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ARES today

$137.89-$1.52 (-1.09%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourLeaning Bearish

1 hourBearish

15 minBearish

5 minDescending Triangle

Daily trend turns up above $120.50

Key levels

Resistance$149.87

Resistance$141.32

Support$136.12

Support$131.34

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystKBW Revises Its Valuation Level for Ares Management

DealEU regulators clear Ares Management group's purchase of Prime Data Centers

DealCTP to buy SLP's Vietnam logistics assets for $500 million

DealAres Management funds Equinox expansion plans

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About Ares Management

Ares Management is an investment firm that manages money for others, running funds in credit, real estate and infrastructure, secondaries, and private equity. Its credit arm lends directly to mid-sized companies and also buys traded loans and bonds. Investors include pensions, insurers, and individuals through listed funds and wealth products. It has offices across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026.

NYSE · Financial

Ares Management Corp (ARES)

$137.89-1.52 (-1.09%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
117.7123.2128.7134.1137.89Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High141.91
Low137.65
Open139.77
Volume1.36M
Avg Vol2.22M
VWAP139.07
30d High139.58
30d Low112.27
30d Chg+18.29%

What Is the Price Target for ARES?

SEPT Low Target

$130.00

SEPT Mid Target

$147.00

SEPT High Target

$171.00

Analyst Consensus

$147.00

Current: $137.89Upside: +6.6%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is ARES a Buy or Sell Right Now?

60
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Oct 30▲ UpUpgrade7 articles
Ares Management shares closed at $128.17, up 2.45% on volume of about 2.63 million, as a wave of analyst updates drove the session. RBC Capital Markets said the firm is on pace for a record fundraising year, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $141, RBC lifted its target to $171, Barclays moved to $151, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $130. TD Cowen was the outlier, keeping its Buy rating but cutting its target to $158. The broad pattern of reiterated bullish ratings and higher price targets points to positive sentiment around the stock.
Critical news
Oct 29HIGHEarnings: decline/miss
Oct 29HIGHEarnings: decline/miss

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 28.9% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is ARES Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

OVERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$127.03

30

Moat Score

NONE

5/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with ARES?

Insider Signal

SELLING

2 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

6 buys / 4 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Jacobson BlairofficerSale8,000-Aug 20, 2026
Phillips JarrodofficerSale2,583$294KJul 1, 2026
Jacobson BlairofficerSale8,000-Jun 3, 2026

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ARES Growth Story

Revenue YoY

28.9%

3yr Revenue CAGR

18.2%

EPS Growth YoY

N/A

FCF Growth YoY

N/A%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
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ARES — frequently asked questions

What is ARES stock price today?

Ares Management Corp (ARES) is at $137.89, down 1.09% (-$1.52) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is ARES stock moving today?

Latest ARES news — Nov 10, 2026: KBW Revises Its Valuation Level for Ares Management · Nov 9, 2026: EU regulators clear Ares Management group's purchase of Prime Data Centers

Why did ARES stock move on Oct 30, 2026?

Ares Management shares closed at $128.17, up 2.45% on volume of about 2.63 million, as a wave of analyst updates drove the session. RBC Capital Markets said the firm is on pace for a record fundraising year, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $141, RBC lifted its target to $171, Barclays moved to $151, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $130.

What is the ARES price target?

The average analyst price target for ARES is $147.00, ranging from $130 to $171, based on 12 analysts. Latest: JP Morgan maintains on Oct 30, 2026.

What do analysts rate ARES?

Analyst ratings for ARES: 0 Buy, 34 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did ARES beat earnings?

ARES last reported on Oct 29, 2026: EPS $1.26 vs $1.29 expected — a miss of 2.3%.

Does ARES pay a dividend?

Yes. ARES's dividend yield is 5.00%.

What are ARES support and resistance levels?

Support: $136.12, $131.34, $121.25. Resistance: $141.32, $149.87, $161.22.

What are insiders doing with ARES?

Insider activity: SELLING, 2 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on ARES?

Nov 10, 2026: KBW Revises Its Valuation Level for Ares Management · Nov 9, 2026: EU regulators clear Ares Management group's purchase of Prime Data Centers · Nov 9, 2026: CTP to buy SLP's Vietnam logistics assets for $500 million