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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 7, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the ARES SEC filings page.
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) reported $5.3B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 28.5% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Ares is growing revenue while reported cash generation accelerates, but profitability and returns remain modest against a heavily financed balance sheet.
Cash conversion changed dramatically: operating cash flow moved from an outflow of$233M in FY2023 to$3.3B in FY2025, while net income stayed near$400M . That gap means reported cash results are being shaped by large non-earnings cash movements, so accounting profit alone does not describe the cash economics.
Growth is not translating proportionally into earnings. Revenue rose to
Leverage improved but remains central to the balance sheet: debt-to-equity declined from
Financial Health Signals
Ares Management Corporation does not currently provide enough eligible data for a peer-relative financial health score, so none is published. The signals and metrics below are current.
Ares Management Corporation passes 4 of 5 computable financial strength tests (4 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Ares Management Corporation generates $7.67 in operating cash flow ($3.3B OCF vs $426.1M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Ares Management Corporation generated $1.3B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 24.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 0.4%.
Ares Management Corporation reported $150.6M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 9.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.6%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Ares Management Corporation held $557.1M in cash as of Q2 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
Ares Management Corporation paid $1.35 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 20.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
Ares Management Corporation's net profit margin was 11.6% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.7 percentage points.
Ares Management Corporation's ROE was 3.8% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 0.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.3 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
None of these metrics is reported for Q2 2026.
ARES Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B+24.3% | $1.3B+29.3% | $1.1B+10.8% | $1.7B+46.7% | $1.0B+19.0% | $1.0B+36.5% | $950.2M+17.1% | $1.1B+66.7% |
| SG&A Expenses | $255.7M+10.1% | $240.4M+5.5% | $289.9M+45.6% | $246.2M+24.9% | $232.2M+37.0% | $227.9M+33.3% | $199.1M+25.4% | $197.0M-7.0% |
| Income Tax | $73.0M+19.7% | $59.9M+241.4% | $8.1M-83.7% | $111.9M+140.9% | $61.0M+48.4% | $17.5M-35.6% | $49.9M-16.3% | $46.5M+55.4% |
| Net Income | $150.6M+9.9% | $142.6M+202.3% | -$47.0M-130.4% | $288.9M+143.9% | $137.1M+44.4% | $47.2M-35.4% | $154.5M+276.5% | $118.5M+1.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA, Interest Expense, EPS (Basic), EPS (Diluted), Diluted Shares (Avg).
ARES Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29.6B+8.7% | $28.4B+4.5% | $28.6B+15.1% | $27.0B+10.2% | $27.3B+12.7% | $27.2B+11.3% | $24.9B+0.6% | $24.5B+4.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $557.1M+9.3% | $568.8M-8.0% | $488.9M-67.6% | $496.7M+41.8% | $509.7M+79.2% | $618.5M+78.6% | $1.5B+333.0% | $350.1M+12.3% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $3.5B+0.8% | $3.5B-1.0% | $3.5B+197.1% | $3.4B+203.4% | $3.4B+204.0% | $3.5B+209.7% | $1.2B+3.4% | $1.1B+13.6% |
| Total Liabilities | $21.0B+14.0% | $20.0B+8.8% | $19.9B+14.0% | $18.4B-1.3% | $18.4B-0.1% | $18.4B-5.1% | $17.5B-11.3% | $18.6B+1.7% |
| Total Equity | $4.0B-9.0% | $4.0B-9.6% | $4.3B+20.7% | $4.5B+115.5% | $4.4B+117.9% | $4.5B+152.0% | $3.5B+87.2% | $2.1B+19.8% |
| Retained Earnings | -$1.9B-51.8% | -$1.7B-54.2% | -$1.5B-73.4% | -$1.2B-53.8% | -$1.2B-71.4% | -$1.1B-75.4% | -$837.3M-69.1% | -$792.4M-53.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Current Assets, Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Current Liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities, Long-Term Debt.
