Ares Capital Corporation

$ 19.07

0.16%

11 Jun - close price

  • Market Cap 13,663,975,000 USD
  • Current Price $ 19.07
  • High / Low $ 19.16 / 18.95
  • Stock P/E 11.67
  • Book Value 19.59
  • EPS 1.63
  • Next Earning Report 2026-07-28
  • Dividend Per Share $1.92
  • Dividend Yield 10.2 %
  • Next Dividend Date 2026-06-30
  • ROA 0.05 %
  • ROE 0.08 %
  • 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

$20.85

Quarterly Earnings

Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023Jun 2023
Reported Date 2026-04-282026-02-042025-10-282025-07-292025-04-292025-02-052024-10-302024-07-302024-05-012024-02-072023-10-242023-07-25
Reported EPS 0.470.50.50.50.50.550.580.610.590.630.590.59
Estimated EPS 0.480.49810.50.510.540.580.590.580.60.60.580.57
Surprise -0.010.00190-0.01-0.04-0.03-0.010.03-0.010.030.010.02
Surprise Percentage -2.0833%0.3814%0%-1.9608%-7.4074%-5.1724%-1.6949%5.1724%-1.6667%5%1.7241%3.5088%

Next Quarterly Earnings

Jun 2026
Reported Date 2026-07-28
Fiscal Date Ending 2026-06-30
Estimated EPS 0.47
Currency USD

Previous Dividend Records

Jun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024
Payment Date 2026-06-302026-03-312025-12-302025-09-302025-06-302025-03-312024-12-302024-09-302024-06-282024-03-29
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): $1.92
Dividend Yield 10.2%
Next Dividend Date 2026-06-30
Ex-Dividend Date 2026-06-15

Recent News: ARCC

Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Visa (V), Ares Capital (ARCC) and Hagerty Inc Class A (HGTY)

2026-06-11 11:09:30

Three analysts have issued bullish sentiments on financial companies Visa (V), Ares Capital (ARCC), and Hagerty Inc Class A (HGTY). Wells Fargo maintained a Buy rating for Visa with a $412 price target, while KBW reiterated Buy ratings for Ares Capital, targeting $21, and Hagerty Inc Class A, targeting $14. The article provides details on the analysts' ratings, price targets, and their professional track records.

Ares Capital Establishes $1 Billion Commercial Paper Program

2026-06-09 15:38:57

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has announced the establishment of a $1 billion commercial paper program. This move is expected to provide an additional flexible and cost-effective source of financing for the company, further diversifying its funding capacity. The program underscores Ares Capital's strategic efforts to enhance its financial flexibility.

Ares Capital Corp | 8-K: Current report

2026-06-08 16:09:11

This article is a current report (Form 8-K) filed by Ares Capital Corp. It indicates that further details about the report are available in the attached document.

...
Why Ares Capital is lining up $1B in short-term debt capacity

2026-06-08 12:09:30

Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) has launched an inaugural $1 billion commercial paper program, enabling it to issue short-term, unsecured notes to benefit from funding cost advantages. The notes will rank equally with existing senior unsecured debt and will be backed by the company's $5.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, offering a flexible and potentially cheaper financing option.

...
Ares Capital Corporation Launches $1 Billion Commercial Paper Program to Enhance Financing Flexibility

2026-06-08 11:09:11

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has launched its first commercial paper program, allowing it to issue up to $1 billion in short-term, unsecured commercial paper notes. This initiative is expected to provide cost efficiencies, enhance financial flexibility by utilizing its Revolving Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop, and support general corporate purposes and investment opportunities. The program aims to strengthen ARCC's market position as the largest publicly traded BDC and potentially increase shareholder value through improved profitability from lower funding costs.

...
Why Ares Capital is lining up $1B in short-term debt capacity

2026-06-08 11:09:11

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced the establishment of an inaugural $1 billion commercial paper program, allowing it to issue short-term, unsecured notes that rank equally with its existing senior unsecured debt. The company anticipates achieving cost benefits compared to other funding sources and will use its $5.5 billion Revolving Credit Facility as a liquidity backstop. The net proceeds from this program are intended for general corporate purposes, aligning with ARCC's recent pattern of diversifying funding and managing its balance sheet actively.