Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
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- symbol ARES
- Rev/Share 26.5092
- Book/Share 39.0337
- PB 2.9352
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC 0.0
- MktCap 37626501509.0
- FreeCF/Share 16.7053
- PFCF 10.1851
- PE 48.0436
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0391
- ROE 0.0962
- Rating D+
- Score 1
- Recommendation Strong Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 1
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | ARES | Raymond James | Market Perform | Strong Buy | -- | $157 | Feb. 9, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ARES | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | -- | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Resumed | ARES | UBS | -- | Neutral | -- | $201 | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ARES | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $180 | Oct. 14, 2025 |
| Initiation | ARES | BMO Capital Markets | -- | Market Perform | -- | $156 | Oct. 3, 2025 |
| Initiation | ARES | Raymond James | -- | Market Perform | -- | -- | July 28, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ARES | Oppenheimer | Outperform | Perform | -- | -- | May 15, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ARES | Oppenheimer | Perform | Outperform | -- | $159 | April 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ARES | Citizens JMP | Market Perform | Mkt Outperform | -- | $165 | April 8, 2025 |
| Resumed | ARES | Barclays | -- | Overweight | -- | $224 | Jan. 27, 2025 |
News
Private Credit Default Rates Could Hit 15%, UBS Warns
Published: February 25, 2026 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Negative
UBS strategists say private credit could see default rates surge as high as 15% if artificial intelligence triggers an “aggressive” disruption among corporate borrowers. Bloomberg's Silas Brown has more from London.
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This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift
Published: February 23, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
This Major Market Rotation Just Handed Dividend Investors A Huge Gift
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Ares Management Prices European Direct Lending CLO II at Over €300 Million
Published: February 19, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today the pricing of its second European Direct Lending Collateralized Loan Obligation, Ares European Direct Lending CLO II (“EDL CLO II”), at over €300 million. Consistent with the underlying composition of its predecessor, EDL CLO II is a diversified CLO comprised entirely of directly originated and actively managed loans issued by over 70 middle-market compan.
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ARES Signals Strong 2026 Deal Momentum, Reaffirms Growth Targets
Published: February 17, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Management signals accelerating 2026 deal momentum with record pipeline and reaffirms double-digit growth targets.
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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Bank of America Financial Services Conference 2026 Transcript
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Ares: The Decline Post Earnings Is A Gift (Rating Upgrade)
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Ares is upgraded to Strong Buy after a post-earnings selloff, despite record fundraising and AUM surpassing $600B. ARES reported a double-miss on Q4 EPS and revenue but delivered robust year-over-year growth and hiked its dividend by 20%, pushing yield near 4%. Wealth management AUM surged 69% to $66B, and real assets more than doubled, positioning ARES for growth in retail and infrastructure markets.
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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 Management: Bonds Offer Interesting 7.0% Plus Yields
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Management Corp. has had a phenomenal long-term performance. While the recent underperformance appears to be an opportunity, the valuation is too rich for our taste. We look at the bonds yielding over 7% for an income opportunity.
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Ares Management Stock Falls as Q4 Earnings Miss, Expenses Rise Y/Y
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
ARES stock dips nearly 7.3% as Q4 earnings miss estimates due to higher expenses. Nevertheless, growth in assets under management offers some support.
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Ares Management (ARES) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Ares Management (ARES) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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Ares Management: Growth Continues Despite Macro Fears
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative
Ares Management shares have declined ~30% over the past year amid private credit and AI-related concerns, with Q4 earnings missing expectations. Management fees grew 27%, and AUM surged 29% to $623 billion, driven by strong fundraising and the GCP acquisition, but higher G&A expenses pressured margins. ARES benefits from sticky, long-duration capital structures, a large AUM backlog, and a strong balance sheet, supporting visible fee growth and a 20% dividend increase.
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3 Asset Management Stocks Set to Pull Off Earnings Beat in Q4
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Strong Q4 markets set the stage for potential earnings beats from ARES, VRTS and VCTR after BLK's early upside surprise.
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Insights Into Ares Management (ARES) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Ares Management (ARES) for the quarter ended December 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Elara Caring Secures New Strategic Investment from Ares and DaVita
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elara Caring (Elara), a leading national provider of skilled home health, hospice, behavioral health, and personal care services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for a strategic investment from Ares' Private Equity Group (Ares) and DaVita. The investment is intended to expand access to personalized, clinically advanced care at home for patients with complex and acute needs. Elara will continue to operate as a wholly independent company led by CEO A.
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Here's Why Ares Management (ARES) is a Strong Growth Stock
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Ares Management (ARES) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Management (ARES) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Makarora Completes Acquisition of Plymouth Industrial REIT for $2.1 Billion
Published: January 27, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Makarora Management LP (“Makarora”) today announced that, together with Ares Alternative Credit funds (“Ares”), it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. (“Plymouth”) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Plymouth shareholders will receive cash consideration of $22.00 per share.
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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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My Ultimate BDC Playbook For 2026
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Big yields, but rising risks are quietly reshaping the BDC sector. Interest rates and credit quality are heading toward a collision. My portfolio is positioned very differently for what comes next.
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Ares Management CEO: We're not in an AI bubble
Published: December 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Ares Management CEO and co-founder Michael Arougheti discusses AI bubble concerns.
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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference Transcript
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference Transcript
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Goldman Sachs Adds Red-Hot Gaming and Technology Stocks to December Conviction List
Published: December 08, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
The Goldman Sachs Conviction List is a curated list of stocks that the firm's research team believes are highly likely to outperform the market.
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AMG vs. ARES: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Financial - Investment Management stocks have likely encountered both Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) and Ares Management (ARES). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Presents at Citizens Financial Services Conference 2025 Transcript
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Ares Management Corporation ( ARES ) Citizens Financial Services Conference 2025 November 18, 2025 12:00 PM EST Company Participants Robert DeVeer - Director, Partner & Co-President Conference Call Participants Brian Mckenna - Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division Marc S. Lipschultz - Blue Owl Capital Holdings LP Presentation Brian Mckenna Citizens JMP Securities, LLC, Research Division All right.
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Ares Management CEO: ‘The wheels are in motion' to bring private investments into 401(k)s
Published: November 03, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Ares Management Corporation ( ARES ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 3, 2025 9:00 AM EST Company Participants Greg Mason - Managing Director of Public IR & Communications Michael Arougheti - Co-Founder, CEO & Director Jarrod Phillips - Partner & CFO Conference Call Participants Alexander Blostein - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Steven Chubak - Wolfe Research, LLC Craig Siegenthaler - BofA Securities, Research Division Patrick Davitt - Autonomous Research US LP William Katz - TD Cowen, Research Division Brennan Hawken - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Kenneth Worthington - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Michael Cyprys - …
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AMP vs. ARES: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors with an interest in Financial - Investment Management stocks have likely encountered both Ameriprise Financial Services (AMP) and Ares Management (ARES). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Ares Direct Lending Raises $1.5 Billion for Specialty Healthcare Strategy
Published: October 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Management Corporation (“Ares”) (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it has raised approximately $1.5 billion of capital for Ares Direct Lending's dedicated specialty healthcare strategy, inclusive of the final closing of the inaugural Ares Specialty Healthcare Fund (“ASH” or the “Fund”) and anticipated leverage. Through ASH, Ares seeks to support sponsored and non-sponsored specialty healthcare companies by providin.
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Ares Management (ARES) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Ares Management (ARES) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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About Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
- IPO Date 2014-05-02
- Website https://www.aresmgmt.com
- Industry Asset Management
- CEO Michael J. Arougheti
- Employees 3504