Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ares Capital Hold (4.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is ARCC's P/E ratio?

Ares Capital trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.1.

When does ARCC report earnings?

Ares Capital's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.48.

What is the ARCC price target?

The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $21.00, with a range of $20.00 – $23.00.

Is ARCC Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ares Capital as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does ARCC pay a dividend?

Yes — Ares Capital's dividend yield is 10.0%.

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Ares Capital (ARCC)

Financial Services · Asset Management · NASDAQ

Ares Capital (ARCC) is a Financial Services company in the Asset Management industry. It has a market capitalization of $13.82B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.1 and a free-cash-flow yield of -12.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 12.1%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.5/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -7.8% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-19.8%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$13.82B
Trailing P/E	10.1
Price / book	1.0
Price / sales	4.5
FCF yield	-12.9%
Dividend yield	10.0%
Gross margin	100.0%
Operating margin	72.7%
Net margin	28.3%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-12.1%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+26.7%
EPS growth (YoY)	-14.2%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	—
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Asset Management

ARCC earnings

Next report: Feb 3, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.48). Beat the EPS estimate in 0 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 27, 2026	$0.46	$0.48	-4.2%	$365.00M
Q2 2026	Jul 29, 2026	$0.47	$0.47	+0.0%	$219.00M
Q1 2026	Apr 28, 2026	$0.47	$0.48	-2.1%	$151.00M
Q4 2025	Feb 4, 2026	$0.50	$0.50	+0.0%	$344.00M

ARCC analyst price target

Median target $21.00 from 12 analysts, ranging $20.00 – $23.00.

Asset Management peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
BLK	BlackRock	$182.05B	21.2
BX	Blackstone	$148.61B	20.1
BN	Brookfield	$92.37B	591.1
KKR	KKR	$89.11B	17.4
BAM	Brookfield Asset Management	$84.57B	29.2
APO	Apollo Global Management	$68.96B	13.6
STT	State Street	$45.05B	12.6
ARES	Ares Management	$44.45B	25.6

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Recent Congressional trades

Ares Capital trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Pete Sessions	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jul 24, 2026
Pete Sessions	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Nov 7, 2023
Pete Sessions	House	Buy	$569	Oct 13, 2023
Pete Sessions	House	Buy	$155	Aug 17, 2023
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Gary C Peters	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Gary C Peters	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
Susan M Collins	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—

ARCC FAQ

Is ARCC a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Ares Capital Hold (4.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is ARCC's P/E ratio?: Ares Capital trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 10.1.
When does ARCC report earnings?: Ares Capital's next scheduled report is on Feb 3, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $0.48.
What is the ARCC price target?: The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $21.00, with a range of $20.00 – $23.00.
Is ARCC Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Ares Capital as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does ARCC pay a dividend?: Yes — Ares Capital's dividend yield is 10.0%.