ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation
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Latest Quote
$19.26
| Previous Close | $19.07 |
| Open | $19.07 |
| Day High | $19.28 |
| Day Low | $19.02 |
| Volume | 5,009,904 |
Stock Information
| Quarterly Dividend / Yield | $1.92 / 9.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 718.02M |
| Quarterly Dividend Yield | 9.97% |
| Quarterly Dividend | $1.92 |
| Total Debt | $15.88B |
| Cash Equivalents | $554.00M |
| Revenue | $3.08B |
| Net Income | $1.15B |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Asset Management |
| Market Cap | $13.83B |
| P/E Ratio | 11.82 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.63 |
| Exchange | NMS |
đ Comprehensive Analysis
Company Data
| Enterprise Value | $29.16B |
| Sales | $3.08B |
| Income | $1.15B |
| Book/sh | $19.59 |
| Cash/sh | $0.77 |
Financial Ratios
| Quick Ratio | 0.32 |
| Current Ratio | 0.38 |
| Debt/Eq | 112.91 |
| EPS Growth TTM | -61.80% |
Returns & Margins
| ROA | 4.89% |
| ROE | 8.29% |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Operating Margin | 80.86% |
| Profit Margin | 37.30% |
Ownership
| Insider Ownership | 0.56% |
| Institutional Ownership | 36.41% |
| Insider & Institutional transactions data not available | |
Valuation Ratios
| Forward P/E | 10.00 |
| PEG | 3.72 |
| P/S | 4.49 |
| P/B | 0.98 |
Analyst Data
| Recommendation | buy |
| Target Price | $20.77 |
Technical Indicators
| SMA20 | $18.86 |
| SMA50 | $18.79 |
| SMA200 | $19.17 |
| RSI | 68.51 |
| ATR | 0.2857 |
| Short Float | 5.74% |
| Short Ratio | 7.74 |
| Volatility | 0.62 |
| Rel Volume | 1.03 |
Performance History
| Week | +2.50% |
| Month | +2.56% |
| Quarter | +7.84% |
| 6 Months | -3.70% |
| YTD | -3.20% |
| Year | -5.69% |
| 3 Years | +34.21% |
| 5 Years | +54.93% |
| 10 Years | +239.54% |
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Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | $19.26 | 5,041,100 |
| 2026-06-11 | $19.07 | 5,260,700 |
| 2026-06-10 | $19.04 | 3,673,100 |
| 2026-06-09 | $19.03 | 4,776,900 |
| 2026-06-08 | $18.77 | 4,617,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | $18.79 | 4,402,800 |
| 2026-06-04 | $18.90 | 5,027,200 |
| 2026-06-03 | $18.68 | 7,104,900 |
| 2026-06-02 | $18.97 | 5,562,100 |
| 2026-06-01 | $19.07 | 4,917,900 |
| 2026-05-29 | $18.99 | 6,208,400 |
| 2026-05-28 | $18.81 | 4,755,700 |
| 2026-05-27 | $18.86 | 4,741,500 |
| 2026-05-26 | $18.82 | 3,925,100 |
| 2026-05-22 | $18.59 | 4,525,100 |
| 2026-05-21 | $18.74 | 3,208,100 |
| 2026-05-20 | $18.70 | 5,623,300 |
| 2026-05-19 | $18.57 | 4,403,600 |
| 2026-05-18 | $18.72 | 5,750,100 |
| 2026-05-15 | $18.90 | 4,392,600 |
| 2026-05-14 | $18.94 | 5,035,700 |
| 2026-05-13 | $18.78 | 6,210,600 |
About Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. It prefers to make investments in companies engaged in sports, media & entertainment, industrials & business services, infrastructure & power, financial institution groups, software & technology, specialty healthcare, consumer, retail & services, energy and the basic and growth manufacturing, consumer products, health care products, and information technology service sectors. The fund will also consider investments in industries such as restaurants, retail, oil and gas, and technology sectors. It invests in the United States based companies. It focuses on investments in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest regions from its New York office, the Midwest region, from the Chicago office, and the Western region from the Los Angeles office. The fund typically invests between $30 million and $500 million, in companies with an EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million. It makes debt investments between $10 million and $100 million The fund invests through revolvers, first lien loans, warrants, unitranche structures, second lien loans, mezzanine debt, private high yield, junior capital, subordinated debt, and non-control preferred and common equity. The fund also selectively considers third-party-led senior and subordinated debt financings and opportunistically considers the purchase of stressed and discounted debt positions. The fund prefers to be an agent and/or lead the transactions in which it invests. The fund also seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.
