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Ares Capital (ARCC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ARCC Stock Forecast

Ares Capital (ARCC) stock forecast, based on 31 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $21.88, with a high of $23.00 and a low of $21.00. This represents a 18.33% increase from the last price of $18.49.

$18 $19 $20 $21 $22 $23 High: $23 Avg: $21.88 Low: $21 Last Closed Price: $18.49

ARCC Stock Rating

Ares Capital stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 24 Buy (77.42%), 7 Hold (22.58%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 31 0 7 24 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ARCC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAres Capital18.33%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 12.59%
IndustryAsset Management Stocks36.01%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--6
Avg Price Target--$22.33
Last Closing Price$18.49$18.49$18.49
Upside/Downside--20.77%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26482--14
Feb, 26482--14
Jan, 26492--15
Dec, 25492--15
Nov, 25492--15
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 29, 2025RBC Capital$23.00$20.8010.58%24.39%
Oct 29, 2025Finian O'SheaWells Fargo$21.00$20.572.09%13.57%
Oct 14, 2025UBS$21.00$19.448.02%13.57%
Oct 10, 2025Capital One Financial$22.50$19.1017.80%21.69%
Jul 31, 2025JMP Securities$23.00$22.661.50%24.39%
Jul 30, 2025Sean-Paul AdamsB.Riley Financial$23.50$22.544.26%27.10%
Jul 30, 2024Devin RyanJMP Securities$22.00$20.895.31%18.98%
Jul 18, 2024Doug HarterUBS$22.00$21.074.41%18.98%
May 23, 2024Kanneth LeeRBC Capital$22.00$21.303.29%18.98%
Feb 08, 2023Citigroup$22.00$20.029.89%18.98%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 09, 2026B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Oct 30, 2025CitigroupMarket OutperformMarket Outperformhold
Oct 29, 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 29, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2025CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 31, 2024B. RileyNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 30, 2024RBC CapitalMarket OutperformMarket Outperformhold
Jul 30, 2024JMP SecuritiesOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 18, 2024UBSNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2024RBC CapitalBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$3.51$1.21$2.75$2.44$1.86-
Avg Forecast$1.93$1.94$2.33$2.35$2.21$2.17
High Forecast$2.01$2.01$2.36$2.36$2.28$2.20
Low Forecast$1.84$1.84$2.31$2.34$2.14$2.10
Surprise %81.87%-37.63%18.03%3.83%-15.84%-

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$2.05B$1.20B$2.17B$2.37B$2.54B-
Avg Forecast$1.76B$2.04B$2.59B$3.02B$3.12B$3.14B
High Forecast$1.82B$2.09B$2.63B$3.03B$3.22B$3.16B
Low Forecast$1.70B$1.95B$2.58B$2.99B$2.94B$3.13B
Surprise %16.40%-41.29%-16.31%-21.57%-18.78%-

Net Income Forecast

$500M $800M $1B $1B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.57B$600.00M$1.52B$1.52B$1.42B-
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.04B$1.52B$1.35B$1.27B$1.24B
High Forecast$1.70B$1.25B$1.83B$1.36B$1.31B$1.27B
Low Forecast$1.13B$832.96M$1.22B$1.35B$1.23B$1.21B
Surprise %10.60%-42.37%-12.63%11.37%-

ARCC Forecast FAQ

Is Ares Capital stock a buy?

Ares Capital stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 31 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 24 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Ares Capital is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Ares Capital's price target?

Ares Capital's price target, set by 31 Wall Street analysts, averages $21.88 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $21 at the low end to $23 at the high end, suggesting a potential 18.33% change from the previous closing price of $18.49.

How does Ares Capital stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Ares Capital's stock forecast shows a 18.33% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (12.59%) and underperforming the asset management stocks industry (36.01%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Ares Capital over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 26.67% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 13.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Ares Capital’s EPS forecast?

Ares Capital's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $2.17, marking a 16.67% increase from the reported $1.86 in 2025..

What is Ares Capital’s revenue forecast?

Ares Capital's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.14B, reflecting a 24.02% increase from the reported $2.54B in 2025.

What is Ares Capital’s net income forecast?

Ares Capital's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.24B, representing a -12.60% decrease from the reported $1.42B in 2025.