Ares Capital reports Q1 core EPS 47c, consensus 48c

Reports Q1 revenue $763M, consensus $776.36M. “We are off to a strong start to 2026 with solid core earnings, continued healthy portfolio performance and borrower fundamentals, and low levels of non-accruing investments,” said Kort Schnabel, Chief Executive Officer of Ares Capital (ARCC). “In an environment characterized by heightened volatility and reduced transaction activity, we are seeing improving lending conditions, including enhanced spreads and fees, lower leverage and more attractive terms and documentation. With our scale, diversified portfolio and strong financial position, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on new investment opportunities and to continue to generate attractive long-term shareholder returns.”