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| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ||||
| Total Revenue | $1,506,000,000 | $1,713,000,000 | $1,648,000,000 | $741,000,000 |
| Operating Revenue | $1,506,000,000 | $1,713,000,000 | $1,648,000,000 | $741,000,000 |
| Expenses | ||||
| Interest Expense | $736,000,000 | $659,000,000 | $582,000,000 | $455,000,000 |
| Operating Expense | $108,000,000 | $113,000,000 | $42,000,000 | $86,000,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $57,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $52,000,000 | $48,000,000 |
| General And Administrative Expense | $51,000,000 | $43,000,000 | $42,000,000 | $38,000,000 |
| Income & Earnings | ||||
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Net Interest Income | $1,447,000,000 | $1,503,000,000 | $1,380,000,000 | $1,015,000,000 |
| Interest Income | $2,183,000,000 | $2,162,000,000 | $1,962,000,000 | $1,470,000,000 |
| Normalized Income | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Average Dilution Earnings | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000,000 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Net Income | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Pretax Income | $1,398,000,000 | $1,600,000,000 | $1,606,000,000 | $655,000,000 |
| Per Share | ||||
| Diluted EPS | $1.86 | $2.44 | $2.68 | $1.19 |
| Basic EPS | $1.86 | $2.44 | $2.75 | $1.21 |
| Other | ||||
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $699,000,000 | $624,000,000 | $575,000,000 | $518,000,000 |
| Basic Average Shares | $699,000,000 | $624,000,000 | $554,000,000 | $498,000,000 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $617,000,000 |
| Tax Provision | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $84,000,000 | $55,000,000 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | $101,000,000 | $-60,000,000 | $-155,000,000 | $24,000,000 |
| Selling General And Administration | $51,000,000 | $43,000,000 | $42,000,000 | $38,000,000 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||||
| Net Tangible Assets | $14,318,000,000 | $13,355,000,000 | $11,201,000,000 | $9,555,000,000 |
| Total Assets | $31,235,000,000 | $28,254,000,000 | $23,800,000,000 | $22,398,000,000 |
| Investmentin Financial Assets | $29,485,000,000 | $26,720,000,000 | $22,874,000,000 | $21,780,000,000 |
| Financial Assets Designatedas Fair Value Through Profitor Loss Total | $29,485,000,000 | $26,720,000,000 | $22,874,000,000 | $21,780,000,000 |
| Receivables | $605,000,000 | $516,000,000 | $261,000,000 | $180,000,000 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $638,000,000 | $635,000,000 | $535,000,000 | $303,000,000 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Federal Funds Sold | $924,000,000 | $860,000,000 | $564,000,000 | $337,000,000 |
| Debt | ||||
| Net Debt | $15,353,000,000 | $13,124,000,000 | $11,383,000,000 | $11,986,000,000 |
| Total Debt | $15,991,000,000 | $13,759,000,000 | $11,918,000,000 | $12,320,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $15,991,000,000 | $13,759,000,000 | $11,918,000,000 | $12,320,000,000 |
| Liabilities | ||||
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $16,917,000,000 | $14,899,000,000 | $12,599,000,000 | $12,843,000,000 |
| Payables | $766,000,000 | $927,000,000 | $430,000,000 | $356,000,000 |
| Other Payable | $568,000,000 | $521,000,000 | $291,000,000 | $229,000,000 |
| Accounts Payable | $198,000,000 | $406,000,000 | $139,000,000 | $127,000,000 |
| Equity | ||||
| Common Stock Equity | $14,318,000,000 | $13,355,000,000 | $11,201,000,000 | $9,555,000,000 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $14,318,000,000 | $13,355,000,000 | $11,201,000,000 | $9,555,000,000 |
| Stockholders Equity | $14,318,000,000 | $13,355,000,000 | $11,201,000,000 | $9,555,000,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $958,000,000 | $852,000,000 | $462,000,000 | $-2,000,000 |
| Other | ||||
| Ordinary Shares Number | $718,000,000 | $672,000,000 | $582,311,109 | $519,000,000 |
| Share Issued | $718,000,000 | $672,000,000 | $582,311,109 | $519,000,000 |
| Tangible Book Value | $14,318,000,000 | $13,355,000,000 | $11,201,000,000 | $9,555,000,000 |
| Invested Capital | $30,309,000,000 | $27,114,000,000 | $23,119,000,000 | $21,844,000,000 |
| Total Capitalization | $30,309,000,000 | $27,114,000,000 | $23,119,000,000 | $21,844,000,000 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $13,359,000,000 | $12,502,000,000 | $10,738,000,000 | $9,556,000,000 |
| Capital Stock | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Common Stock | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Investments And Advances | $29,485,000,000 | $26,720,000,000 | $22,874,000,000 | $21,780,000,000 |
| Treasury Shares Number | - | - | $0 | - |
| Net PPE | - | - | $10,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
| Metric | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | ||||
| Free Cash Flow | $-1,717,000,000 | $-2,128,000,000 | $511,000,000 | $-1,359,000,000 |
| Operating Activities | ||||
| Operating Cash Flow | $-1,717,000,000 | $-2,128,000,000 | $511,000,000 | $-1,359,000,000 |
| Financing Activities | ||||
| Issuance Of Capital Stock | $928,000,000 | $1,364,000,000 | $1,155,000,000 | $1,001,000,000 |
| Financing Cash Flow | $1,781,000,000 | $2,424,000,000 | $-284,000,000 | $1,210,000,000 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cash Dividends Paid | $-1,264,000,000 | $-1,139,000,000 | $-1,031,000,000 | $-912,000,000 |
| Common Stock Dividend Paid | $-1,264,000,000 | $-1,139,000,000 | $-1,031,000,000 | $-912,000,000 |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | $928,000,000 | $1,364,000,000 | $1,155,000,000 | $1,001,000,000 |
| Common Stock Issuance | $928,000,000 | $1,364,000,000 | $1,155,000,000 | $1,001,000,000 |
| Dividend Received Cfo | $149,000,000 | $33,000,000 | $11,000,000 | $71,000,000 |
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | - | - | - | $0 |
| Other | ||||
| Repayment Of Debt | $-10,372,000,000 | $-10,980,000,000 | $-5,603,000,000 | $-6,818,000,000 |
| Issuance Of Debt | $12,534,000,000 | $13,238,000,000 | $5,215,000,000 | $7,955,000,000 |
| End Cash Position | $924,000,000 | $860,000,000 | $564,000,000 | $337,000,000 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $860,000,000 | $564,000,000 | $337,000,000 | $486,000,000 |
| Changes In Cash | $64,000,000 | $296,000,000 | $227,000,000 | $-149,000,000 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $2,162,000,000 | $2,258,000,000 | $-388,000,000 | $1,137,000,000 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $2,162,000,000 | $2,258,000,000 | $-388,000,000 | $1,137,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Payments | $-10,372,000,000 | $-10,980,000,000 | $-5,603,000,000 | $-6,818,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | $12,534,000,000 | $13,238,000,000 | $5,215,000,000 | $7,955,000,000 |
| Interest Received Cfo | $131,000,000 | $109,000,000 | $48,000,000 | $30,000,000 |
| Change In Working Capital | $-82,000,000 | $157,000,000 | $39,000,000 | $-147,000,000 |
| Change In Other Current Liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Change In Other Current Assets | $-35,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $-8,000,000 | $65,000,000 |
| Change In Payable | $-45,000,000 | $197,000,000 | $107,000,000 | $-178,000,000 |
| Change In Receivables | $-2,000,000 | $-45,000,000 | $-60,000,000 | $-34,000,000 |
| Other Non Cash Items | $-202,000,000 | $-182,000,000 | $-158,000,000 | $-77,000,000 |
| Gain Loss On Investment Securities | $-3,012,000,000 | $-3,767,000,000 | $-951,000,000 | $-1,836,000,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $1,299,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $1,522,000,000 | $600,000,000 |
| Common Stock Payments | - | - | - | $0 |