Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
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- symbol ARCC
- Rev/Share 2.6924
- Book/Share 20.4835
- PB 0.951
- Debt/Equity 1.1168
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC -1.1206
- MktCap 13987085021.0
- FreeCF/Share 1.6338
- PFCF 12.2479
- PE 11.8574
- Debt/Assets 0.512
- DivYield 0.0986
- ROE 0.0815
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | ARCC | B. Riley Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | $23.5 | July 30, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ARCC | Raymond James | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | -- | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ARCC | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | -- | Dec. 12, 2024 |
News
6%-8% Yields: 2 Of The Best Retirement Income Machines
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
High yield is easy; sustaining it is the real challenge. Two overlooked income machines quietly solve a major retirement problem. Why inflation may matter far less than most investors think.
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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Ares Capital (ARCC). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Buy The Dip: 11-13% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market is pricing in a disaster that the data still refuses to confirm. Deep discounts and double-digit yields are colliding in an overlooked corner of the market. If sentiment flips, the upside could surprise even seasoned income investors.
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Ares Capital: When Things Get Shaky, You Have To Stick With The King (Rating Upgrade)
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Since my last (rating downgrade) piece, Ares Capital has contracted by ~13%. While I remained bullish on ARCC as a long-term compounding case, I was worried about the dividend sustainability and the P/NAV level in relation to the forthcoming pressures. The recent earnings report gives a solid foundation to assume a more optimistic scenario for the base dividend.
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ARCC's Q4 Earnings Meet, Stock Up on Higher Total Investment Income
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital's Q4 core earnings match estimates as total investment income rises, offset by higher expenses. Shares climb 2.3% after the report.
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Ares Capital (ARCC) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The headline numbers for Ares Capital (ARCC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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The Only Investing Strategy I'd Trust With My Entire Financial Future
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market feels expensive, risky, and unforgiving. Dividend stocks have consistently underperformed recently. There's a third path most investors miss.
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High-Yield Carnage In 2026
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Multiple mortgage REITs fell by over 10% on the day. The stock driving the bus of bad dropped 33% on Friday and is continuing lower today. Preferred shares and baby bonds have consistently outperformed on a risk-adjusted basis, prompting a portfolio shift towards these instruments for better yield and stability.
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Is Ares Capital Stock Worth Owning Ahead of Q4 Earnings?
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
ARCC is set to post Q4 results, with a modest revenue growth forecast, flat EPS estimates and expense pressures as rate cuts weigh on sentiment.
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2 BDC Value Creators For Durable NAV And High Income
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
2 BDC Value Creators For Durable NAV And High Income
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Wall Street Analysts Think Ares Capital (ARCC) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Ares Capital (ARCC) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Ares Capital (ARCC), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended December 2025.
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Will Growth in Total Investment Income Continue for ARCC in 2026?
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital's total investment income shows a 14.4% five-year (2019-2024) CAGR, with upward momentum into 2025.
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Ares Capital Slips 10.4% in 6 Months: Should You Still Buy the Stock?
Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
ARCC shares fall 10.4% in six months as rate cuts squeeze yields, but robust originations, income growth and dividends test the bear case.
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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Ares Capital (ARCC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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3 Brilliant Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Published: January 16, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Realty Income has a 5.5% yield and is a slow and boring tortoise. PepsiCo has a 4% yield and is working on getting its business back into growth mode.
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Ares Capital (ARCC) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Investors Heavily Search Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Ares Capital (ARCC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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ARCC vs. HTGC: Which BDC Stock Is Positioned Better for Growth?
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital Corporation ARCC and Hercules Capital, Inc. HTGC are two leading Business Development Companies (BDCs) focused on income-oriented investing. Both companies primarily provide senior secured and structured debt financing to middle-market U.S. companies, generating the bulk of their revenues from interest income.
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Correction Alert: Top-Rated Dividend Stocks Due For A Sharp Pullback
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Blue-chip dividend stocks are generally excellent investments for investors who prioritize a combination of income, total returns, and risk management. Two widely trusted blue-chip dividend stocks may be increasingly at-risk of a sharp pullback. I take a look at why this is the case.
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My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New November Dividend Record - 100 Holdings With 12 Buys
Published: January 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I trimmed positions in NVDA and AMD due to valuation concerns and overexposure, favoring BDCs like ARCC, OBDC, and HTGC for yield. November dividend income reached a record $653, up 5% Y/Y, with BDCs now comprising 33% of total dividends despite potential sector-wide dividend cuts. My 2025 target is $11,000 in annual net dividends (8% growth), with flexibility to raise capital for real estate or travel if opportunities arise.
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Our Top 2026 Passive Income Ultra-High-Yield Picks With Up to 10% Dividends
Published: January 02, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Investors love dividend stocks, especially those with ultra-high yields, because they provide a substantial passive income stream and offer significant total return potential.
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My Most Important Dividend Growth Picks For The Market's Next Phase
Published: January 01, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market's favorite AI trades may already be priced for perfection. A quieter corner of the AI boom is generating real cash flows. Dividend growth investors may be looking in all the wrong places.
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Investing $122,100 in These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Make You $10,000 in Reliable Passive Income in 2026
Published: January 01, 2026 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital offers an especially juicy dividend. Energy Transfer has an impressive track record of increasing its distribution each quarter.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a Trending Stock
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital (ARCC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Ares Capital's High Yield Looks Safe But The Stock May Still Underperform In 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Ares Capital's investment yield spread is likely to compress further as falling rates drag asset yields faster than funding costs, putting additional pressure on net investment income margins in 2026. Dividend coverage metrics can deteriorate as core EPS coverage hovers near 1x, but a large taxable income spillover pool meaningfully reduces the risk of a dividend cut in 2026. Macro M&A volumes remain weak, yet ARCC's rising net commitments and management commentary on middle-market deal flow suggests emerging cycle strength that can support absolute NII growth despite margin pressure.
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Consider Selling BDCs Due To Lower Rates? Here's Why It's A Bad Idea
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
BDC net investment income levels are declining as the Fed lowers rates. Despite lower base rates, I see no reason to rotate out of the BDC sector. In the article I detail how BDCs have outperformed the S&P 500 and high yield credit even in prolonged low-rate environments.
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A Golden Buy The Dip Opportunity: Blue-Chip 11%+ Yields
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Recent economic data and stock price valuations have recently become disconnected in two high-yielding blue-chip stocks. This presents a rare golden buying opportunity. I share why these 11%+ yields are compelling buys on the recent dip and what risks still linger.
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Ares Capital Vs. Blue Owl Capital: A Battle Of BDC Titans
Published: December 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
ARCC shows superior dividend coverage resilience in a -50bps rate cut scenario compared to OBDC. Non-accruals for ARCC trended down to 1.0% in Q3 2025, while OBDC experienced an uptick to 1.3%. Despite OBDC's higher yield, ARCC's historical Total Return outperforms, due to its equity-kicker strategy.
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A Golden Buying Opportunity Few Investors Have Noticed Yet
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The market looks very overvalued today. However, there is a corner of it that appears largely overlooked. I detail why I am pouring a large percentage of my portfolio into this golden buying opportunity.
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About Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
- IPO Date 2004-10-05
- Website https://www.arescapitalcorp.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Kort Schnabel
- Employees 1200