Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)

NASDAQ: ARCC · Real-Time Price · USD
18.74
-0.09 (-0.50%)
Jul 31, 2026, 3:37 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap13.45B -15.4%
Revenue (ttm)3.11B +3.2%
Net Income960.00M -29.0%
EPS1.34 -34.0%
Shares Out 718.02M
PE Ratio13.95
Forward PE9.75
Dividend$1.92 (10.25%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 15, 2026
Volume2,980,021
Open18.82
Previous Close18.83
Day's Range18.71 - 18.89
52-Week Range17.40 - 22.86
Beta0.62
AnalystsBuy
Price Target20.69 (+10.44%)
Earnings DateJul 29, 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]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 6, 2004
Employees 4,250
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol ARCC
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 14 analysts, the average rating for ARCC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $20.69, which is an increase of 10.44% from the latest price.

Price Target
$20.69
(10.44% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Ares Capital price target lowered to $20 from $21 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette analyst Paul Johnson lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $20 from $21 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

1 day ago - TheFly

Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Core earnings and ROE remained stable in Q2 2026, with strong portfolio performance and low non-accruals. Liquidity and capital flexibility were enhanced by new financing initiatives, while dividend stability is supported by spillover income and modest leverage.

2 days ago - Transcripts

Ares Capital Slides: Q2 2026

Ares Capital has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 29, 2026.

2 days ago - Filings

Ares Capital Earnings release: Q2 2026

Ares Capital released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 29, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

2 days ago - Filings

Ares Capital Quarterly report: Q2 2026

Ares Capital has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 29, 2026.

2 days ago - Filings

Ares Capital reports Q2 core EPS 47c, consensus 47c

“We reported solid second quarter results, supported by consistent Core Earnings, healthy portfolio performance and historically low levels of non-accruing loans and problem assets,” said Kort Schnabe...

2 days ago - TheFly

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES JUNE 30, 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES THIRD QUARTER 2026 DIVIDEND OF $0.48 PER SHARE

DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2026 dividend ...

Other symbols: ARES
2 days ago - PRNewsWire

Ares Capital price target lowered to $18.50 from $19 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Richard Shane lowered the firm’s price target on Ares Capital (ARCC) to $18.50 from $19 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION SCHEDULES EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026

NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 on Wednesday, Ju...

Other symbols: ARES
4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Ares Capital downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Finian O’Shea downgraded Ares Capital (ARCC) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $19, down from $20. The firm downgraded three business development company…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Ares Capital announces inaugural $1B commercial paper program

Ares Capital (ARCC) announced the establishment of its inaugural commercial paper program. The program allows the company to issue up to a maximum aggregate amount outstanding at any time of…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL $1 BILLION COMMERCIAL PAPER PROGRAM

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today the establishment of its inaugural commercial paper program. The progra...

Other symbols: ARES
7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Private credit roundup: Private equity catches the cold

Stresses in private credit are spilling into adjacent private equity markets. Swiss asset manager Partners Group capped redemptions this week, signalling the volatility ​in private credit, which typic...

Other symbols: ARESBXOWLBNY
2 months ago - Reuters

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.

2 months ago - Filings

Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Strategic Income Fund Announce Increases in Size, Enhanced Terms and Extended Maturities for Bank-Led Revolving Credit Facilities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) and Ares Strategic Income Fund (“ASIF”) announced today renewals, commitment increases and enhanced terms for each o...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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.

2 months ago - Filings

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.

2 months ago - Filings

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.

2 months ago - Filings

A 10.6% Contrarian Play On Gunlach's Private Credit Hysteria

Jeffrey Gundlach just made a scene at a very public investing conference. He blasted semi-liquid private credit funds, the $1.5 trillion corner of Wall Street that financial advisors have been quietly...

Other symbols: MAIN
2 months ago - Forbes

This Big Private-Credit Fund Is Riskier Than It Looks

Ares has attracted business by allowing many borrowers to defer paying cash interest.

3 months ago - Barrons

Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $800 Million 5.550% Unsecured Notes Due 2030

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $800 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.550% notes due 2030. ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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.

3 months ago - Filings

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.

3 months ago - TheFly

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…

3 months ago - TheFly

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...

3 months ago - TheFly