Ares Management Reports Strong 2025 Results, Raises Dividend

Ares Management ( (ARES) ) just unveiled an update.

On February 5, 2026, Ares Management reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, posting GAAP net income attributable to the company of $54.2 million, or $0.08 per share, and after-tax realized income of $529.1 million, or $1.45 per Class A share, supported by fee-related earnings of $527.7 million in the quarter. Management highlighted 2025 as an “exceptional year,” marked by crossing $600 billion in assets under management, setting new annual records with more than $100 billion in fundraising and investing, completing the GCP International acquisition to expand real estate and digital infrastructure capabilities, and delivering year-over-year increases of 29% in AUM, 32% in fee-paying AUM and 25% in management fees. Reflecting the stronger earnings profile and enhanced global platform with more than $150 billion of available capital, Ares’ board approved a 20% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend to $1.35 per share, declared for Class A and non-voting common stockholders of record on March 17, 2026 and payable on March 31, 2026, alongside a preferred dividend and the launch of a dividend reinvestment program, underscoring a focus on returning capital to shareholders while supporting continued growth. The company also scheduled its 2026 annual stockholders meeting for June 8, 2026, set April 13, 2026 as the record date, and announced a same-day conference call and webcast on February 5, 2026 to discuss the results, reinforcing its engagement with investors after a year of significant scale and fee growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (ARES) stock is a Hold with a $142.00 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 driven primarily by solid financial performance and a very strong earnings-call outlook (record fundraising, AUM/fee growth). These positives are tempered by weak technical momentum (price below key averages with negative MACD) and a demanding valuation (high P/E), despite a supportive dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on ARES stock, click here.

More about Ares Management

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager providing primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. The firm supplies flexible capital to support businesses and create value for investors and communities, and as of December 31, 2025, it oversaw nearly $623 billion in assets under management across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Average Trading Volume: 3,205,881

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $44.85B

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