Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
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- symbol ARCC
- Rev/Share 3.1524
- Book/Share 20.2249
- PB 1.0776
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC 2.086
- MktCap 15129696690.0
- FreeCF/Share -3.5592
- PFCF -6.2883
- PE 10.2458
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0881
- ROE 0.1103
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | ARCC | Raymond James | Outperform | Market Perform | -- | -- | Feb. 6, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ARCC | Wells Fargo | Equal Weight | Overweight | -- | -- | Dec. 12, 2024 |
News
Investors Heavily Search Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: May 27, 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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Buy Any Of 18 Ideal 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.
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ARCC vs. HTGC: Which BDC Has More Upside Amid Market Uncertainty?
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Can tech-focused Hercules Capital outperform diversified Ares Capital in today's uncertain market? Let's find out.
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2 Stress-Free High Yields For Retirement And Significant Upside Potential
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
It is rare to find investments with high yields, strong capital appreciation potential, and relatively low risk. However, there are exceptions to this. We discuss two of these opportunities with yields of 8-10%.
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It Is Hard To Imagine A Retirement Portfolio Without These 3 Big Dividends
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Retiring on dividends offers peace of mind, focusing on dependable cash flow rather than market volatility or portfolio value swings. Therefore, finding big yet low-risk dividends is ideal. We share 3 yields of ~8% that appear very well-suited for a retirement portfolio.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a Trending Stock
Published: May 16, 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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Brokers Suggest Investing in Ares Capital (ARCC): Read This Before Placing a Bet
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
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From Overlooked To Outperforming: The Rise Of Two 9% Dividend Titans
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
We have limited visibility on important macro variables. This uncertainty fosters emotional decision-making. For long-term and high-quality investors, it is great news.
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Ares Capital Misses on Q1 Earnings: Should You Sell or Hold the Stock?
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Is ARCC stock worth holding onto amid lower-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results, rising expenses, and tariff-related concerns? Let's find out.
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Build A 12%+ Yield On Cost By 2035 With May's Top 10 High-Yield Picks
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
In this article, I present 10 attractive high-yield investment options for this month of May 2025, which not only offer dividend income but also potential for dividend growth. The selection process involves analyzing financial ratios, competitive advantages, valuations, and diversification across industries and countries to minimize risks and maximize returns. Highlighted top picks for May 2025 include VICI Properties, Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, Pfizer, Altria, CVS Health, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Comcast, Vale, and Ares Capital.
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Ares Capital: Best Of Breed BDC Proving The Skeptics Wrong
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Over the past couple of months there has been an increased negative chatter around the quality of ARCC's fundamentals. For example, the high second-lien exposure and weakening economy sounds like a perfect recipe for surging non-accruals. As a result of this, ARCC's P/NAV premium has almost completely evaporated.
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My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Total Return can be misleading if not supported by NAV growth, as it may include unsustainable distributions and Return of Capital. Behavioral finance shows markets are irrational, making it crucial to consider practical aspects beyond theoretical Total Return calculations. I believe that NAV performance can affect our discretion in the reinvestment choices for the distributions we receive from our savings much more than Total Return.
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Is Trending Stock Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) a Buy Now?
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital (ARCC) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Ares Capital: A Golden Opportunity
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital Corp. (ARCC) covered its dividend with net investment income and shifted its portfolio towards high-quality First Liens, maintaining robust credit quality. Despite recent BDC valuation drops, ARCC remains a 'Buy' due to a 1.04x NAV multiple and strong origination growth. ARCC's portfolio grew 17% YoY, with interest income up 2.5% and net investment income up 12.3%, reflecting prudent risk selection.
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My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
My BDC Portfolio: 2 Months In And A Clear Alpha Performance
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3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in May
Published: May 01, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive
What's a five-letter word that can have a negative connotation when used as a verb but a positive one when used as a noun? The answer is "yield.
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Ares Capital Shares Decline 2.7% as Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Weakness in gross commitments and lower portfolio exits hurt ARCC's Q1 earnings, while higher total investment income offers some support.
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Ares Capital (ARCC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Ares Capital (ARCC) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Ares Capital (ARCC) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Ares Capital (ARCC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Ares Capital (ARCC): Should You Buy?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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These Assets Helped Me Achieve $3000 In Monthly Dividend Income
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
I transitioned from traditional S&P 500 index funds to high-yield dividend assets to build a more secure income stream. I eventually crossed an average above $3K per month. Business Development Companies like Ares Capital and Blackstone Secured Lending offer high dividend yields, making them attractive for income-focused portfolios. Option ETFs, such as JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, provide substantial income but may underperform traditional indexes in total return.
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3 High-Yielding BDCs For 2025
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Despite expected volatility and potential recession, Ares Capital, Blackstone Secured Lending, and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending are likely to maintain their current dividends in 2025. Ares Capital's conservative fiscal strategy, solid dividend coverage, and investment-grade credit ratings position it well for the year ahead. Blackstone Secured Lending's defensively-positioned portfolio and robust liquidity make it a strong contender, despite lower interest rates potentially impacting the sector.
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Ares Capital Q1 Preview: Beware Of Warning Signs In Credit Markets
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
There are warning signs in the private credit. Ares Capital faces risks due to high exposure to vulnerable sectors like healthcare and software, rising interest receivables. Refinancing challenges in a higher-for-longer rates environment and mixed recession signals further exacerbate concerns. In the upcoming Q1 FY25 earnings report, portfolio quality metrics and commentary on default risks, as well as implications in a recession, are key monitorables.
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The More It Underperforms, The More I Buy
Published: April 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Three sectors of the market have soared in recent years. However, there are laggards in each of them. I discuss why these underperformers are a golden buying opportunity for investors today.
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Economic Uncertainty Covered By Income Certainty
Published: April 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
It's easy to tune out the worries of the world when your life is surrounded by cash flowing in from the market. We examine two strong income opportunities with over 2 decades of paying history. High yields can greatly reduce the stress caused by price movements.
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Investing In BDCs For Durable Income Amidst The Looming Recession
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Rising non-accrual base is the BDC Achilles heel. The current economic conditions drive up the probability of that risk. Hence, the BDC income and NAV durability have become extremely important topics.
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Is Most-Watched Stock Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Worth Betting on Now?
Published: April 22, 2025 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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Focusing On Lower Risk Shares (And Updated Charts For High-Yield Stocks)
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Market volatility has increased, making it challenging to predict future Treasury rates and impacting the frequency of my article publications. Price-to-book ratios reveal bargains. Preferred shares offer lower risk and high yields; recent trades in DX-C and EFC-B have been profitable.
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High-Yield Investors Rejoice: 2 Growth-Oriented BDCs Attractive On The Price Drop
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Market volatility offers dividend investors a chance to buy high-quality BDCs like Blackstone Secured Lending and Morgan Stanley Direct Lending at attractive prices. Despite recession fears, BXSL and MSDL's strong fundamentals, low non-performing loans, and robust liquidity make them appealing investment opportunities. BXSL's $28 price and MSDL's discount to NAV present attractive entry points, backed by well-known asset managers and growth-focused strategies.
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Very Bad News For BDCs: How To Play President Trump's Tariff Volatility
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
The business development company, or BDC, sector's strong run appears to be coming to an end. The dividend party may be over, and I share one sector favorite whose dividend may surprisingly be in trouble. I also share one BDC, whose dividend remains relatively safe and its stock trades at a compelling valuation.
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About Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
- IPO Date 2004-10-05
- Website https://www.arescapitalcorp.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Mr. Kort Schnabel
- Employees 1200