Ares Management (ARES.US) Dividend 2026/2027: 3.5% – Price Target and Rating

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Ares Management Price Target 2026: Analysts See 3% Upside

The average price target for Ares Management is $146.89. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 2.85% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Ares Management overvalued or undervalued?

Ares Management is currently fairly valued with a gap of 2.8% relative to the price target.


The current price is $142.83, which places Ares Management in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $132.20, and overvalued when the price exceeds $161.58.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Ares Management, the fair value range lies between $132.20 and $161.58.


See the full price target analysis for Ares Management →

Analyst Ratings for Ares Management stock in 2026: Buy

15 analysts cover Ares Management. The majority is positive, with 66.7% recommending Buy, while 33.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $146.89, which gives an upside of 2.8% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.93/5)
Strong Buy
4 (26.7%)
Buy
6 (40%)
Hold
5 (33.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.93 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Ares Management – Asset Management

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. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Ares Management

$ 47.1B Market cap
$ 6.0B Revenue
Asset Management Industry
64.02 P/E
7.86 P/S
12.59 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
ares.com Website

What kind of stock is Ares Management?

Dividend stock

Ares Management is classified as a dividend stock with a dividend of 3.5% and a payout ratio of 100%, which points to a sustainable dividend level.

Score Overview for Ares Management

💰 Value Score 11/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 34/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 15/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Ares Management that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 510% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ High short interest: 13.6% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Ares Management trades at a P/E ratio of 64.0, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 23.5 (63% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 7.9 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 12.6. The PEG ratio is 1.32.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Ares Management has a profit margin of 10.6% (solid) and an operating margin of 19.4%. Return on equity (ROE) is 14.9% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 2.6%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 6.5% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 4 out of 9 — average financial health. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 509.6% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 13.56% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Ares Management Dividend 2026: 3.5% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Ares Management in 2026

Dividend yield
3.53%
Payout ratio
100.0%
Very high

When does Ares Management pay a dividend in 2026?

Next dividend payment
September 30, 2026

How much does Ares Management pay in dividends?

Ares Management does not currently pay a dividend. This may be because the company reinvests its profits in growth, or because there is not enough profit for dividend payments. You can find more information about the dividend policy on the company's website.

Historical Dividend Payments for Ares Management

No historical dividend payments are registered for this stock.

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No historical dividend payments available.

Insider Trading in Ares Management 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Ares Management have made 20 transactions – split into 2 purchases and 18 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 392,897,106 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Olian Judy D., BHUTANI ASHISH, ARES MANAGEMENT LLC and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 4 sales. A net 254,511,394 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 2 purchases and 18 sales. A net 392,897,106 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Olian Judy D. bought 480 shares at 124 $ each on 2026-02-20. The stock has since risen 14.7%.

Latest sale: ARES MANAGEMENT LLC sold 23,000,000 shares at 10 $ each on 2026-08-13.

Who is buying: Olian Judy D., BHUTANI ASHISH.

Who is selling: ARES MANAGEMENT LLC, Phillips Jarrod, deVeer R. Kipp, Arougheti Michael J, Sagati Aghili Naseem and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Ares Management (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Ares Management. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-13 ARES MANAGEMENT LLC Sell 23,000,000 10 235,750,000
2026-07-01 Phillips Jarrod Sell 2,583 114 293,506
2026-06-30 deVeer R. Kipp Sell 82,957 111 9,233,944
2026-06-30 Arougheti Michael J Sell 82,957 111 9,233,944
2026-02-20 Olian Judy D. Buy 480 124 59,726
2026-02-06 BHUTANI ASHISH Buy 10,000 127 1,266,100
2026-02-04 Sagati Aghili Naseem Sell 300 138 41,316
2026-01-31 Sagati Aghili Naseem Sell 100,000 150 14,967,000
2026-01-31 Phillips Jarrod Sell 100,000 150 14,967,000
2026-01-31 Jacobson Blair Sell 300,000 150 44,901,000

