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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free ARES Stock Alerts $132.96 -0.32 (-0.24%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$131.06▼$134.0550-Day Range$114.17▼$137.0652-Week Range$77.97▼$139.48Volume784,503 shsAverage Volume1.05 million shsMarket Capitalization$41.16 billionP/E Ratio55.63Dividend Yield2.80%Price Target$123.45 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Ares Management alerts: Email Address Ares Management MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.45 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.1% Downside$123.45 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-1.03Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment-0.01Based on 33 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$72.55 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth30.87%From $4.60 to $6.02 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.82 out of 5 starsFinance Sector63rd out of 872 stocksInvestment Advice Industry5th out of 48 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAres Management has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.45, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $123.45, Ares Management has a forecasted downside of 7.1% from its current price of $132.96.Amount of Analyst CoverageAres Management has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.65% of the float of Ares Management has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAres Management has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ares Management has recently increased by 10.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAres Management pays a meaningful dividend of 2.79%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAres Management has been increasing its dividend for 6 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ares Management is 155.65%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ares Management will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.79% next year. This indicates that Ares Management will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAres Management has received a 18.93% net impact score from Upright. Ares Management seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Corporate credit granting", "Consumer credit granting", "Real estate funds investing in residential care centers", and "Real estate funds investing in industrial, logistics and warehousing buildings" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ares Management is -1.03. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAres Management has a news sentiment score of -0.01. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for Ares Management this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest25 people have searched for ARES on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Ares Management to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ares Management insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $72,551,374.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders47.34% of the stock of Ares Management is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions50.03% of the stock of Ares Management is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ares Management are expected to grow by 30.87% in the coming year, from $4.60 to $6.02 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ares Management is 55.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.21.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ares Management is 55.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.66.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAres Management has a PEG Ratio of 0.98. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAres Management has a P/B Ratio of 9.14. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About Ares Management Stock (NYSE:ARES)Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages various types of investment funds, such as commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, and publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors in the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm was previously known as Ares Management, L.P. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC is the general partner of the company.Read More ARES Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ARES Stock News HeadlinesMarch 29, 2024 | insidertrades.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) Chairman Antony P. Ressler Sells 48,572 SharesMarch 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) CEO Sells $601,436.88 in StockMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 23, 2024 | insidertrades.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) Chairman Sells $2,059,612.32 in StockMarch 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) Chairman Sells 22,103 Shares of StockMarch 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) Chairman Antony P. Ressler Sells 38,915 SharesMarch 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) CEO Sells 74,585 Shares of StockMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comNew Orioles owners buy fans beer as Opening Day introductionMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 28, 2024 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Capital Partners wraps up sale of World 50March 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Financial Companies: S&P Global (SPGI), Ares Management (ARES) and American International Group (AIG)March 27, 2024 | benzinga.comPeering Into Ares Management's Recent Short InterestMarch 27, 2024 | forbes.comLeadership Strategy In A Time Of Geopolitical Unrest: The Contours Of Duty Of CareMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) CEO Michael J. Arougheti Sells 4,488 SharesMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAres Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) Chairman Antony P. Ressler Sells 18,881 SharesMarch 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAres Capital: Forget Side Hustles, Buy This 10% Yield InsteadMarch 25, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comAlternative strategies find a home in investors’ portfoliosMarch 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKBS Announces RecapitalizationMarch 24, 2024 | investing.comAres Management chairman sells over $3 million in company stockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comDavid B. Kaplan Sells 19,999 Shares of Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) StockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMichael J. Arougheti Sells 19,749 Shares of Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) StockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAntony P. Ressler Sells 18,223 Shares of Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) StockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAntony P. Ressler Sells 15,304 Shares of Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) StockMarch 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMichael J. Arougheti Sells 15,350 Shares of Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) StockMarch 22, 2024 | bloomberg.comAres’ Row With Indonesia Debtors Over $200 Million Loan DelayedMarch 21, 2024 | investing.comAres Management co-founder sells over $10 million in stockMarch 20, 2024 | investing.comAres management CEO Michael J. Arougheti sells $15.1M in stockSee More Headlines Receive ARES Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ares Management and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/14/2024Today3/29/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/26/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Investment advice Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:ARES CUSIPN/A CIK1176948 Webwww.aresmgmt.com Phone(310) 201-4100Fax310-201-4170Employees2,850Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$123.45 High Stock Price Target$157.00 Low Stock Price Target$96.00 Potential Upside/Downside-7.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.45 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.39 Trailing P/E Ratio55.63 Forward P/E Ratio28.90 P/E Growth0.98Net Income$474.33 million Net Margins13.06% Pretax Margin36.70% Return on Equity21.01% Return on Assets3.