Ares Management Corp Class A (ARES)


Ares Management Corporation is a listed alternative asset manager whose Class A common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ARES. The company operates through several investment platforms, including Direct Lending, Private Equity, and Real Estate. Its Direct Lending Group provides financing solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, while the Private Equity Group focuses on growth capital, mezzanine financing, distressed opportunities, and buyouts across sectors such as healthcare, services, energy, industrials, and consumer. The Real Estate Group targets new developments, asset repositioning, and financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ares also maintains offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-ARES
$140.85
15.4% Upside
Fair
$141.39
15.8% Upside
Fair
Good
5.4
4.5%
July 31, 2026
48.7x
15.6x
6.8x
40.001 B
27.663 B
23.6%
95.7%
1.4
294.5%
287.3%
Valuation • Fair Value

Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$140.85

Estimated upside of 15.4% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$157.65

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$27.63

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$127.17

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$128.61

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$141.39

Analysts imply upside of 15.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

5.909 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

4.935 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.38 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

2.134 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.50

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.4

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

287.3%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 31, 2026

Days to Earnings

10

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

4.5%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

5.4

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

294.5%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) has a Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 7 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 7
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$140.85
Estimated upside 15.4%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 15.4%
Analyst Target
$141.39
Implied upside 15.8%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is $140.85. This implies an estimated upside of 15.4% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 15.4% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is $141.39. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.8%.

The current financial health read for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is July 31, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.5%, upcoming dividend amount is 5.4.

The current P/E ratio listed for Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is 48.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Ares Management Corp Class A is 40.001 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Ares Management Corp Class A is 27.663 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Ares Management Corp Class A is NYSE-ARES, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Ares Management Corp Class A (NYSE-ARES) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Ares Management Corp Class A is 23.6%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Ares Management Corp Class A is 95.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.