Ares Capital Corporation
ARCCNASDAQFinancialsAsset Management
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $13.58B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.15
- Forward P/E
- 19.75
- Dividend yield
- 10.15%
- 52-week range
- $17.40$21.14
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 4.61M
Ares Capital (ARCC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $18.68 - $19.02 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $21.14 |
| 52-Week Low | $17.40 |
| Open | $19.00 |
| Volume (last close) | 4.05M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 4.61M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 2.11B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 960.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -680.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.35 |
| Profit Margin | 45.41% |
| Operating Margin | 68.83% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 6.91% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.14 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.92 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 142.20% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 13.58B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 718.00M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 14.15 |
| Forward P/E | 19.75 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 6.43 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.98 |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $19.49 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $19.13 |
| 1-Year Change | −3.02% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Ares Capital at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ares Capital (ARCC) has a market capitalization of $13.58B. The stock trades at 14.2× trailing earnings, 19.8× forward earnings and 6.4× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $960.00M on revenue of $2.11B (a 45.4% profit margin) and burned $680.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $383.00M in cash and securities against $15.77B of debt, a net debt position of $15.39B.
Ares Capital pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.92 per share a year, a 10.15% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 142% payout ratio.
The share price is down 3.0% over the past year. At $18.72 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $17.40 to $21.14, below its 200-day moving average of $19.13.
Based on 7 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $20.21, 8.0% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ares Capital
What is the current stock price for ARCC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, ARCC stock trades at $18.72. The 52-week range is $17.40–$21.14, with a day range of $18.68–$19.02.
What is the P/E ratio for ARCC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ares Capital's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 14.2, meaning investors pay $14.2 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 19.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Ares Capital operates in the Financials sector.
Does ARCC pay dividends?
Yes, Ares Capital pays a 10.15% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.92 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 142.2%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ARCC?
Based on ratings from 7 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ARCC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $20.21, a 8.0% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $18.72.
What is the market cap of ARCC?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Ares Capital's market capitalization is $13.44B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Ares Capital operates in the Financials sector within the Asset Management industry.