Ares Capital (ARCC) Projected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) is projected to issue 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. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The investment management company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.48 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $763.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $778.00 million. Ares Capital had a return on equity of 9.85% and a net margin of 37.30%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.50 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Ares Capital to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Ares Capital Trading Down 0.2%

NASDAQ ARCC opened at $18.95 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $18.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $18.99. Ares Capital has a one year low of $17.40 and a one year high of $23.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 1.40 and a current ratio of 1.40. The firm has a market cap of $13.61 billion, a PE ratio of 11.63 and a beta of 0.56.

Ares Capital Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th were given a $0.48 dividend. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 10.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. Ares Capital’s payout ratio is 117.79%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. SWAN Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ares Capital during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Ares Capital in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new stake in Ares Capital during the second quarter worth about $36,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Ares Capital during the fourth quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC acquired a new position in Ares Capital during the fourth quarter worth about $62,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 27.38% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Ares Capital in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Truist Financial cut their price target on Ares Capital from $23.00 to $22.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Oppenheimer lowered their price objective on shares of Ares Capital from $22.00 to $21.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. B. Riley Financial dropped their price objective on shares of Ares Capital from $22.00 to $20.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Citizens Jmp reduced their target price on shares of Ares Capital from $23.00 to $22.00 and set a “market outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Ares Capital presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $20.60.

Ares Capital Company Profile

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing debt and equity financing solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. As a BDC, Ares Capital offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of tailored credit investments, including senior secured loans, unitranche financing, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments. The firm’s flexible capital structures are designed to support companies seeking growth capital, refinancing or strategic acquisitions.

Through its credit platform, Ares Capital focuses on originations, underwriting and portfolio management across a range of industries, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials and business services.