Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
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- symbol ARCC
- Rev/Share 3.3914
- Book/Share 20.1928
- PB 1.1162
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC 1.8993
- MktCap 15646862280.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.8791
- PFCF -11.9808
- PE 10.7444
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0852
- ROE 0.1083
- Rating A-
- Score 4
- Recommendation Buy
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 5
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
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
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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Wall Street Analysts Think Ares Capital (ARCC) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
Published: April 09, 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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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: April 08, 2025 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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Retirement Income: I'm Seeking Treasure In These 7-9% Yields
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Income investing can be like treasure hunting in many ways. I detail 2 great income picks that offer high yields that are well-covered by cashflow. Both carry investment grade credit ratings and offer immediate diversification across strong asset classes.
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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: March 28, 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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My BDC Portfolio And The Strategy For Alpha Going Forward
Published: March 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
This is my first BDC portfolio monthly performance review article. The good news is that the portfolio has done its job, outperforming the two BDC benchmarks - PBDC and BIZD. Yet, on an absolute basis, the portfolio is slightly down.
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Ares Capital: Buy This 9% Yield Following Selloff
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital offers a generous 9% dividend yield and has become more attractive after a recent sell-off, presenting a solid total return outlook. As a leading BDC with a market cap of $15 billion, ARCC employs a mixed strategy, balancing low-risk senior secured debt with higher-risk investments. ARCC's portfolio includes 57% first lien senior secured debt, 11% second lien debt, and 10% preferred equity.
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Ares Capital: Top-Notch BDC That Rarely Presents An Attractive Entry
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Capital's diverse portfolio and strong dividend yield of 8.7% make it a stable and attractive investment for reliable supplemental income. Despite trading at a premium to NAV, ARCC's valuation is reasonable compared to peers, with low non-accrual rates and consistent capital allocation to new investment activity. ARCC's portfolio growth and strategic investments in senior secured debt provide downside protection and potential for capital appreciation.
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Ares Capital: Fade The Rally (Technical Analysis)
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The technicals are overall net bullish, especially for the near term as Ares Capital's stock has rebounded and the EMAs and indicators look promising. Most recent earnings are unconvincing, as EPS declines and weakening investment performance per share show a shaky business. Meanwhile, the P/B ratio has shown multiyear expansion and is at above average levels, signalling overvaluation relative to the fundamentals.
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Strategically Building A $100,000 Dividend Portfolio For Attractive Income And Strong Risk-Adjusted Returns
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio focuses on financially healthy companies with strong balance sheets, aiming to generate sustainable dividend income and reduce portfolio volatility. Recent additions like Canadian Natural Resources and NextEra Energy enhance dividend growth potential and diversify sector allocation, reducing Financials Sector concentration. The portfolio boasts a Weighted Average Dividend Yield [FWD] of 3.98% and a 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate [CAGR] of 7.82%, ensuring attractive income and growth.
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Ares Capital Stock Down 6% in a Month: Time to Buy the Dip or Wait?
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ARCC shares decline 6% in a month. Let us find out whether its rising investment commitments and diverse investment portfolio make it a lucrative bet.
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Investors Heavily Search Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: March 17, 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 (ARCC) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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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About Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
- IPO Date 2004-10-05
- Website https://www.arescapitalcorp.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Kort Schnabel
- Employees 1200