Ares Management Corporation Class A Common Stock
ARESAres Management Corporation (ARES) is a global alternative investment manager that specializes in credit, private equity, real estate, and strategic initiatives. Founded in 2004, the firm offers a range of investment strategies across various asset classes, serving institutional clients, private wealth advisors, and individual investors. Ares is known for its disciplined investment approach and broad platform that combines resources across multiple disciplines to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | $1.35 | 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-16 |
| March 31, 2026 | $1.35 | 2026-03-17 | 2026-03-17 |
| December 31, 2025 | $1.12 | 2025-12-17 | 2025-12-17 |
| September 30, 2025 | $1.12 | 2025-09-16 | 2025-09-16 |
| June 30, 2025 | $1.12 | 2025-06-16 | 2025-06-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Ares Management Corporation Class A Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 30 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ARES shares during this period received a total of $21.18 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.35/share was paid 18 days ago, on June 30, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: ARES currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.93%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2019, the dividend payout has grown by 321.9%, from $0.32 to $1.35.
- Dividend Reliability: ARES has maintained or increased its dividend for 30 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Ares Management Corporation has agreed to acquire Whitestone REIT for $19.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion. The deal represents a 12.2% premium to Whitestone's closing price on April 8, 2026, and a 26.5% premium to the unaffected share price prior to the sale exploration announcement. Whitestone's portf...
Ares Capital (ARCC) offers a rare 10.8% dividend yield that appears sustainable despite the risks inherent in BDCs. The company's strong track record of stable-to-growing dividends over 16+ years, superior credit performance compared to peers, core earnings exceeding its dividend payout, and robust financial profile support the sustainability of ...
Blue Owl Capital stock fell 1.89% after announcing it would cap redemptions at 5% for two of its funds due to elevated withdrawal requests. The move reflects broader concerns in the private credit sector, with peers like Apollo Global Management and Ares Management implementing similar restrictions. The sector faces headwinds from geopolitical te...
