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Ares Capital Corporation
$17.89-- (--)
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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ares Capital Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 9 unique analysts
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$20.94
↑ 17.05% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest ARCC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Finian O'Shea
Wells Fargo
HoldDowngrades
$20.00 → $19.00
Paul Johnson
KBW
BuyReiterates
$21.00
Derek Hewett
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$22.00 → $20.50
Arren Cyganovich
Truist
Strong BuyMaintains
$23.00 → $22.00
Sean-Paul Adams
B Riley
BuyReiterates
$22.00 → $20.00
Kenneth S. Lee
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$22.00 → $21.00
Brian McKenna
Citizens
BuyMaintains
$23.00 → $22.00
Brian McKenna
Citizens JMP
BuyMaintains
$23.00 → $22.00
Paul Johnson
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
BuyMaintains
$22.00 → $21.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for ARCC?

The analyst consensus rating for ARCC is "Buy" based on 9 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for ARCC?

The average 12-month price target for ARCC is $20.94, representing an upside of 17.0% from the current price of $17.89.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.