Ares Management Corp
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is a global alternative asset manager that invests across credit, private equity and real estate. It earns recurring management fees and performance-related fees from assets under management (AUM), and its operating model blends fee-related earnings with capital appreciation from co-investments. With a market capitalisation of about $49.04 billion, Ares has grown through fundraising, acquisitions and product diversification into listed investment vehicles and private funds. Key considerations for investors include sensitivity to credit and economic cycles, the illiquid nature of many alternative investments, and reliance on continued fundraising and fee compression dynamics. Financial results are driven by AUM trends, realised investment performance and capital markets activity. This summary is educational and not personal investment advice; values can rise or fall and past performance is not a guide to the future. Consider your financial situation and consult a qualified adviser before investing.
Why It's Moving
Ares Management Powers Up with Massive Fundraises in Credit and Data Centers, Lifting Shares.
- Raised $7.1 billion for its inaugural Credit Secondaries strategy, the largest ever, to snap up existing private loan portfolios and capitalize on market dislocations.
- Secured $2.4 billion for a new fund focused on data center development in Japan, with major backing from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, tapping into booming AI infrastructure demand.
- Shares climbed on the news despite recent monthly pullback, as investors eye Ares' revenue of $5.4 billion and positioning in recovering real estate and maturing private credit markets.
Ares Management Powers Up with Massive Fundraises in Credit and Data Centers, Lifting Shares.
- Raised $7.1 billion for its inaugural Credit Secondaries strategy, the largest ever, to snap up existing private loan portfolios and capitalize on market dislocations.
- Secured $2.4 billion for a new fund focused on data center development in Japan, with major backing from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, tapping into booming AI infrastructure demand.
- Shares climbed on the news despite recent monthly pullback, as investors eye Ares' revenue of $5.4 billion and positioning in recovering real estate and maturing private credit markets.
When is the next earnings date for Ares Management Corp (ARES)?
Ares Management Corporation will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings results on February 5, 2026, before the NYSE opens. The company will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss financial results and business outlook. Analysts are currently estimating non-GAAP earnings per share of approximately $1.69-$1.71 for the quarter.
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Ares Management Corp's stock with a target price of $186.13, indicating growth potential.
Financial Health
Ares Management Corp is performing well with solid revenue and cash flow, indicating strong financial health.
Dividend
Ares Management Corp's dividend yield of 2.43% is reasonable for investors seeking income. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $42.90 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Diversified fee streams
Management and performance fees across multiple strategies can smooth earnings, though fees and realised results depend on market performance and fundraising.
Alternative assets focus
Exposure to credit, private equity and real estate offers diversification away from public markets, but many holdings are illiquid and valuation can be opaque.
Cyclical sensitivity
Earnings and fundraising are sensitive to credit and economic cycles; downturns can compress fees and reduce realised returns, so volatility is possible.
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