Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
NASDAQ: ARCC · Real-Time Price · USD
17.84
-0.19 (-1.05%)
At close: Jun 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
17.79
-0.05 (-0.28%)
Pre-market: Jun 23, 2026, 5:50 AM EDT
Ares Capital Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 14 analysts polled by S&P Global, Ares Capital stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $20.77. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 16.42% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $19 (+6.50%) and the highest is $23 (+28.92%).
Price Target: $20.77 (+16.42%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Ares Capital stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Downgrades $20 → $19 | Hold | Downgrades | $20 → $19 | +6.50% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Buy Reiterates $21 | Buy | Reiterates | $21 | +17.71% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Bank of America Securities | Bank of America Securities | Buy Reiterates $22 → $21 | Buy | Reiterates | $22 → $21 | +14.91% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| B. Riley Securities | B. Riley Securities | Buy Reiterates $22 → $20 | Buy | Reiterates | $22 → $20 | +12.11% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Buy Maintains $22 → $21 | Buy | Maintains | $22 → $21 | +17.71% | Apr 29, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
3.11B
from 3.05B
Increased by 1.99%
Revenue Next Year
3.21B
from 3.11B
Increased by 3.02%
EPS This Year
1.93
from 2.01
Decreased by -3.94%
EPS Next Year
1.93
from 1.93
Decreased by -0.24%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.2B | ||
| Avg | 3.1B | ||
| Low | 3.0B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.8% | ||
| Avg | 2.0% | ||
| Low | -1.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.05 | ||
| Avg | 1.93 | ||
| Low | 1.88 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.0% | ||
| Avg | -3.9% | ||
| Low | -6.5% |