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ARES

Ares Management Corporation

S&P 500
ARES|Financial Services|Asset Management|$106.04|P/E 58.8|MCap 33.3B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm operates across four primary investment groups: Credit, which manages liquid and illiquid credit strategies globally; Real Estate, offering equity and debt investments predominantly in the U.S., Europe, and Japan; Private Equity, focusing on flexible capital deployment in corporate acquisitions and recapitalizations; and Infrastructure, targeting debt and equity investments in digital, energy, transportation, and utility sectors. Additionally, Ares operates a Secondaries business investing across alternative asset classes and manages complementary solutions through insurance and acquisition platforms. The firm serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals through offices spanning over 15 countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Ares differentiates itself through cross-platform collaboration, enabling synergies that enhance deal sourcing, market insights, and risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.46%

Annual Dividend

$4.48

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

261.99%

FCF Payout Ratio

54.99%

Stock Price

$106.04

52-Week Range

$95.80 $195.26

Dividend Health Score

59/ 100Caution

ARES's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 55.0% fcf payout ratio & 13.5% return on equity. Areas of concern: 262.0% earnings payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 22.87% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
262.0%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
55.0%Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
44.6%Caution

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
13.5%Safe
Operating Margin
13.5%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
22.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ARES annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ARES earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 17, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 31, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

22.45%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

22.87%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

17.67%

3-Year Total Growth

83.61%

5-Year Total Growth

180.00%

10-Year Total Growth

409.09%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$10,604.00

Annual Income

$448.00

Quarterly Income

$112.00

Monthly Income

$37.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARES's current dividend yield?
Ares Management Corporation (ARES) currently has a dividend yield of 4.46%, based on a stock price of $106.04 and an annual dividend of $4.48.
When is ARES's next dividend payment date?
ARES's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-17 and the next payment date is 2026-03-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ARES pay in dividends per year?
Ares Management Corporation paid $4.48 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ARES been increasing its dividend?
Ares Management Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 22.87% and a 10-year CAGR of 17.67%.
Is ARES's dividend safe?
Ares Management Corporation has a payout ratio of 261.99%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 54.99%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is ARES's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Ares Management Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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