Ares Management (NYSE:ARES – Get Free Report) had its price target dropped by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $140.00 to $112.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the asset manager’s stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 5.09% from the company’s previous close.
A number of other research firms have also issued reports on ARES. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Ares Management in a report on Monday, December 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Ares Management from $180.00 to $173.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ares Management from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 28th. Wolfe Research set a $210.00 target price on Ares Management and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their target price on Ares Management from $224.00 to $215.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $179.73.
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Ares Management Trading Up 0.5%
Ares Management (NYSE:ARES – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The asset manager reported $1.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.71 by ($0.26). Ares Management had a return on equity of 19.04% and a net margin of 9.41%.The company had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.38 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.55 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Ares Management will post 5.28 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity at Ares Management
In related news, Director Judy D. Olian bought 480 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 20th. The stock was bought at an average price of $124.43 per share, for a total transaction of $59,726.40. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 29,734 shares in the company, valued at $3,699,801.62. This represents a 1.64% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Ashish Bhutani bought 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $126.61 per share, with a total value of $1,266,100.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 34,071 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,313,729.31. This trade represents a 41.54% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 36.86% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Ares Management
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Ares Management by 116.7% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 10,360 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $1,519,000 after purchasing an additional 5,579 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Ares Management by 5.5% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 1,344 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $197,000 after buying an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of Ares Management by 42.7% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,197 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $909,000 after buying an additional 1,853 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in Ares Management by 15.3% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 1,902 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $279,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Ares Management by 708.2% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 493 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $72,000 after buying an additional 432 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 50.03% of the company’s stock.
Key Ares Management News
Here are the key news stories impacting Ares Management this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ares is expanding its real‑assets footprint — agreeing to buy 36 industrial properties from EQT for roughly $650M, which can diversify fee streams and provide stable cash flows that offset private‑credit volatility. Ares Buying 36 Industrial Properties From EQT For $650M
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector analysis notes that rising defaults and outflows are forcing managers to cap redemptions — a painful adjustment that some strategists say could ultimately cleanse bad loans and restore longer‑term health to private credit. Watch credit‑quality metrics and realized losses. Private credit’s ‘zero-loss fantasy’ is coming to an end as defaults and fund exits rise
- Neutral Sentiment: Comparative coverage places Ares’ stock performance in the context of other financial firms, helping investors gauge whether moves are company‑specific or sector driven. How Is Ares Management’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Financial Stocks?
- Negative Sentiment: Ares capped redemptions in its Strategic Income Fund after a surge in withdrawal requests — a direct, immediate negative for sentiment because caps signal stress in private‑credit liquidity and may depress fee‑related revenue. Multiple outlets covered the move, which is the principal near‑term driver of downward pressure. Ares Caps Redemptions as Private Credit Pressures Build
- Negative Sentiment: Credit‑market scrutiny is intensifying: ratings and market commentary highlight downgrades and systemic concerns for private credit, and BMO cut its ARES price target from $140 to $112 and moved to “market perform,” reflecting more cautious near‑term expectations. New Limits on Investors and a Debt Downgrade Add to Private Credit Woes BMO cuts ARES price target
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.
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