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An update from Ares Management ( (ARES) ) is now available.
On May 1, 2026, Ares Management reported first-quarter 2026 results, posting GAAP net income attributable to the company of $142.6 million, or $0.46 per share, and after-tax realized income of $452.4 million, or $1.24 per Class A share, alongside fee-related earnings of $464.4 million. Management highlighted record first-quarter fundraising of $30 billion, year-over-year growth in assets under management and fee-paying AUM of 18% and 19% respectively, a 25% increase in management fees, and noted that strong inflows, deployment and nearly $160 billion of available capital support the firm’s operating margins and its positioning for continued opportunistic investment.
The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its Class A and non-voting common stock, payable on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 16, 2026, as well as a quarterly dividend of $0.84375 per share on its 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock, payable July 1, 2026 to holders of record on June 15, 2026. Ares also confirmed that its Dividend Reinvestment Program will apply to the June 30, 2026 common dividend, further underlining the firm’s capital return policy and offering investors an additional channel to reinvest distributions amid the company’s ongoing fundraising momentum and expanding global platform.
The most recent analyst rating on (ARES) stock is a Buy with a $131.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ares Management stock, see the ARES Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on ARES Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ARES is a Neutral.
The score is primarily supported by solid underlying financial performance and a mostly positive earnings outlook focused on diversification, credit quality, liquidity, and dividend coverage. These strengths are tempered by weak technical trend signals and a demanding valuation (high P/E) despite an attractive dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on ARES stock, click here.
More about Ares Management
Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager that provides primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure. The firm focuses on delivering flexible capital to businesses and generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors, overseeing $644 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026, with operations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Average Trading Volume: 4,243,605
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $38.68B
For detailed information about ARES stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.