Ares Capital Corporation
$ 19.09
1.65%
17 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 13,707,056,000 USD
- Current Price $ 19.09
- High / Low $ 19.24 / 18.89
- Stock P/E 10.26
- Book Value 19.94
- EPS 1.86
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-28
- Dividend Per Share $1.92
- Dividend Yield 10.2 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.09 %
- 52 Week High 21.79
- 52 Week Low 17.40
About
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a leading publicly traded business development company focused on providing customized financing solutions to middle-market businesses across multiple sectors. With a dual investment strategy encompassing both debt and equity, ARCC is dedicated to delivering strong risk-adjusted returns for investors while emphasizing capital preservation. The firm's comprehensive credit evaluation process and diversified investment portfolio reflect its commitment to sustainable growth in the private equity market. Leveraging the substantial resources and global capabilities of its parent, Ares Management Corporation, ARCC is well-equipped to seize emerging investment opportunities and drive long-term value creation.
Analyst Target Price
$21.81
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-04 | 2025-10-29 | 2025-07-29 | 2025-04-29 | 2025-02-05 | 2024-10-30 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-05-01 | 2024-02-07 | 2023-10-24 | 2023-07-25 | 2023-04-25 |
| Reported EPS | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.4981 | 0.5 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| Surprise | 0.0019 | 0 | -0.01 | -0.04 | -0.03 | -0.01 | 0.03 | -0.01 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.02 |
| Surprise Percentage | 0.3814% | 0% | -1.9608% | -7.4074% | -5.1724% | -1.6949% | 5.1724% | -1.6667% | 5% | 1.7241% | 1.7544% | -3.3898% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-28 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.48 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-03-31 | 2024-12-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-03-29 | 2023-12-28 |
| Amount | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: ARCC
2026-04-17 09:09:08
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. increased its stake in Ares Capital Corporation by 10.1% in the fourth quarter, now owning 1,671,274 shares valued at approximately $33.81 million. Insiders like CEO Michael Kort Schnabel and CFO Scott C. Lem also recently purchased significant shares, demonstrating confidence in the company. Although Ares Capital offers a substantial quarterly dividend of $0.48 (10.2% yield), its elevated payout ratio of 103.23% raises concerns about dividend sustainability.
2026-04-16 12:08:31
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has reduced its price target for Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) to $21.00 from $22.00, while maintaining an "outperform" rating, suggesting a potential 10.7% upside. The company reported Q4 EPS of $0.50 (in line) and revenue slightly below estimates at $793 million. Significant insider buying by CFO Scott C. Lem and CEO Michael Kort Schnabel in February signals management confidence, with 27.38% of the stock owned by institutional investors.
2026-04-16 10:39:30
KBW has reiterated its Buy rating for Ares Capital Corp (ARCC.US) but has adjusted its target price downwards to $21. This indicates that while the firm still views ARCC as a favorable investment, it sees a slightly lower potential for its stock price compared to previous estimates.
2026-04-15 11:49:49
Prairiewood Capital LLC increased its stake in Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) by 22.9% in the 4th quarter, purchasing an additional 56,465 shares, bringing its total holdings to 303,282 shares valued at $6.135 million. The article also details other institutional investor activity, Ares Capital's stock performance, recent earnings, dividend announcement, and insider trading by company executives. Analyst ratings for ARCC are mixed, with an average "Moderate Buy" rating and a price target of $21.38.
2026-04-13 11:39:07
Tectonic Advisors LLC increased its stake in Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) by 10.8% in the fourth quarter, bringing their total holdings to 662,533 shares valued at approximately $13.4 million. Despite the company offering a high annual dividend yield of 10.6%, its payout ratio of 103.23% raises concerns about its sustainability. Several analysts have adjusted their price targets for Ares Capital, with the stock currently holding a "Moderate Buy" rating and a consensus target price of $21.38.
2026-04-11 11:11:29
This article provides detailed financial information and recent news for Ares Capital Corp (ARCC), a business development company investing in US and Canadian firms. It includes stock performance data, key financial ratios, analyst ratings, and a list of recent news articles, highlighting discussions around private credit and dividend information.
