NASDAQ : ARCC

Ares Capital Corporation

$18.78 USD

$0.17 (0.91%)

Volume
2.88M
Average Volume
5.19M
Market Capitalization
$13.48B
P/E Ratio
11.52
Dividend Yield
10.22%
Price Target
$19.00
Year High
$23.12
Year Low
$17.40
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$1.13
Current Ratio
$0.87
Company Overview

NASDAQ

Kort Schnabel

Asset Management

Financial Services

ARCC

4250

US

USD

https://www.arescapitalcorp.com

310 201 4100

04010L103

0001287750

Liquidity Metrics

1.13

0.87

0.87

0.87

1.13

Sales & Valuation

$3.14B

5.12

0.96

12.56

1.50

Profitability

$1.86

$1.3B

43.69%

46.58%

8.11%

3.75%

P/E Metrics

11.52

-0.56

-0.56

Analyst Price Target & Rating

$19.00

$19.00

$19.00

Buy

4/5

32 Analysts

-1.16%

Financial Health Scores

0.82

5/9

-$75M

$30.68B

$16.61B

$2.05B

Key Metrics (TTM)

$28.83B

10.95

14.08

0.87

8.11%

5.43%

8.53%

7.96%

$26.57

-107 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Mark R. Affolter Partner for U.S. Direct Lending
James Miller President & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending
John W. Stilmar Partner & Co-Head of Public Markets Investor Relations
David A. Sachs Partner
Kort Schnabel CEO & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending
Michael J. Arougheti Executive Vice President & Director
Mitchell S. Goldstein Co-Chairman, Partner & Co-Head of Ares Credit Group
Scott C. Lem Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Won Jae Cho Chief Accounting Officer
Jana Markowicz Chief Operating Officer
Michael Lewis Smith Co-Chairman of Board of Directors & Co-Head of Ares Credit Group
Lisa A. Morgan Chief Compliance Officer
Ryan S. Cascade Partner for U.S. Direct Lending
Rajiv Chudgar Managing Director
Ian Fitzgerald Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Bennett Rosenthal Co-Founder, Director, Partner & Chairman of Private Equity Group
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About Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) Stock

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), delivering diverse financing solutions predominantly to middle-market enterprises. The firm's expertise lies in facilitating various corporate actions, including funding acquisitions, recapitalizations, and leveraged buyouts. It also extends mezzanine debt, assists with corporate restructurings, and provides crucial rescue financing, in addition to offering growth capital and general refinancing options. ARCC primarily targets investments in companies within the basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, healthcare (both products and services), and information technology service sectors. Opportunistically, it also explores prospects in industries such as restaurants, retail, oil and ... gas, and the broader technology space. Geographically, ARCC maintains a broad reach across the United States. Its New York office oversees investments in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Southwest regions. The Chicago office manages opportunities in the Midwest, while its Los Angeles presence covers the Western region. In terms of deal parameters, ARCC typically commits between $20 million and $200 million per investment, with an upper limit of $400 million, targeting companies that generate an EBITDA of $10 million to $250 million. For debt-specific placements, the investment range is generally $10 million to $100 million. The company employs a wide array of financial instruments, including revolving credit facilities, first and second lien loans, unitranche structures, warrants, mezzanine debt, private high yield, junior capital, and subordinated debt, alongside selective non-control preferred and common equity investments. ARCC also evaluates participation in senior and subordinated debt financings led by other parties and strategically acquires stressed or discounted debt. It frequently assumes a lead or agent role in its transactions and actively seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.

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2026-07-23 18:51:11

Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $18.61 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.33% move from the prior day.

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2026-07-22 11:01:38

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2026-07-22 04:15:06

Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC - Get Free Report) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 29th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.47 per share and revenue of $770.6710 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company's upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) stock price?

Ares Capital Corporation(NASDAQ:ARCC) stock price is $18.78 in the last trading session. During the trading session, ARCC stock reached the peak price of $23.12 while $17.4 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in ARCC stock occurred in the recent session was 0.91% while the dollar amount for the price change in ARCC stock was $0.17.

ARCC's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed ARCC is part of Asset Management industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.

Who are the executives of ARCC?

Mark R. Affolter | Partner for U.S. Direct Lending
James Miller | President & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending
John W. Stilmar | Partner & Co-Head of Public Markets Investor Relations
David A. Sachs | Partner
Kort Schnabel | CEO & Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending

How many employees does ARCC have?

Number of ARCC employees currently stands at 4250. ARCC operates from 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, US.

Link for ARCC official website?

Official Website of ARCC is: https://www.arescapitalcorp.com

How do I contact ARCC?

ARCC could be contacted at phone #310 201 4100 and can also be accessed through its website. ARCC operates from 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067, US.

How many shares of ARCC are traded daily?

The average number of ARCC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 5.19M.

What is the market cap of ARCC currently?

The market value of ARCC currently stands at $13.48B with its latest stock price at $18.78