, the company said, “On April 28, 2026, Ares Capital (ARCC) Corporation, its investment adviser, Ares Capital Management and its administrator, Ares Operations, entered into sepa...
Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Core EPS of $0.47 and strong portfolio fundamentals marked a solid Q1, despite lower GAAP net income from unrealized losses. AI risk in the software portfolio is limited, with 85% of exposures deemed low risk, and liquidity remains robust at $6 billion.
Ares Capital Earnings release: Q1 2026
Ares Capital released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Ares Capital Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Ares Capital has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 28, 2026.
Ares Capital Slides: Q1 2026
Ares Capital has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 28, 2026.
Ares Capital reports Q1 core EPS 47c, consensus 48c
Reports Q1 revenue $763M, consensus $776.36M. “We are off to a strong start to 2026 with solid core earnings, continued healthy portfolio performance and borrower fundamentals, and low levels of…
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on April 23, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital price target lowered to $22 from $23 at Citizens
Citizens analyst Brian McKenna lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $22 from $23 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Q1 marks a pivotal quarter…
Ares Capital price target lowered to $21 from $22 at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette analyst Paul Johnson lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $21 from $22 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Ares Capital price target lowered to $19 from $21 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $19 from $21 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Ares Capital price target lowered to $19 from $22 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Melissa Wedel lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $19 from $22 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm reduced targets in…
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy Filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on March 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy Filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on March 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital Proxy statement: Proxy Filing
Ares Capital filed a proxy statement on March 5, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
Ares Capital put volume heavy and directionally bearish
Bearish flow noted in Ares Capital (ARCC) with 13,505 puts trading, or 4x expected. Most active are Mar-26 18 puts and Sep-26 18 puts, with total volume in those strikes…
Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Core EPS and ROE remained strong in 2025, with record originations and stable credit quality. Portfolio diversification, disciplined risk management, and robust liquidity support a positive outlook, even as the company monitors AI risks and market competition.
Ares Capital Annual report: Q4 2025
Ares Capital has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 4, 2026.
Ares Capital Earnings release: Q4 2025
Ares Capital released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 4, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.