Highlights
- Market Cap
- $12.60B
- Enterprise Value
- $27.66B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.64
- PE Ratio
- 11.00
- PEG Ratio
- 1.65
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.88B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.18B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $1.08B
- Year Range
- $17.40 - $23.42
- Target Price
- $21.88
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.68%
- ROE (TTM)
- 8.02%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ares Capital Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has returned -8.49% so far this year and -10.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARCC has had an annualized return of 11.92%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.
Ares Capital Corporation
- 1D
- 1.58%
- 1M
- -0.58%
- YTD
- -8.49%
- 6M
- -7.16%
- 1Y
- -10.69%
- 3Y*
- 9.35%
- 5Y*
- 8.75%
- 10Y*
- 11.92%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2004, ARCC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +51.7%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -36.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, ARCC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -23.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.68% | -6.39% | -0.58% | -8.49% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8.13% | -1.23% | -3.05% | -6.77% | 6.73% | 1.78% | 3.05% | -1.02% | -6.88% | -0.29% | 1.33% | 0.42% | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 1.00% | 0.00% | 5.35% | -1.01% | 4.66% | -1.15% | 0.48% | 0.67% | 1.70% | 0.96% | 4.78% | 1.02% | 19.78% |
| 2023 | 4.87% | -0.05% | -2.99% | 1.12% | 1.41% | 2.86% | 4.31% | -0.56% | 2.39% | -2.62% | 4.54% | 3.52% | 20.03% |
| 2022 | 4.29% | -1.18% | -1.89% | -3.25% | -4.39% | -5.12% | 8.14% | 1.29% | -11.99% | 15.11% | 1.13% | -3.45% | -3.84% |
| 2021 | 2.43% | 5.95% | 4.24% | 2.89% | 1.14% | 2.67% | 1.94% | -0.35% | 4.26% | 5.46% | -5.50% | 6.71% | 36.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ares Capital Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.74%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2004.
- This stock captured 117.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.74% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R² of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.74%
- Beta
- 1.09
- R²
- 0.42
- Upside Capture
- 117.64%
- Downside Capture
- 101.74%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ARCC ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| ARCC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.46 | 0.90 | -1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | 1.39 | -1.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.93 | 1.21 | -0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.54 | 1.40 | -1.94 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.12 | 6.61 | -7.73 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore ARCC risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Ares Capital Corporation provided a 10.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.92 | $1.87 | $1.62 | $1.60 | $1.68 | $1.54 | $1.52 | $1.52 | $1.57 |
Dividend yield | 10.65% | 9.49% | 8.77% | 9.59% | 10.12% | 7.65% | 9.47% | 9.01% | 9.88% | 9.67% | 9.22% | 11.02% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ares Capital Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.92 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.92 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $1.92 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $1.87 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $1.62 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Ares Capital Corporation has a dividend yield of 10.65%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
Ares Capital Corporation has a payout ratio of 110.07%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ares Capital Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ares Capital Corporation was 79.36%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 203 trading sessions.
The current Ares Capital Corporation drawdown is 16.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -79.36% | Feb 23, 2007 | 512 | Mar 5, 2009 | 203 | Dec 22, 2009 | 715 |
| -56.77% | Feb 10, 2020 | 30 | Mar 23, 2020 | 208 | Jan 19, 2021 | 238 |
| -24.62% | May 2, 2011 | 69 | Aug 8, 2011 | 140 | Feb 28, 2012 | 209 |
| -22.13% | Apr 30, 2010 | 46 | Jul 6, 2010 | 60 | Sep 29, 2010 | 106 |
| -21.97% | Apr 7, 2015 | 216 | Feb 11, 2016 | 113 | Jul 25, 2016 | 329 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ares Capital Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ares Capital Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ARCC, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/E ratio of 11.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ARCC compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. ARCC currently has a PEG ratio of 1.6. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ARCC relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/S ratio of 6.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ARCC in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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