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Amount
Latest price
$20.20
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Number of shares (est.)
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Metrics
Market Cap
$14.458B
P/E ratio
10.14
EPS
$1.991
Beta
0.62
Dividend rate
$1.92
Dividend yield
9.50%
About
Ares Capital Corporation is a specialty finance company focused on providing direct loans and other investments in private middle market companies in the United States. The Company invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position), and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, it also invests in subordinated debt, which in some cases includes an equity component, and preferred equity. It also may invest up to 30% of its portfolio in non-qualifying assets. Its investment activities are focused on industries, such as software and services, health care services, commercial and professional services, financial services, commercial and professional services, insurance services, energy, food and beverage and others. The Company is externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (investment adviser).
CEO
Mr. Kort Schnabel
Employees
3,200
Sector
Finance
Company HQ
NEW YORK, United States of America
Website
News
Ares Capital: Strong Quarter, But A Dividend Cut Is Still On The Table
Ares Capital delivered a strong quarter with solid investment activity, NAV growth, and robust liquidity, maintaining its dividend for now. Despite ARCC's strengths, tight dividend coverage and declining net investment income keep the dividend at risk of a cut, possibly in early 2026. The company's size, scale, investment-grade ratings, and spillover income provide cushions, but economic weakness and rate cuts could pressure earnings.
BDC Weekly Review: Initial Q3 Reports And NII Catalysts
We take a look at the action in business development companies through the last week of October and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs were flat on the week, outperforming all other credit sectors. We highlight key NII drivers, which include credit spreads, leverage, interest expense, portfolio allocation, and non-accruals, with spreads currently pressuring NII lower.
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