Ares Capital/$ARCC
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About Ares Capital
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
Ticker
$ARCC
Sector
Primary listing
Industry
Capital Markets
Headquarters
Employees
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Website
Ares Capital Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$16B
11.31
$2.04
0.73
$1.92
8.34%
Price and volume
Market cap
$16B
Beta
0.73
52-week high
$23.84
52-week low
$18.26
Average daily volume
3.8M
Dividend rate
$1.92
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.36
Quick ratio
0.328
Long term debt to equity
101.829
Total debt to equity
101.829
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
89.57%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.13%
Profitability
Gross margin (TTM)
100.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
43.50%
Operating margin (TTM)
74.74%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
5.26%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.37%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.29%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.309
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.919
Price to book
1.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.16
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-6.176
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-16.19%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-372.88%
Dividend yield (TTM)
8.34%
Forward dividend yield
8.34%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
12.01%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-30.30%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
17.34%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.66%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.45%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.92%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.39%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.36%
What the Analysts think about Ares Capital
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Ares Capital stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Ares Capital reported a net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations of $413 million for Q4 2023, up from $174 million in the same period the previous year, indicating strong operational performance. (stocktitan.net)
The company declared a consistent quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share for Q1 2024, reflecting a stable return to shareholders. (stocktitan.net)
Ares Capital's diversified investment portfolio, valued at $26.7 billion across 550 companies as of December 31, 2024, reduces concentration risk and supports sustainable investment income. (nasdaq.com)
In Q1 2023, Ares Capital's core earnings per share were $0.42, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59, leading to a 1.8% decline in share price post-announcement. (nasdaq.com)
The company has experienced inconsistent revenue growth, with a notable decline in 2024, raising concerns about its ability to maintain steady income streams. (tipranks.com)
Analysts project a slight decrease in earnings for Ares Capital, with expectations of a 0.91% decline in the coming year, from $2.19 to $2.17 per share. (marketbeat.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Jul 2025.
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Ares Capital News
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Forbes·3 weeks ago
Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release For The Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
Accesswire·3 weeks ago
Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $750 Million 5.500% Unsecured Notes Due 2030
Business Wire·2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Ares Capital stock?
Ares Capital (ARCC) has a market cap of $16B as of July 25, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Ares Capital stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Ares Capital (ARCC) stock is 11.31 as of July 25, 2025.
Does Ares Capital stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Ares Capital (ARCC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 25, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.92 and the yield is 8.34%. Ares Capital has a payout ratio of 89.57% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Ares Capital dividend payment date?
The next Ares Capital (ARCC) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Ares Capital?
Ares Capital (ARCC) has a beta rating of 0.73. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.