Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)

NASDAQ: ARCC · Real-Time Price · USD
18.95
+0.34 (1.83%)
Apr 28, 2026, 2:46 PM EDT - Market open
1.83%
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]

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 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.

Price Target
$21.4
(12.93% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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.

2 hours ago - Transcripts

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...

7 hours ago - Business Wire

Tariffs Hit Margins First — BDC Dividends Feel It Next

Both companies are investment grade, internally managed, and have demonstrated dividend stability across multiple credit cycles.

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8 days ago - Benzinga

The Private Credit Sector Is Unwell. What It Means for Publicly-Traded BDCs.

Stress is building in the private credit sector, but some analysts see a buying opportunity in publicly traded business development companies.

Other symbols: OTFOWLTSLX
21 days ago - Barrons

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...

Other symbols: ARES
27 days ago - Accesswire

The ‘Watchlist' of Private Credit Loans Showing Stress Is Growing. What It Means.

Loans on watchlists, showing stress but still paying, have risen since late 2024.

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5 weeks ago - Barrons

Software Loans Went From Catnip to Kryptonite. Where Are They Now?

Blue Owl Technology Finance's portfolio is heavily exposed to software borrowers financed using annualized recurring revenue, a lending strategy now facing skepticism as artificial intelligence reshap...

Other symbols: ARESOBDCOTFOWL
5 weeks ago - Barrons

Top Wall Street analysts recommend these dividend stocks for consistent income

Three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, which ranks analysts based on their past performance.

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2 months ago - CNBC

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.

2 months ago - Transcripts

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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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...

Other symbols: ARES
4 months ago - Accesswire

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. ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Top Wall Street analysts are confident about these 3 dividend-paying stocks

TipRanks discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Chevron and Darden Restaurants.

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4 months ago - CNBC

CRH, Vertiv, Ares, Alnylam Could Be Added to S&P 500 Friday in Rebalancing

Those four companies, culled from a list drawn up by KBW analyst Shreyank Gandhi, are among the largest not in the index.

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5 months ago - Barrons

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.

6 months ago - Transcripts

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...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Trade Tracker: Bryn Talkington buys Ares Capital Corp and Blue Owl Tech Finance

Bryn Talkington, Managing Partner of Requisite Capital Management, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why she's buying two private credit names amidst concerns in the space. The Investment Comm...

Other symbols: OTF
6 months ago - CNBC Television

3 BDCs Set To Gain As The AI Economy Heats Up

The manic market just dumped business development companies (BDCs), again. These three dividend stocks paying up to 11.7% are poised to bounce back when sanity returns.

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7 months ago - Forbes

Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for stable returns

TipRanks' ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Ares Capital.

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7 months ago - CNBC

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...

Other symbols: ARES
7 months ago - Accesswire

Top 3 Financial Stocks You'll Regret Missing In Q3

The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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7 months ago - Benzinga

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. ...

8 months ago - Business Wire

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.

9 months ago - Transcripts

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.

9 months ago - Transcripts