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Is Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) A Good Stock To Buy?
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as of 03-19-2026 3:54pm EST
$18.21
$0.08
-0.41%
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing 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, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
| Founded: | 2004 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | NEW YORK |
| Market Cap: | 12.8B | IPO Year: | 2004 |
| Target Price: | $21.60 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 8.4M |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 10 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | monthly | |
| EPS: | 1.86 | EPS Growth: | -23.77 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $17.59 - $23.41 | Next Earning Date: | 04-28-2026 |
| Revenue: | N/A | Revenue Growth: | N/A |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 6.39% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 1.57% |
| P/E Ratio: | 9.84 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | N/A | FCF Growth: | N/A |
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Stock Insider Trading Activity of Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
MARKOWICZ JANA
Buy
Chief Operating Officer
ARCC Feb 9, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$19.20
Shares
15,000
Total Value
$288,000.00
Owned After
25,176
SEC Form 4
Lem Scott C
Buy
CFO and Treasurer
ARCC Feb 6, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$19.29
Shares
5,186
Total Value
$100,037.94
Owned After
39,463
SEC Form 4
SCHNABEL MICHAEL KORT
Buy
Chief Executive Officer
ARCC Feb 5, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$19.13
Shares
12,500
Total Value
$239,125.00
Owned After
40,500
SEC Form 4
HENSON MARY BETH
Buy
Director
ARCC Feb 5, 2026
Avg Cost/Share
$19.14
Shares
4,000
Total Value
$76,560.00
Owned After
31,913
SEC Form 4
| Insider | Ticker | Relationship | Date | Transaction | Avg Cost | Shares | Total Value | Owned After | SEC Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKOWICZ JANA | ARCC | Chief Operating Officer | Feb 9, 2026 | Buy | $19.20 | 15,000 | $288,000.00 | 25,176 | |
| Lem Scott C | ARCC | CFO and Treasurer | Feb 6, 2026 | Buy | $19.29 | 5,186 | $100,037.94 | 39,463 | |
| SCHNABEL MICHAEL KORT | ARCC | Chief Executive Officer | Feb 5, 2026 | Buy | $19.13 | 12,500 | $239,125.00 | 40,500 | |
| HENSON MARY BETH | ARCC | Director | Feb 5, 2026 | Buy | $19.14 | 4,000 | $76,560.00 | 31,913 |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Feb 4, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYFeb 4, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+0.36%
$19.63
Act: -3.94%
5D
+0.72%
$19.70
Act: +1.79%
20D
+2.76%
$20.10
Act: -2.86%
Price: $19.56 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0001287750-26-000004
arcc-202602040001287750FALSE00012877502026-02-042026-02-04
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2026
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Maryland 814-00663 33-1089684 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY 10167 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.001 par valueARCCNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 4, 2026, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 4, 2026, the registrant announced the declaration of a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release, dated February 4, 2026 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: February 4, 2026
By:/s/ SCOTT C. LEM Name:Scott C. Lem Title:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Oct 28, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KOct 28, 2025
0001287750-25-000044
arcc-202510280001287750FALSE00012877502025-10-282025-10-28
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 28, 2025
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Maryland 814-00663 33-1089684 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY 10167 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.001 par valueARCCNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2025, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 28, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of a fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on December 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2025.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release, dated October 28, 2025 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: October 28, 2025
By:/s/ SCOTT C. LEM Name:Scott C. Lem Title:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
2025 Q2 Q2 2025 Earnings
8-K Jul 29, 2025
2025
Q2
Q2 2025 Earnings
8-KJul 29, 2025
0001287750-25-000036
arcc-202507290001287750FALSE00012877502025-07-292025-07-29
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) July 29, 2025
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Maryland 814-00663 33-1089684 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY 10167 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.001 par valueARCCNASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 29, 2025, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 29, 2025, the registrant announced the declaration of a third quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release, dated July 29, 2025 104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: July 29, 2025
By:/s/ SCOTT C. LEM Name:Scott C. Lem Title:Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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