ARES

— Fundamental Stock Analysis and Report Card

Financial Services : Asset Management

Located in Los Angeles, CA, US. Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in alternative assets, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Tradable Credit division oversees diverse investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, alongside publicly traded products and sub-advised funds aimed at retail investors, all within the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. The Direct Lending segment delivers financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Through its Private Equity arm, the company primarily targets investments where it holds a majority or shared controlling interest, focusing on companies that are currently under-capitalized. The Real Estate group is involved in financing new property developments and the strategic repositioning of existing assets, often taking control or majority-control stakes. This group also creates and invests in specialized financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Established in 1997, the company, formerly known as Ares Management, L.P., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC serves as its general partner.

Growth

Revenue, earnings and profitability.

Strong revenue growth and earnings can attract investors, driving the stock price up. Profitability indicates the company's efficiency and sustainability, which impacts investor confidence. Poor performance in these areas can lead to a decrease in stock price.

Revenue History

Earnings History

Margins

Gross Margin TTM
70.73%
EBITDA Margin TTM
38.32%
Net Margin TTM
9.87%
Earnings Per Share TTM
2.78
Statements

Income & Cash Flow analysis.

An income statement shows what a company earned and spent over a period — revenue at the top, costs and expenses in between, and net income at the bottom. A cash flow statement tracks the actual cash moving in and out, across operations, investing, and financing. Read together, they show whether reported earnings are backed by real cash.

Ares Management Corporation
Select Period:
Q1 2026
Total ($)
Q1 2026
Margin (%)
Revenue
1.5b
+444.6m
+40.8%
Gross Income
1.5b
+1.0b
+241.4%
96%
+56.5pp
+142.4%
EBITDA
562.2m
+232.0m
+70.3%
37%
+6.3pp
+20.9%
Operating Income
364.9m
+290.5m
+390.0%
24%
+17.0pp
+247.9%
Net Income
142.6m
+95.4m
+202.3%
9%
+5.0pp
+114.6%
Earnings Per Share
0.52
+0.5
+884.8%
Operating Cash Flow
406.5m
-1.6b
-79.6%
27%
-156.6pp
-85.5%
Free Cash Flow
390.9m
-1.6b
-80.2%
25%
-155.6pp
-85.9%
Research & Development
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Recommendations

What are the analysts saying?

Analyst Consensus aggregates Wall Street recommendations into buy/hold/sell counts, while the Fundamental Scorecard grades the company on six financial ratios (P/B, P/E, D/E, ROA, ROE, DCF) plus an overall score. The two measure different things and can point in different directions.

Analyst Consensus
Fundamental Scorecard
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades