Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Ares Management
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price	US$123.80
52 Week High	US$186.85
52 Week Low	US$95.80
Beta	1.52
1 Month Change	-12.35%
3 Month Change	-1.67%
1 Year Change	-32.35%
3 Year Change	18.40%
5 Year Change	60.20%
Change since IPO	565.59%

Recent News & Updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 09

Ares Management Will Grow Further, But Upside Is Limited

Summary ARES' stock price has jumped by roughly 16.5% since my last strong buy rating. ARES delivered robust double-digit FRE growth (~20%) and record fundraising, with AUM reaching $671B and FPAUM at $410B. The infrastructure segment is driving outsized growth, with FRE up ~30% year-over-year. I expect more upside thanks to the AI and power infrastructure. Valuation has risen to nearly 24x forward P/E, moderating upside potential to low double digits, but ARES remains attractive if growth persists. That's why I'm downgrading ARES to a buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 09

Ares Management Will Grow Further, But Upside Is Limited

Narrative Update • Aug 07

ARES: Record Fundraising And Private Credit Deployment Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

The analyst fair value estimate for Ares Management has increased from $163 to $168. The shift is supported by a series of Street price target increases that highlight stronger credit performance, fundraising momentum, and fee margin expectations across recent Q2 research updates.

Narrative Update • Jul 24

ARES: Private Credit Platform And Real Estate Expansion Will Balance Fundraising Risks

The analyst price target for Ares Management has been reduced by $3 to $122, as analysts update their models to reflect more measured revenue growth assumptions, firmer profit margins, and a lower future P/E profile across the alternative asset manager group. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management points to a more balanced setup, with several firms trimming price targets or ratings while still recognizing the company’s position within alternative asset management.

Narrative Update • Jul 10

ARES: Private Credit Expansion Into Asia Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

Ares Management's consensus analyst price target has been reset lower by about $12, as analysts balance reduced valuation assumptions with updated earnings frameworks and a view that alternative asset managers, including Ares, still offer selective opportunities compared with large-cap banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ares Management presents a mixed but generally constructive picture, with several bullish analysts still highlighting the stock as a way to gain exposure to alternative assets compared with large bank stocks.

Narrative Update • Jun 26

ARES: Private Credit Fee Engine And Fundraising Strength Will Drive Future Upside

The analyst fair value estimate for Ares Management has been raised from $104.00 to $125.00, reflecting updated views on earnings potential and valuation after recent Street research, including revised models that factor in items such as X-Energy treatment and broader sector earnings quality. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ares Management shows a mix of opinions, with several large firms updating models around earnings quality, valuation frameworks, and items such as X-Energy treatment.

Narrative Update • Jun 12

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Esoteric Credit Scale And XE IPO Upside

Ares Management's updated analyst price target edges slightly lower, with model tweaks pointing to a modest cut of about $0.10 per share as analysts factor in incremental changes to discount rates, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions following recent sector wide revisions and list changes. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ares Management points to a mixed setup, with valuation and execution views split between more enthusiastic and more cautious voices.

Narrative Update • May 29

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Retail Credit Resilience And XE IPO Upside

Analysts have trimmed the Ares Management price target to about $145 from roughly $171, reflecting updated expectations for slower revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple, while still citing long term earnings potential for the sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management highlights a mix of optimism about long term earnings power and caution around near term earnings quality and flows in certain products.

Narrative Update • May 14

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Reset Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

Analysts have adjusted the Ares Management price target lower from about $218 to roughly $176, reflecting updated assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E, even as recent research shows a mix of target cuts and one increase across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management shows a cluster of target cuts from several firms, paired with a smaller set of more upbeat calls that focus on valuation support and the private credit franchise.

Narrative Update • Apr 30

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Shifts Will Shape Balanced Risk And Opportunity

Analysts have trimmed Ares Management price targets by varying amounts across several firms, yet still point to steady revenue and margin assumptions and in some cases highlight what they see as an opportunity created by weaker sentiment toward private credit. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management is mixed, with many firms trimming price targets while keeping an eye on how private credit sentiment may influence valuation and asset growth.

Narrative Update • Apr 16

ARES: Private Credit Outflows And Margin Pressure Will Drive A More Cautious Outlook

The analyst price target for Ares Management shifts from about $113 to $104 as analysts factor in updated assumptions around private credit fee growth, slightly lower profit margins, and a more conservative future P/E multiple, even as revenue growth expectations are adjusted upward. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Ares Management points to a more cautious tone, especially on private credit and valuation.

Narrative Update • Apr 01

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Reset And CLO Expansion Will Shape Returns

Analysts have trimmed the Ares Management fair value estimate from about $138 to roughly $113, reflecting a series of lower price targets across the Street as they moderate profit margin and business development company earnings assumptions, even as some continue to highlight what they see as an attractive entry point in private credit heavy alternative managers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management shows a clear reset in expectations, with several firms cutting price targets and revisiting assumptions around private credit, retail fundraising and business development company earnings.

Narrative Update • Mar 18

ARES: Private Credit Weakness And LBO Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Ares Management's analyst price target has reset from $166 to $138 as analysts factor in softer private credit flows and lower realization assumptions, even as several firms still highlight recent share weakness as a potential entry point. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management points to a more cautious tone around private credit flows, realization assumptions, and the valuation the market is placing on fee related earnings.

Narrative Update • Mar 04

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Private Credit Resilience And Real Assets Expansion

The updated analyst price target for Ares Management moves lower, with our fair value estimate shifting from $177.94 to $170.59 as analysts factor in reduced expectations for business development company flows and realizations, as well as recent industry wide concerns around private credit, even as some still highlight what they see as attractive entry points for credit focused alternative managers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Ares Management has become more mixed, with several firms cutting price targets while still seeing the company as an important player in private credit and alternative asset management.

Narrative Update • Feb 18

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Expanding Real Assets And Index Inclusion

The analyst price target for Ares Management has been reduced by $5.66 to $177.94 as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, slightly lower projected profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, even as they reference recent mixed target moves and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ares Management reflects a split view, with several firms revising price targets both higher and lower and at least one upgrade calling out a more attractive entry point.

Narrative Update • Feb 04

ARES: Private Credit Expansion And Index Additions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Ares Management higher by a few dollars, reflecting refreshed models that incorporate updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples, along with recent target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Ares Management shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions as they refresh their models and sector views.

Narrative Update • Jan 21

ARES: Fair Value View Balances Private Credit Momentum And Legal Uncertainty

Analysts have raised their Ares Management fair value estimate from US$138.67 to US$166.00, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that are consistent with recent price target revisions from firms across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Ares Management shows a wide range of fair value opinions, with several firms lifting targets while at least one has trimmed expectations.

Narrative Update • Jan 07

ARES: Private Credit Strength And Q3 Reassurance Will Support Earnings Resilience

Analysts have nudged their price targets on Ares Management into a higher US$175 to US$197 range, reflecting updated models after Q3 results, a higher assumed discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are leaning into Ares Management's latest Q3 update, resetting their models with higher price targets clustered in the upper end of the current US$175 to US$197 range.

Narrative Update • Dec 15

ARES Strong Private Credit Margins Will Support Earnings Resilience Despite Legal Scrutiny

Analysts have lifted their price target on Ares Management to $218 from about $190, reflecting confidence in the firm’s stronger margin profile, more attractive forward valuation, and sustained leadership in private credit despite moderating top line growth and macro headwinds. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that Ares Management continues to outperform expectations, pointing to better than anticipated Q3 results and resilient fee related earnings as key drivers behind recent price target increases.

Narrative Update • Dec 01

ARES: Future Performance Will Reflect Private Credit Strength Despite Competitive Risks

Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Ares Management to $183.60 from $183.94. They cite improved revenue growth but marginally softer profit margin forecasts and continued strength in private credit activity following strong Q3 results.

Narrative Update • Nov 17

ARES: Future Outperformance Will Be Driven By Private Credit Momentum

The average analyst price target for Ares Management has been revised upward by nearly $4 to approximately $184. Recent earnings outperformance and the firm’s credibility in private credit are driving renewed optimism among analysts, despite ongoing industry headwinds.

Narrative Update • Nov 01

ARES: Fee Strength And Credit Competitiveness Will Drive Long-Term Performance

Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Ares Management to $180.00 from $180.20. This change reflects recent adjustments to market expectations amid credit concerns, but ongoing support comes from strong investment activity and solid fee-related earnings.

Narrative Update • Oct 18

Alternative Investments And Global Expansion Will Unlock Fee Potential

Ares Management's analyst price target has been revised downward from $191 to $180.20 per share. This reflects analysts' views of modest changes in growth expectations and profit margins amid ongoing industry competition and evolving market conditions.

Narrative Update • Oct 04

Alternative Investments And Global Expansion Will Unlock Fee Potential

Ares Management's analyst price target has shifted modestly downward from $193.69 to $191.00, as analysts cite strong fundamentals but acknowledge a slower revenue growth outlook and increased market competition. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Ares Management reflect a balance of both optimism and caution regarding the firm’s future performance and valuation drivers.

Narrative Update • Sep 04

Alternative Investments And Global Expansion Will Unlock Fee Potential

Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Ares Management, citing robust investment performance, resilient business fundamentals, and management’s ability to meet key targets, supporting a consensus price target that remains unchanged at $193.69. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to strong underlying investment performance across all Ares Management’s businesses, despite some quarter-to-quarter volatility in realized performance income.

Shareholder Returns

	ARES	US Capital Markets	US Market
7D	-6.0%	-2.5%	-0.2%
1Y	-32.3%	-2.3%	12.1%

Return vs Industry: ARES underperformed the US Capital Markets industry which returned -2.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: ARES underperformed the US Market which returned 12.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is ARES's price volatile compared to industry and market?
ARES volatility
ARES Average Weekly Movement	5.7%
Capital Markets Industry Average Movement	3.3%
Market Average Movement	6.8%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market	15.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market	2.9%

Stable Share Price: ARES has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: ARES's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

Founded	Employees	CEO	Website
1997	4,343	Mike Arougheti	www.ares.com

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.

Ares Management Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do Ares Management's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
ARES fundamental statistics
Market cap	US$40.83b
Earnings (TTM)	US$572.57m
Revenue (TTM)	US$5.99b

48.8x

P/E Ratio

4.7x

P/S Ratio

Is ARES overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
ARES income statement (TTM)
Revenue	US$5.99b
Cost of Revenue	US$3.75b
Gross Profit	US$2.24b
Other Expenses	US$1.67b
Earnings	US$572.57m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)	2.54
Gross Margin	37.41%
Net Profit Margin	9.56%
Debt/Equity Ratio	163.0%

How did ARES perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.4%

Current Dividend Yield

192%

Payout Ratio

Does ARES pay a reliable dividends?

See ARES dividend history and benchmarks

When do you need to buy ARES by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Ares Management dividend dates
Ex Dividend Date	Sep 16 2026
Dividend Pay Date	Sep 30 2026
Days until Ex dividend	4 days
Days until Dividend pay date	10 days

Does ARES pay a reliable dividends?

See ARES dividend history and benchmarks

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2026/09/20 00:36
End of Day Share Price	2026/09/18 00:00
Earnings	2026/06/30
Annual Earnings	2025/12/31

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Package	Data	Timeframe	Example US Source ^*
Company Financials	10 years	Income statement Cash flow statement Balance sheet	SEC Form 10-K SEC Form 10-Q
Analyst Consensus Estimates	+3 years	Forecast financials Analyst price targets	Analyst Research Reports Blue Matrix
Market Prices	30 years	Stock prices Dividends, Splits and Actions	ICE Market Data SEC Form S-1
Ownership	10 years	Top shareholders Insider trading	SEC Form 4 SEC Form 13D
Management	10 years	Leadership team Board of directors	SEC Form 10-K SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments	10 years	Company announcements	SEC Form 8-K

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Analyst Sources

Ares Management Corporation is covered by 23 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

Analyst	Institution
"Benjamin Budish	Barclays
Benjamin Budish	Barclays
Brennan Hawken	BMO Capital Markets Equity Research

