Ares Capital

Ares Capital Corp. is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company was founded on April 1, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Ares Capital reports robust Q2 earnings, poised for growth

Ares Capital's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, robust deal flow, and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividends. The company's proactive approach to accessing funding markets and maintaining a strong credit profile positions it well for future opportunities and growth.

Ares Capital reports record earnings and growth amidst market challenges

Ares Capital delivered strong financial performance in Q3 2024, with robust core earnings and record NAV per share. Despite facing potential challenges in market dynamics, the company remains well-positioned for growth and success.

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Ares Capital is a leading business development company with a well-diversified portfolio in direct lending. The company's exposure to software and healthcare helps mitigate risks associated with cyclical industries.

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Ares Capital is a leading business development company with a dividend yield of nearly 9.6%. Enterprise Products Partners has a growing distribution and good growth prospects.

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BDCs, including Ares Capital, are expected to do well in a lower-rate environment due to their ability to generate higher returns and dividends compared to risk-free assets. ARCC has shown strong financial performance, with a high operating margin and profit margin, and has experienced consistent top-line growth. ARCC's dividend track record and stable financials make it an attractive investment option, especially as capital flows back into the markets from money market accounts.

Ares Capital: Attractive For Income Investors Yielding 9.6% Heading Into A Lower Rate Environment

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While the rise in demand for customized financing will aid Ares Capital's (ARCC) total investment income, its expansion plans may lead to higher costs, hurting profits.

Customized Financing Need Aids Ares Capital (ARCC), Costs Ail

Ares Capital is in the spotlight in after a robust earnings report put the stock back in a buy zone.

Ares Capital Stock Is On The Rise, And Offers A Sizzling Yield

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Part 1 of this article compares ARCC's recent quarterly change in NAV, quarterly and trailing 12-month economic return, NII, and current valuation to 14 BDC peers. Part 1 also performs a comparative analysis between each company's investment portfolio as of 9/30/2023 and 12/31/2023. This includes an updated percentage of investments on non-accrual status. I also provide a list of the other BDC stocks I currently believe are undervalued (a buy recommendation), overvalued (a sell recommendation), and appropriately valued (a hold recommendation).

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