Ares Capital Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, on February 7, 2023, before the market opens. A webcast and conference call will take place at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) the same day to discuss the financial results. Ares Capital focuses on providing financing to private middle market companies, aiming for attractive current income and capital appreciation for investors. Ares Capital is the largest publicly traded business development company by market capitalization as of December 31, 2022.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares. The offering will utilize Ares Capital's shelf registration statement effective since June 3, 2021. The net proceeds will be used to repay outstanding debt, with potential re-borrowing for general corporate purposes. This offering may impact existing shareholders due to dilution. Major banks involved include Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and UBS Investment Bank.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has appointed Kort Schnabel as Co-President, while Michael Smith transitions to the Board of Directors. Schnabel, a longstanding member of Ares since 2001, was pivotal in the firm's U.S. direct lending strategy. CEO Kipp deVeer emphasizes Schnabel's critical role in the company’s growth. The Board welcomes Smith, highlighting his contributions since Ares’ 2004 IPO, during which the company has achieved nearly double the stock-based returns of the S&P 500. Ares Capital focuses on private middle-market investments to generate attractive returns.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on December 29, 2022, with record date on December 15, 2022. The company reported a Q3 2022 core EPS of $0.50, up from $0.47 in Q3 2021, while GAAP net income per share decreased to $0.21 from $0.73. Total net investment income was $288 million, compared to $184 million year-over-year. Ares capital made new investment commitments of $2.2 billion in Q3 2022, indicating strong activity despite market conditions.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) will report its third quarter earnings for the period ending September 30, 2022 on October 25, 2022, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (ET) on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call via telephone or through a live webcast on Ares Capital's website. The company, which focuses on private middle-market lending, is the largest publicly traded BDC by market capitalization.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) has announced a public offering of 8,000,000 shares of common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,200,000 shares. The offering will utilize the company's shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on June 3, 2021. Proceeds from the offering are intended to repay certain outstanding debts, with potential reborrowing for general corporate purposes. Investors should review the preliminary prospectus and accompanying prospectus for comprehensive details on investment objectives and associated risks.

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.43 per share, payable on September 30, 2022. This follows a previously declared $0.03 additional dividend. For Q2 2022, Ares reported a core EPS of $0.46, down from $0.53 in Q2 2021. GAAP net income per share also decreased to $0.22 compared to $1.09 year-over-year. Total portfolio investments rose to $21.17 billion, while GAAP net income dropped to $111 million. The debt/equity ratio stood at 1.27x, indicating stable leverage. Ares anticipates increased earnings from rising interest rates.