Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
| Market Cap | 13.61B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 3.05B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 1.30B |
| Shares Out | 718.02M |
| EPS (ttm) | 1.86 |
| PE Ratio | 10.20 |
| Forward PE | 9.80 |
| Dividend | $1.92 (10.13%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Volume | 3,484,076 |
| Open | 18.55 |
| Previous Close | 18.61 |
| Day's Range | 18.45 - 18.89 |
| 52-Week Range | 17.40 - 23.42 |
| Beta | 0.63 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 21.40 (+12.93%) |
| 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 the basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, health care products and services, and information technology service sectors. The fund will also consider investments in industries ... [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 Forecast
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for ARCC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $21.4, which is an increase of 12.93% from the latest price.
News
Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Core earnings and portfolio fundamentals remained strong despite lower GAAP net income due to unrealized losses from spread widening. Liquidity and capital strength support stable dividends, while AI risk in the software portfolio is assessed as limited and well-managed.
Ares Capital Corporation Announces March 31, 2026 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a second quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share. The second qua...
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Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release For The First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 1, 2026 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Tues...
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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 Corporation Announces December 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share. The first quart...
Ares Capital Corporation Announces Tax Reporting Information for Calendar Year 2025
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today the tax treatment of the Company's 2025 common stock distributions (CUSIP #: 04010L...
Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 6, 2026 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec...
Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $750 Million 5.250% Unsecured Notes Due 2031
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.250% notes due 2031. ...
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Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025
Q3 2025 saw strong earnings, robust net realized gains, and continued NAV growth, with core EPS of $0.50 and GAAP EPS of $0.57. Portfolio quality remained high, non-accruals declined, and origination activity accelerated, supporting confidence in dividend sustainability.
Ares Capital Corporation Announces September 30, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share. The fourth qua...
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Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 2, 2025 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 o...
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Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $650 Million 5.100% Unsecured Notes Due 2031
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.100% notes due 2031. ...
Ares Capital Transcript: AGM 2025
Stockholders approved the authorization to issue shares below NAV, with a quorum present and board support. One question addressed future offering eligibility, clarified as not currently planned. Forward-looking risks were noted.
Ares Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025
Core earnings remained stable at $0.50 per share with strong net realized gains and a growing portfolio. Liquidity and capital positions are robust, non-accruals remain low, and the outlook is positive with a healthy pipeline and dividend coverage.