Ares Capital (ARCC) details 2025 results and sets $0.48 Q1 2026 dividend

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Ares Capital Corporation reported that it has issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The detailed numbers are contained in the accompanying press release referenced as an exhibit.

The company also declared a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026. These updates were disclosed in a current report on Form 8-K.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

_____________________________________________________________________  

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 4, 2026

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Maryland

814-00663

33-1089684

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY						10167
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 750-7300

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value			ARCC			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 4, 2026, the registrant issued a press release, included herewith as Exhibit 99.1, announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

The information disclosed under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made under the Securities Act of 1933, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01  Other Events.

On February 4, 2026, the registrant announced the declaration of a first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 13, 2026.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                               Exhibits:

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated February 4, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: February 4, 2026
			By:			/s/ SCOTT C. LEM
			Name:			Scott C. Lem
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

FAQ

What did Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Ares Capital Corporation disclosed that it released financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, and declared a first quarter 2026 dividend. The detailed results are contained in an attached press release identified as Exhibit 99.1.

What dividend did Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) declare for first quarter 2026?

Ares Capital Corporation declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.48 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026 to stockholders who are recorded as shareholders as of the close of business on March 13, 2026.

When will Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) pay its $0.48 dividend?

The $0.48 per share first quarter 2026 dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026. Shareholders must be on the company’s books as stockholders of record on March 13, 2026 in order to receive this dividend payment.

For which period did Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) release financial results?

Ares Capital Corporation released financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. These results are described in a press release dated February 4, 2026, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the current report.

Is the Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) earnings press release part of the 8-K filing?

Yes. The earnings press release dated February 4, 2026 is included as Exhibit 99.1. The company states that this information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed or incorporated into other securities law filings unless specifically referenced.