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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Rising interest rates have dividend-paying stocks under pressure now, but it won't last forever. Shares of Ares Capital Corporation are down because rising interest rates are making it harder for its borrowers to repay their debts.

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Part 2 of this article compares ARCC's recent dividend per share rates, yield percentages, and several other highly detailed (and useful) dividend sustainability metrics to 14 other BDC peers. This includes a comparative analysis of ARCC's cumulative undistributed taxable income ratio, percentage of floating-rate debt investments, recent weighted average annualized yield, and weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings. ARCC's dividend sustainability remains one of the highest in the sector. When comparing/analyzing all metrics (including additional metrics not mentioned), ARCC is currently deemed to be undervalued (Buy).

Ares Capital's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Vs. 14 BDC Peers - Part 2 (Includes Q4 2023 + Q1 2024 Dividend Projection)

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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 3/31/2023 and 6/30/2023. 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).

Ares Capital's NAV, Valuation, And Dividend Versus 14 BDC Peers - Part 1 (Includes Recommendations As Of 9/8/2023)

Dividend investors seeking to maximize income by timing stock purchases around ex-dividend dates are looking for effective strategies. Results for Ares Capital show a balanced outcome, with slightly better returns from buying the stock on or after the ex-dividend date. Results from a previous analysis from December 2022 were confirmed despite significant developments impacting Ares Capital's business fundamentals.

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Ares Capital Corp and Blue Owl Capital Corp are both blue chip Business Development Companies (BDCs) with 10-12% dividend yields. ARCC has a more impressive track record, whereas OBDC has some better current fundamentals. We compare them side by side and offer our take on which is the better buy at the moment.

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Ares Capital: Assessing The Recent Results For 10% Yield

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Ares Capital has a reputation for enriching shareholders with its generous dividend and proven business model. The dividend is sustainable for this business development company.

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Ares Capital's stock is no longer undervalued and is trading at a premium to net asset value. The company's portfolio composition has remained stable, with a focus on floating-rate investments. Ares Capital's dividend payout metrics are strong, with a high dividend safety grade.

Ares Capital: No Longer A Steal, But The 9.8% Yield Remains Solid (Downgrade)

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Ares Capital Corp and Capital Southwest are both high yield Business Development Companies with strong track records of delivering attractive total returns. Both companies recently reported quarterly results. We compare ARCC and CSWC stocks side by side and offer our take on which is the better buy today.

Better High Yield Buy After Quarterly Results: Ares Capital Vs. Capital Southwest

With retirement savings concerns rising, high-yield stocks like Ares Capital offer stable returns for investors aiming to make the most of their funds. Ares Capital shines with a 10% yield, consistent outperformance, 56 quarters of stable/rising dividends, and robust portfolio quality, backed by Ares Management expertise. ARCC's healthy balance sheet, solid liquidity, and 5% above-book-value trading indicate potential. Investors should cautiously capitalize on this cyclical industry, buying in intervals.

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