ARES stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Ares Management Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $146.50 — +2.9% versus the last price of $142.35. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ARES historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ARES.
ARES annual returns by year
Congress trading in ARES
3 members of Congress have disclosed trading ARES — 1 purchase and 3 sales worth an estimated $99,000. Most recent disclosure: Sep 23, 2025.
About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment specializes in early venture, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, growth capital, middle market, mezzanine, distressed and growth buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in healthcare, services, energy, industrials and consumer. The firm seeks to takes majority, minority and shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and Australia. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm prefers to invest between $1 million and $500 million in companies having EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million and debt investment value between $10 million and $100 million. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in North America, Europe and Asia.
ARES Key Statistics
ARES in plain English
- P/E ratio (65.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ARES's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (14.94%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (10.63%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.79%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ARES stock: frequently asked questions
What is Ares Management Corporation's stock price today?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) last traded at $142.35 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $95.80 and $191.95.
Is ARES stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ARES is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $146.50 — about +2.9% versus the current price of $142.35. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ARES 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Ares Management Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $11,626 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 1,063%, or 27.8% per year.
Does ARES pay a dividend?
Yes. Ares Management Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.79% per year at today's share price.
What is ARES's P/E ratio?
ARES trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 65.9, and 19.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ARES stock?
Yes — 3 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ARES under the STOCK Act, totaling 1 purchases and 3 sales worth an estimated $99,000.
What is Ares Management Corporation's ticker symbol?
Ares Management Corporation trades under the ticker symbol ARES on the NYSE.
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