ARES Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$351.4M-184.5% | $406.5M-79.6% | -$483.7M-159.9% | $1.3B+59.4% | $415.7M-3.8% | $2.0B+180.9% | $807.6M+244.2% | $841.3M+164.3% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $182.8M+10.7% | $203.6M-21.0% | N/A | $160.1M+87.0% | $165.1M+87.1% | $257.9M+179.0% | N/A | $85.6M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$33.2M-44.9% | -$7.2M+99.6% | -$21.1M+66.8% | -$15.0M+54.1% | -$22.9M+21.6% | -$1.7B-5020.7% | -$63.5M+5.1% | -$32.6M-41.3% |
| Financing Cash Flow | $370.9M+165.4% | -$292.9M+75.1% | $542.9M+13.5% | -$1.2B-56.2% | -$567.2M-23.6% | -$1.2B-76.7% | $478.2M-24.5% | -$784.2M-221.3% |
| Dividends Paid | $25.2M+20.2% | $25.4M+18.4% | $21.0M+30.6% | $21.1M+29.9% | $21.0M+30.9% | $21.5M+31.9% | $16.1M | $16.2M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Depreciation & Amortization, Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Share Buybacks.
ARES Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Margin | 11.6%-1.5pp | 11.0%+6.3pp | -4.5%-20.7pp | 17.4%+6.9pp | 13.2%+2.3pp | 4.7%-5.2pp | 16.3%+27.0pp | 10.5%-6.7pp |
| Return on Equity | 3.8%+0.7pp | 3.5%+2.5pp | -1.1%-5.5pp | 6.5%+0.8pp | 3.1%-1.6pp | 1.1%-3.1pp | 4.4%+9.0pp | 5.7%-1.0pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.5%0.0pp | 0.5%+0.3pp | -0.2%-0.8pp | 1.1%+0.6pp | 0.5%+0.1pp | 0.2%-0.1pp | 0.6%+1.0pp | 0.5%0.0pp |
| Debt-to-Equity | 5.29+1.1x | 4.97+0.8x | 4.66-0.3x | 4.11-4.9x | 4.22-5.0x | 4.13-6.8x | 4.93-5.5x | 8.98-1.6x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.040.0x | 0.050.0x | 0.040.0x | 0.060.0x | 0.040.0x | 0.040.0x | 0.040.0x | 0.050.0x |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Current Ratio, FCF Margin.
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| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Management Corporation ARES | FY2025 | $4.8B | $426.1M | 9.0% | $38.9B | — |
| Apollo Global Management, Inc. APO | FY2025 | $32.0B | $3.4B | 10.6% | $70.1B | 14/100 |
| Brookfield Corporation BN | FY2025 | $75.1B | $3.2B | 4.3% | $82.8B | 18/100 |
| Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. BAM | FY2025 | $4.8B | $2.4B | 49.8% | $73.3B | 19/100 |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. AMP | FY2025 | $18.5B | $3.6B | 19.3% | $44.2B | 27/100 |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. RJF | FY2025 | $14.1B | $2.1B | 15.2% | $30.5B | 21/100 |
Where Ares Management Corporation Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ares Management Corporation's annual revenue?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) reported $4.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 28.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Ares Management Corporation's revenue growing?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) revenue grew by 28.9% year-over-year, from $3.7B to $4.8B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Ares Management Corporation profitable?
Yes, Ares Management Corporation (ARES) reported a net income of $426.1M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 9.0%.
What is Ares Management Corporation's net profit margin?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) had a net profit margin of 9.0% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Ares Management Corporation's return on equity (ROE)?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has a return on equity of 10.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Ares Management Corporation's operating cash flow?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) generated $3.3B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Ares Management Corporation's total assets?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) had $28.6B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What is Ares Management Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.66 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Ares Management Corporation's return on assets (ROA)?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) had a return on assets of 1.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Ares Management Corporation's P/E ratio?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) trades at 72.7x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $535.1M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $38.9B as of Oct 9, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Ares Management Corporation's price-to-sales ratio?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) trades at 7.3x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $5.3B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $38.9B as of Oct 9, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Ares Management Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 5 computable signals; 4 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Ares Management Corporation's earnings high quality?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has an earnings quality ratio of 7.67x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.