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.69 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.63 billion Price / Sales11.33 Cash Flow$3.06 per share Price / Cash Flow43.52 Book Value$14.55 per share Price / Book9.14Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares309,600,000Free Float163,036,000Market Cap$41.16 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Antony Peter Ressler (Age 63)Co-Founder & Executive Chairman Mr. Michael J. Arougheti (Age 52)Co-Founder, CEO, President & Director Comp: $20.87MMr. David B. Kaplan (Age 57)Co-Founder, Partner & Director Comp: $8.56MMr. Bennett Rosenthal (Age 61)Co-Founder, Partner, Chairman of Private Equity Group & Director Comp: $8.56MMr. Jarrod Morgan Phillips (Age 46)Partner & CFO Comp: $1.49MMr. Robert Kipp DeVeer III (Age 51)Director, Partner, Head of Ares Credit Group & Director and CEO of Ares Capital Corporation Comp: $25.32MMs. Jana Markowicz (Age 42)Chief Operating Officer of U.S. Direct Lending Mr. Sandesh HegdePartner, Global Chief Information Officer, COO of Ares India & President of AOISSCMr. Mark Charles Infanger CPA (Age 52)MD and Chief Accounting Officer for Finance, Accounting & Operations Mr. Carl G. Drake C.F.A.Partner, Head of Public Markets Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmeriprise FinancialNYSE:AMPBlue Owl CapitalNYSE:OWLApollo Global ManagementNYSE:APOBrookfield Asset ManagementNYSE:BAMThe Carlyle GroupNASDAQ:CGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAntony P ResslerSold 48,572 sharesTotal: $6.45 M ($132.69/share)Michael J AroughetiSold 4,488 sharesTotal: $601,436.88 ($134.01/share)Antony P ResslerSold 18,881 sharesTotal: $2.53 M ($133.96/share)PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 1,772 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.013%Michael J AroughetiSold 15,350 sharesTotal: $2.07 M ($134.58/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ares Management Stock? ARES Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ares Management Co.: Ares Management Co. has shown consistent growth in revenue and earnings, beating analyst estimates in recent quarters. This indicates a strong financial performance and potential for future profitability. The company has a diversified portfolio and operates as an alternative asset manager, providing exposure to different investment opportunities beyond traditional stocks and bonds. Ares Management Co. recently increased its dividend, signaling confidence in its financial stability and commitment to rewarding shareholders. The current dividend yield of 2.74% is attractive for income-seeking investors. Analysts have given Ares Management Co. a positive rating, with some raising price targets, indicating a favorable outlook for the company's stock performance in the future. With a market cap of $41.78 billion, Ares Management Co. is a well-established player in the asset management industry, offering stability and credibility to investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ares Management Co. for these reasons: As an asset manager, Ares Management Co. is subject to market risks and fluctuations, which can impact the performance of its investment funds and ultimately, shareholder returns. The stock price of Ares Management Co. has experienced volatility in the past, with fluctuations in the market affecting its valuation. Investors should be prepared for potential price swings. While the company has shown growth, there may be regulatory changes or economic conditions that could impact its operations and financial results, leading to uncertainties for investors. Competition in the asset management industry is intense, and Ares Management Co. faces competition from both traditional and alternative investment firms, which could affect its market position and profitability. Investing in Ares Management Co. requires a thorough understanding of alternative asset classes and investment strategies, which may not be suitable for all types of investors seeking more traditional investment options. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ares Management pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ARES Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ares Management stock right now? 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ares Management in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ARES shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ARES, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View ARES analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ares Management's stock price target for 2024? 11 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Ares Management's stock. Their ARES share price targets range from $96.00 to $157.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $123.45 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.1%. View analysts price targets for ARES or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ARES shares performed in 2024? Ares Management's stock was trading at $118.92 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ARES shares have increased by 11.8% and is now trading at $132.96. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Ares Management? Ares Management saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,660,000 shares, an increase of 10.4% from the February 29th total of 2,410,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 935,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.8 days. Approximately 1.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Ares Management's Short Interest. When is Ares Management's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, April 26th 2024. View our ARES earnings forecast. How were Ares Management's earnings last quarter? Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES) issued its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The asset manager reported $1.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.11. The asset manager earned $1.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $862.71 million. Ares Management had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.01% and a net margin of 13.06%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.21 earnings per share. How often does Ares Management pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ares Management? Ares Management announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 8th. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.93 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $3.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.77. Read our dividend analysis for ARES. Is Ares Management a good dividend stock? Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) pays an annual dividend of $3.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.79%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 6 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 155.65%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, ARES will have a dividend payout ratio of 61.79% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ARES. What ETFs hold Ares Management's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Dorsey Wright Financial Momentum ETF (PFI), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Dividend ETF (DDIV), BNY Mellon Innovators ETF (BKIV), SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE), FIS Biblically Responsible Risk Managed ETF (PRAY), Global X Founder-Run Companies ETF (BOSS), WisdomTree U.S. MidCap Dividend Fund (DON) and Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF (PDP). What is Michael Arougheti's approval rating as Ares Management's CEO? 18 employees have rated Ares Management Chief Executive Officer Michael Arougheti on Glassdoor.com. Michael Arougheti has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Michael Arougheti in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Ares Management own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ares Management investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), General Electric (GE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bank of America (BAC), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Alibaba Group (BABA). Who are Ares Management's major shareholders? Ares Management's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.34%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.29%), Wellington Management Group LLP (5.16%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.34%), Franklin Resources Inc. (1.26%) and Boston Partners (0.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Aghili Naseem Sagati, Antoinette Cook Bush, Antony P Ressler, Ares Capital Management Ii Llc, Ares Management Llc, Ashish Bhutani, Bennett Rosenthal, Corporate Opportunities F Ares, David B Kaplan, Judy D Olian, Michael J Arougheti, Michael R Mcferran, R Kipp Deveer and Ryan Berry. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ares Management? Shares of ARES stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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