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 (ARCC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.63 per share a year ago.

Ares Capital (ARCC) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ares Capital Corporation (“Ares Capital”) (NASDAQ: ARCC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a first quarter 2024 dividend of $0.48 per share. The first quarter 2024 dividend is payable on March 29, 2024 to stockholders of record as of March 15, 2024. DECEMBER 31, 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS Ares Capital also announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. OPERATING RESULTS     Q4-23(1)   Q4-22(1)   FY-23   FY-22   (dolla.

Ares Capital Corporation Announces December 31, 2023 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2024 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share

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Ares Capital and Capital Southwest are blue chip dividend stocks with ~10% yields. We issued Buy ratings on them 13 months ago and the stocks have delivered exceptional performance since then. We compare ARCC and CSWC side-by-side and offer our take on which is the better buy today.

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Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Ares Capital (ARCC), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2023.

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Ares Capital is the largest business development company with a portfolio of over $11.5 billion, consisting mostly of senior secured loans. High interest rates in 2023 led to record revenues for Ares Capital, with a 22% YoY growth and impressive margins. Despite strong performance, the stock price only grew 4% in 2023, below the S&P 500 return of 24%.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / January 31, 2024 / Ares Capital Corporation ("Ares Capital" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ARCC) announced today the tax treatment of the Company's 2023 common stock distributions (CUSIP #: 04010L103). Record Date Payable Date Total Paid Per Share Ordinary Income Per Share Long Term Capital Gains per Share (2) Interest - Related Dividends (3) Ordinary Rate 20% Rate (1) 3/15/2023 3/31/2023 $0.4800 $0.47257 $0.00743 $0.0000 76.8425% 6/15/2023 6/30/2023 $0.4800 $ 0.47257 $0.

Ares Capital Corporation Announces Tax Reporting Information for Calendar Year 2023

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Ares Capital: Dividend Looks Secure

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In the most recent trading session, Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $20.49, indicating a +0.79% shift from the previous trading day.

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