Ares Management (ARES) to Release Earnings on Friday

Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 31st. Analysts expect Ares Management to post earnings of $1.28 per share and revenue of $1.2661 billion for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The asset manager reported $1.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.32 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $1.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.28 billion. Ares Management had a return on equity of 22.14% and a net margin of 10.54%.During the same period last year, the company earned $1.09 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Ares Management to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Ares Management Stock Down 2.6%

NYSE ARES opened at $124.54 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $123.75 and a 200-day moving average price of $124.30. Ares Management has a one year low of $95.80 and a one year high of $195.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 0.23. The company has a market capitalization of $41.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 57.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.51.

Ares Management Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 16th were paid a dividend of $1.35 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $5.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. Ares Management’s dividend payout ratio is presently 251.16%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Nuveen LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Ares Management by 17.3% in the 4th quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 2,358,996 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $381,284,000 after acquiring an additional 347,523 shares during the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp grew its holdings in Ares Management by 35.5% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,694,570 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $273,893,000 after purchasing an additional 444,355 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Ares Management by 61.7% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,314,983 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $212,541,000 after purchasing an additional 501,938 shares during the last quarter. M&G PLC raised its position in Ares Management by 13.7% in the 4th quarter. M&G PLC now owns 1,219,112 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $197,496,000 after purchasing an additional 146,699 shares during the period. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its position in Ares Management by 15.4% in the 4th quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 1,149,390 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $185,777,000 after purchasing an additional 153,488 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 50.03% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have commented on ARES. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Ares Management from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, July 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Ares Management in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Ares Management in a report on Thursday, July 9th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Ares Management from $125.00 to $128.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Ares Management from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $158.93.

Trending Headlines about Ares Management

Here are the key news stories impacting Ares Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ares’ second-quarter results, scheduled for July 31, are expected to benefit from higher assets under management, management fees, revenue and favorable client inflows. Stronger fee-related earnings could support the shares if results meet or exceed forecasts. Ares Management Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Ares is reportedly exploring an acquisition of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners. The deal could broaden Ares’ private-equity capabilities and create additional fundraising and fee opportunities, but the financial terms, funding requirements and likelihood of completion remain uncertain. Ares, Leonard Green M&A talk makes sense
• Negative Sentiment: Non-accruals increased in Ares’ $29 billion private-credit fund, signaling deterioration among some borrowers and raising concerns about portfolio credit quality, potential valuation pressure and future earnings. The news is particularly sensitive because private credit is a major part of Ares’ investment-management platform. Ares $29 Billion Private Credit Fund Sees Uptick in Non-Accruals

Ares Management Company Profile

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a global alternative asset manager that provides investment solutions across credit, private equity and real estate. The firm originates and manages capital across a range of strategies including direct lending, syndicated and special situations credit, private equity buyouts and growth investments, and real estate equity and debt. Ares serves institutional investors, insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and high?net?worth clients through both commingled funds and bespoke managed account structures.

Within credit, Ares offers strategies spanning leveraged loans, structured credit, opportunistic and distressed debt, and specialty finance, with an emphasis on underwriting, portfolio construction and active asset management.