Who is buying and selling Ares Management shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Ares Management: Olian Judy D., BHUTANI ASHISH. In total, 1,325,826 $ was bought across 2 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: ARES MANAGEMENT LLC, Phillips Jarrod, deVeer R. Kipp, Arougheti Michael J, Sagati Aghili Naseem and others. In total, 394,222,932 $ was sold across 18 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Ares Management Short Selling 2026: 13.6% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 13.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
13.6%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 13.6% means that 13.6% of the freely traded shares in Ares Management have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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13.6%

When Does Ares Management Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Ares Management is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Ares Management 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 26, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $142.76 is 2.8% above the 20-day average ($138.93). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 11.1% above the 50-day average ($128.45). Long term, the stock is 8.6% above the 200-day average ($131.48), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (128.45) is below the 200-day average (131.48), which is a classic bearish signal for Ares Management Corporation.

Is Ares Management Corporation overbought or oversold?

Ares Management Corporation has an RSI of 59.2. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Ares Management Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (4.068), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (4.582) by 0.514, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.307), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-2.802) by 4.109, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 0.0%, which classifies the stock as Conservative. Price swings are limited, and the stock suits conservative investors.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Ares Management Corporation

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (4.068). Weekly bullish (1.307).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 59.2 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ares Management stock in 2026

Should you buy Ares Management stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Ares Management is currently BUY. Ares Management trades at $142.83 as of 8/26/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 4.068 with falling momentum (signal: 4.582); RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $146.89 points to 2.8% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Ares Management stock?
The average analyst price target for Ares Management is $146.89. The current price is $142.83, which gives an upside of 2.8%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $132.20 and $161.58.
Is Ares Management a dividend stock?
Yes, Ares Management is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 3.53%. The payout ratio is 100.0%, which is considered high. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/30/2026.
When does Ares Management pay a dividend in 2026?
Ares Management pays its next dividend on 9/30/2026. The dividend yield is 3.53%. The payout ratio of 100.0% points to a high dividend relative to earnings.
What is the risk of Ares Management stock?
Ares Management is rated as a stock in the risk category Conservative. the annual standard deviation is 0.0%, which classifies the stock as Conservative.
Is Ares Management overvalued?
Ares Management is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Ares Management has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 64.0 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 7.9, a P/B ratio of 12.6. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Ares Management overbought?
No, Ares Management is not overbought. RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 59.2 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.8% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Ares Management earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Ares Management has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Ares Management shorted?
Yes, Ares Management is shorted with 13.6% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Ares Management stock?
No, insiders are not buying Ares Management shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 4 sales. On a net basis, 254,511,394 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 2 purchases and 18 sales, with a net 392,897,106 $ sold. Active sellers include ARES MANAGEMENT LLC, Phillips Jarrod, deVeer R. Kipp and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Ares Management a good stock?
Based on our total score, Ares Management is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 23 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 11/100, Quality: 34/100. In addition: a dividend of 3.53%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Ares Management is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Ares Management stock?
The outlook for Ares Management based on current data: the average analyst price target is $146.89 (+2.8%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 64.0 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Ares Management stock rising?
Ares Management is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.8% above the 20-day average; short interest is 13.6% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Ares Management go?
The average analyst price target for Ares Management is $146.89, which corresponds to a potential gain of 2.8% from the current price of $142.83. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Ares Management fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Ares Management. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Ares Management do?
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 ventur... The company belongs to the Financial Services sector, more specifically the Asset Management industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Ares Management as an investment.
Did Ares Management raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Ares Management. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Ares Management making money or losing money?
Yes, Ares Management is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 10.6% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 19.4%. At a P/E ratio of 64.0, you currently pay 64.0 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Ares Management go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For Ares Management, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does Ares Management have a lot of debt?
Yes, Ares Management has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 510%. For the financial services sector, anything above 400% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Banks take in deposits (debt) as their raw material and lend it out — which naturally gives a high D/E. 200-400% is typical; only above 400% counts as elevated. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.