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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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced today that it will report earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 prior to the opening of the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Ares Capital invites all interested persons to attend its webcast/conference call at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on the same day to discuss its second quarter ended June 30, 2023 financial results. All interested parties are invited to participat.

Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

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Part 2 of this article compares Ares Capital'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 Ares Capital'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. Ares Capital's dividend sustainability remains one of the highest in the sector. When comparing/analyzing all metrics (including additional metrics not mentioned), Ares Capital is currently deemed to be undervalued (BUY).

Ares Capital's Sector Comparative Metrics - Part 2 (Includes Q3 + Q4 2023 Dividend Projection)

Ares Capital (ARCC) is expected to continue witnessing growth in total investment income, driven by the rise in demand for customized financing. However, rising costs pose a concern.

Ares Capital's (ARCC) Investment Income Rises Amid Cost Woes

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Ares Capital continues its robust recovery from its March selloff. Dip buyers who braved the impact have been rewarded. Economists are turning less gloomy about macroeconomic conditions. The US economy has proved to be incredibly robust. While ARCC has moved well past its peak pessimism, its valuation is still attractive, suggesting buyers have not returned in full force.

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