Ares Management Corp Class A (ARES)

Currency in USD
116.90
+3.27(+2.88%)
Closed·
118.00+1.10(+0.94%)
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High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
114.35118.51
52 wk Range
95.80195.26
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
113.63
Open
116.48
Day's Range
114.35-118.51
52 wk Range
95.8-195.26
Volume
1.64M
Average Volume (3m)
2.93M
1-Year Change
-34.3111%
Book Value / Share
11.43
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
145.41
Upside
+24.39%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

12 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 145.41
(+24.39% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
TD Cowen
Buy153.00+30.88%144.00MaintainJun 23, 2026
UBS
Hold127.00+8.64%118.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Oppenheimer
Buy146.00+24.89%147.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Barclays
Buy140.00+19.76%127.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
JPMorgan
Buy144.00+23.18%188.00MaintainApr 28, 2026

Ares Management Corp Class A SWOT Analysis


Strategic Expansion
Explore Ares Management's acquisition of GCP International, set to double real estate AUM and enhance global presence, particularly in Asia's growing markets
Fundraising Prowess
Delve into Ares' impressive $93 billion fundraising in 2024, showcasing investor confidence and positioning the firm for future growth opportunities
Market Challenges
Uncover how Ares navigates market disruptions, balancing strong AUM growth against recent earnings shortfalls and evolving investment landscapes
Analyst Outlook
Discover varied analyst perspectives, with price targets ranging from $165 to $217, reflecting diverse views on Ares' profitability and expansion potential
Read full SWOT analysis

Ares Management Corp Class A Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $1.24 missed forecast of $1.38 (-10.14%); revenue of $1.27B fell short of $1.32B estimate (-3.79%)
  • Assets under management grew 18% YoY to $644B; management fees surpassed $1B milestone for first time, up 22% YoY
  • Stock rose 2.7% in pre-market to $120.5 despite earnings miss, though shares remain down 26% YTD and 38% below 52-week high
  • Full-year 2026 EPS projected at $6.58; Q4 revenue expected to reach $1.45B as company targets growth across investment platforms
  • CEO cited resilient business model amid concerns over market volatility, rising rates, and competitive pressures in asset management
Last Updated: 2026-05-01, 12:40 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 01, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.24 / 1.38
Revenue / Forecast
1.27B / 1.32B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.15%
Dividend Yield
4.75%
Industry Median 2.08%
Annualized payout
5.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+23.04%
Growth Streak

ARES Income Statement

Compare ARES to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
ARES
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
46.9x28.5x10.0x
PEG Ratio
2.170.310.03
Price/Book
15.0x11.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
6.5x4.8x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
21.5%25.9%13.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company’s Private Equity Group segment specializes in early venture, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, growth capital, middle market, mezzanine, distressed and growth buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in healthcare, services, energy, industrials and consumer. The firm seeks to takes majority, minority and shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and Australia. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm prefers to invest between $1 million and $500 million in companies having EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million and debt investment value between $10 million and $100 million. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
116.07M51.47%13.57B
Other Institutional Investors
101.42M44.97%11.86B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
8.03M3.56%939.27M
Total
225.52M100.00%26.36B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.17%16,169,0651,890,164
Capital Research and Management Company6.61%14,907,8081,742,723

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FAQ

What Is the Ares Management (ARES) Stock Price Today?

The Ares Management stock price today is 116.90 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Ares Management Trade On?

Ares Management is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Ares Management?

The stock symbol for Ares Management is "ARES."

Does Ares Management Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Ares Management dividend yield is 4.75%.

What Is the Ares Management Market Cap?

As of today, Ares Management market cap is 38.56B USD.

What Is Ares Management's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Ares Management EPS (TTM) is 2.15.

When Is the Next Ares Management Earnings Date?

Ares Management will release its next earnings report on Jul 31, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ARES a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Ares Management Stock Split?

Ares Management has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Ares Management Have?

Ares Management has 4297 employees.

What is the current trading status of Ares Management (ARES)?

As of Jul 05, 2026, Ares Management (ARES) is trading at a price of 116.90 USD, with a previous close of 113.63 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 114.35 USD to 118.51 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 95.80 USD to 195.26 USD.

What Is Ares Management (ARES) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Ares Management is 145.41 USD, with a high estimate of 190 USD and a low estimate of 125 USD. 12 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +24.39% Upside potential.

What Is the ARES After Hours Price?

ARES's last after hours stock price is 118.00 USD, the stock has decreased by 1.10, or 0.94%.
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