Hoya Capital

Ares Capital (ARCC)

BDCs | Lower

Company Fundamentals

Hoya research data: Updated Nov 10, 2026, 3:00 AM ET

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Ares Capital (ARCC) is tracked in the Hoya Capital company research database, classified under BDCs, BDC with a Lower focus. The company came public in 2004. It is categorized as a Large-Cap name in the database. The company has an equity market capitalization of approximately $14.0 billion. Shares recently traded near $19.35 with a dividend yield of about 9.92 percent. The company pays dividends on a quarterly schedule with a forward annual dividend rate of $1.92 per share. S&P rates the company's credit at BBB. Moody's rates the company's credit at Baa2. The next scheduled ex-dividend date on file is 2027-03-15. This profile includes fundamentals, dividend history and valuation data from Hoya Capital's research database. Figures reflect their source update dates where available and may change with subsequent research updates.

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a prominent publicly traded business development company that focuses on delivering tailored financing solutions to middle-market firms across diverse sectors. The company employs a dual investment strategy that integrates both debt and equity investments, aiming to achieve strong risk-adjusted returns while prioritizing capital preservation. Backed by the extensive expertise of Ares Management Corporation, ARCC's disciplined credit analysis and diversified investment portfolio position it to capitalize on growth opportunities and enhance long-term shareholder value in the evolving private equity landscape.

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Dividend History

Annual dividends per share
YearDividends per share ($)
2016$1.52
2017$1.52
2018$1.53
2019$1.65
2020$1.62
2021$1.62
2022$1.77
2023$1.95
2024$1.92
2025$1.92
2026$1.92

Annual dividends per share as recorded in the research database, in dollars. The table does not identify individual payment dates or distinguish completed-year totals from estimates. These historical database values are not a guarantee of future distributions.

Company website: arcc.ares.com