Ares Capital Corporation ARCC FINANCIAL
Company Overview
Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. It prefers to make investments in companies engaged in sports, media & entertainment, industrials & business services, infrastructure & power, financial institution groups, software & technology, specialty healthcare, consumer, retail & services, energy and the basic and growth manufacturing, consumer products, health care products, and information technology service sectors. The fund will also consider investments in industries such as restaurants, retail, oil and gas, and technology sectors. It invests in the United States based companies. It focuses on investments in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest regions from its New York office, the Midwest region, from the Chicago office, and the Western region from the Los Angeles office. The fund typically invests between $30 million and $500 million, in companies with an EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million. It makes debt investments between $10 million and $100 million The fund invests through revolvers, first lien loans, warrants, unitranche structures, second lien loans, mezzanine debt, private high yield, junior capital, subordinated debt, and non-control preferred and common equity. The fund also selectively considers third-party-led senior and subordinated debt financings and opportunistically considers the purchase of stressed and discounted debt positions. The fund prefers to be an agent and/or lead the transactions in which it invests. The fund also seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.
Why Investors Should Care
Net profit has compounded at 29.4% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 26.7% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at an undemanding P/E of 15.0.
Maintains a net profit margin of 30.9%.
Offers a dividend yield of 9.60%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $1.51B (-12.1% YoY); net profit $1.30B.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +3.1%, earnings -54.1%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 26.7%, profit CAGR 29.4%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 26.67% |
| 1 Year: | 3.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 29.37% |
| 1 Year: | -54.10% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -2.66% |
| 6 Months: | +12.66% |
| 3 Months: | +9.38% |
| 1 Month: | +2.14% |
Highlights auto-generated from reported financials and price data; not investment advice. Verify with official filings before acting.
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- RSI (14)59.90 · Neutral
P/E of 14.96 is above the sector median of 14.52 — pricier than peers.
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Technical Trend
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 30.9%.
- Compounding revenue at 26.7% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 29.4% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 9.60%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARCC Ares Capital Corporation FINANCIAL | 20.04 | 14.96 | $14.39B | 9.60% | - | 6.88% | 26.67% | 29.37% |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 358.64 | 15.37 | $953.34B | 1.68% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 506.03 | 15.07 | $707.59B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 374.00 | 31.86 | $637.34B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 579.21 | 31.82 | $503.60B | 0.60% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.68 | 14.48 | $438.31B | 2.03% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 759,350.00 | 15.07 | $384.00B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 107.11 | 15.30 | $367.34B | 3.62% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 217.72 | 17.59 | $342.26B | 2.15% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 407.00M | 460.00M | 344.00M | 151.00M | 219.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29.00M | 29.00M | 25.00M | 27.00M | 29.00M |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 172.00M | 195.00M | 196.00M | 198.00M | 199.00M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 378.00M | 431.00M | 319.00M | 124.00M | 190.00M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17.00M | 27.00M | 26.00M | 32.00M | 19.00M |
| Net Income | 334.00M | 211.00M | 111.00M | 104.00M | 278.00M | 331.00M | 500.00M | 449.00M | 322.00M | 394.00M | - | 241.00M | 361.00M | 404.00M | 293.00M | 92.00M | 171.00M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.73 | 0.43 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.51 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.52 | 0.62 | - | 0.36 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | 741.00M | 1.65B | 1.71B | 1.51B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | 86.00M | 42.00M | 113.00M | 108.00M |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | 455.00M | 582.00M | 659.00M | 736.00M |
| Pretax Income | - | - | 655.00M | 1.61B | 1.60B | 1.40B |
| Tax Provision | - | - | 55.00M | 84.00M | 78.00M | 99.00M |
| Net Income | 484.00M | 1.57B | 600.00M | 1.52B | 1.52B | 1.30B |
| Diluted EPS | 1.14 | 3.51 | 1.19 | 2.68 | 2.44 | 1.86 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2013 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 22.40B | 23.80B | 28.25B | 31.23B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 303.00M | 535.00M | 635.00M | 638.00M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 180.00M | 261.00M | 516.00M | 605.00M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.84B | 12.60B | 14.90B | 16.92B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.32B | 11.92B | 13.76B | 15.99B |
| Total Equity | 4.90B | 5.28B | 5.17B | 5.17B | 7.10B | 7.30B | 7.47B | 7.18B | - | 9.55B | 11.20B | 13.36B | 14.32B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 519.00M | 582.31M | 672.00M | 718.00M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -580.00M | - | -1.36B | 511.00M | -2.13B | -1.72B |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Financing Cash Flow | 730.00M | - | 1.21B | -284.00M | 2.42B | 1.78B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Free Cash Flow | - | - | -1.36B | 511.00M | -2.13B | -1.72B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | -149.00M | 227.00M | 296.00M | 64.00M |
| Share Buybacks | 100.00M | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
| Dividends Paid | 679.00M | 694.00M | 912.00M | 1.03B | 1.14B | 1.26B |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | - | - | 81.0% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 86.3% |
| ROE % | 6.7% | - | 6.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 9.1% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Stanley | 2.37% | 17.02M | $339.61M |
| 2 | UBS Group AG | 1.92% | 13.78M | $274.89M |
| 3 | Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.85% | 13.31M | $265.46M |
| 4 | STRS Ohio | 1.48% | 10.66M | $212.61M |
| 5 | Bank of America Corporation | 1.24% | 8.94M | $178.26M |
| 6 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.09% | 7.85M | $156.62M |
| 7 | Generali Asset Management Spa Sgr | 1.05% | 7.55M | $150.58M |
| 8 | Legal & General Group PLC | 0.91% | 6.51M | $129.88M |
| 9 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 0.82% | 5.89M | $117.43M |
| 10 | Wells Fargo & Company | 0.62% | 4.44M | $88.52M |
Analyst View
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ARCC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) trades at $20.04 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $17.02 to $20.59.
What is the market capitalisation of ARCC?
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has a market capitalisation of $14.39B on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of ARCC?
ARCC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.96. The industry average P/E is 14.52. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.03.
Does ARCC pay a dividend?
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) currently offers a dividend yield of 9.60%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of ARCC?
ARCC has a return on equity (ROE) of 6.88%.
Is ARCC a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.