Ares Management (ARES) Stock Overview

Rewards

Risk Analysis

Analyst Price Targets

ARES: Fee Strength And Credit Competitiveness Will Drive Long-Term Performance

GCP Integration Will Pressure Margins While Expansion Will Offer Upside

Leadership Appointments And Global Expansion Will Unlock Future Markets

Top Analyst Narratives

ARES: Fee Strength And Credit Competitiveness Will Drive Long-Term Performance

GCP Integration Will Pressure Margins While Expansion Will Offer Upside

Leadership Appointments And Global Expansion Will Unlock Future Markets

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Price History & Performance

Recent News & Updates

Ares Management Forms $2.4 Billion U.S. Logistics Venture With PSP Investments

Ares Management Buys Two Miami-Dade Warehouses Fully Leased to Target and LaserShip

Upcoming dividend of US$1.35 per share

Ares Management Will Grow Further, But Upside Is Limited

Ares Management and Scion Group Close $435 Million Student Housing Acquisition

Ares Management Closes Record 4 Billion Dollar Japan Logistics Fund With Major Pension Backing

Recent updates

Ares Management Forms $2.4 Billion U.S. Logistics Venture With PSP Investments

Ares Management Buys Two Miami-Dade Warehouses Fully Leased to Target and LaserShip

Upcoming dividend of US$1.35 per share

Ares Management Will Grow Further, But Upside Is Limited

Ares Management and Scion Group Close $435 Million Student Housing Acquisition

Ares Management Closes Record 4 Billion Dollar Japan Logistics Fund With Major Pension Backing

Ares Management Corporation Closes Japan Logistics Development Partners V LP Fund

Ares Management Leads $2.2 Billion Direct Loan for MedImpact Acquisition

Ares Management Sells €3 Billion Interest Bundle in European Direct-Lending Fund Restructuring

ARES: Record Fundraising And Private Credit Deployment Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

Ares Management Arranges $2.2 Billion Second-Lien Loan for MedImpact Acquisition

Second quarter 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Ares Management Raises Record $36 Billion in Q2 2026 Fundraising

Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise

Most Valuable Promotions Ltd acquired Professional Fighters League, LLC from Knighthead Capital Management, LLC, 885 Capital and others.

Ares Management Considers Leonard Green Acquisition in Major Private Equity Expansion

ARES: Private Credit Platform And Real Estate Expansion Will Balance Fundraising Risks

Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise

ARES: Private Credit Expansion Into Asia Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

Ares Management Corporation to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Jul 31, 2026

Clearstream Partnership Adds Ares Private Market Funds to European Platform

Ares Real Estate Fund and Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) acquired a majority stake in the Shops at Park Lane, a 667,311-square-foot mixed-use property from Northwood Retail LLC.

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16%

ARES: Private Credit Fee Engine And Fundraising Strength Will Drive Future Upside

Ares Management Names Brent Canada Head of Infrastructure Debt in Global Leadership Shift

Ares Management Corporation Announces Management Changes

Foundry Commercial Announces Start of Construction At Parkside Commerce Center in Durham North Carolina

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Esoteric Credit Scale And XE IPO Upside

Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise

Ares Management Eyes Mexico’s $500 Billion Pension Market and Launches $1 Billion Funding Program

Upcoming dividend of US$1.35 per share

Ares Management Takes 80% Hit on Eagle Football Holdings Loans After Administration Move

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Retail Credit Resilience And XE IPO Upside

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Reset Will Support Future Earnings Resilience

New major risk - Financial position

First quarter 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

First quarter dividend of US$1.35 announced

Ares Management Corporation announces Quarterly dividend, payable on June 30, 2026

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) acquired 32.40% stake in Rover Pipeline LLC from Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) managed by Blackstone.

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Shifts Will Shape Balanced Risk And Opportunity

Ares Management Corporation Appoints Peter Ogilvie as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy

Ares Management Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jun 08, 2026

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17%

ARES: Private Credit Outflows And Margin Pressure Will Drive A More Cautious Outlook

Price target decreased by 8.7% to US$148

Now 22% overvalued

Ares Management Corporation Announces Executive Changes

Ares Management Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 01, 2026

ARES: Private Credit Sentiment Reset And CLO Expansion Will Shape Returns

ARES: Private Credit Weakness And LBO Expansion Will Drive Future Upside

Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 18%

Apollo Sports Capital completed the acquisition of 55% stake in Club Atlético de Madrid S.A.D. from Quantum Pacific International Limited, Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo.

Upcoming dividend of US$1.35 per share

ARES: Future Returns Will Reflect Private Credit Resilience And Real Assets Expansion

New minor risk - Profit margin trend