ARES
Ares Management Corp
$126.87
+0.97%
$43.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$43.1B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (74%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$7.5B
Inst. Activity2 buys / 0 sells
Insider Activity2B / 1S
Insider Net $$1.3M
Reddit Sentiment63° Warm
Congressional2 trades
Recent Activity
Jun 3, 2026
Insider
Jacobson Blair sold 8,000 shares
Co-President @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Feb 20, 2026
Insider
Olian Judy D. bought 480 shares
Director @ $124.43 ($59.7K)
Feb 6, 2026
Insider
BHUTANI ASHISH bought 10,000 shares
Director @ $126.61 ($1.3M)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
2,451,063 shares ($396.2M)
Inst.
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT — ADD
1,314,983 shares ($212.5M)
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 78.4% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 710,677 | Exempt: 47 | TRF Vol: 906,492 | Short Ratio: 78.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
Apr 13, 2026
Congress
Ro Khanna buy
$1,001 - $15,000 — House
Mar 13, 2026
Congress
John Boozman buy
$1,001 - $15,000 — Senate
Price Targets
$145.35
+11.3% upside
Buy
Current $130.61
Low $125.00
Median $142.00
High $190.00
17 analysts
$125.00
$190.00
Analyst Ratings
6Strong Buy
11Buy
6Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 4, 2026 | Oppenheimer | REITERATE | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 4, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 28, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Citizens | MAINTAIN | Market Outperform → Market Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.35 ▼ -1.2% | $1.25 — $1.43 | 31% YoY | 11 |
| Next Q | $1.48 ▲ +0.6% | $1.38 — $1.64 | 25% YoY | 10 |
| Current FY | $5.94 ▼ -2.9% | $5.76 — $6.07 | 25% YoY | 12 |
| Next FY | $7.32 ▼ -1.4% | $6.81 — $8.37 | 23% YoY | 14 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $4.2B | — |
| FMR LLC | $1.3B | — |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $727.7M | — |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $523.8M | ADD |
| NORGES BANK | $396.2M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | G | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Olian Judy | BUY | $59.7K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | BHUTANI ASHISH | BUY | $1.3M |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Sagati Aghili | SELL | $38.0K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Phillips Jarrod | A | $0.00 |
Reddit Sentiment
63°
Warm
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
Congressional Trades
2 members: 2 buys, 0 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | D | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
| John Boozman | R | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 |
7 institutional holders with $7.5B total value (46,322,966 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, BANK. Net buying activity: 2 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 26,050,425 | $4.2B | 56.2% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 8,140,784 | $1.3B | 17.6% | — |
| 3 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 4,502,442 | $727.7M | 9.7% | — |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 3,240,681 | $523.8M | 7.0% | ADD +44.2% |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 2,451,063 | $396.2M | 5.3% | NEW |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,314,983 | $212.5M | 2.8% | ADD +61.7% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 622,588 | $100.6M | 1.3% | ADD +43.5% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 2,451,063 | — | $396.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 813,045 | 1,314,983 | +61.7% | $212.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 1,899,017 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,899,017 | — | $328.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 480,310 | 689,024 | +43.5% | $119.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 203,700 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 711,214 | 933,196 | +31.2% | $136.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 679,824 | 281,700 | -58.6% | $41.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 47,600 | 203,700 | +327.9% | $29.9M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 2,154,240 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 511,056 | 711,214 | +39.2% | $125.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 170,305 | 679,824 | +299.2% | $120.3M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 47,600 | — | $8.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,901,440 | 2,741,549 | +44.2% | $427.2M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 682,985 | — | $106.4M | 2024-Q3 |
7 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: $1.3M ($1.3M bought, $38.0K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | Co-President | G | 8,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Olian Judy D. | Director | BUY | 480 | $124.43 | $59.7K |
| Feb 6, 2026 | BHUTANI ASHISH | Director | BUY | 10,000 | $126.61 | $1.3M |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Sagati Aghili Naseem | General Counsel | SELL | 300 | $126.68 | $38.0K |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Phillips Jarrod | Chief Financial Officer | A | 100,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Phillips Jarrod | Chief Financial Officer | F | 15,568 | $149.67 | $2.3M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Arougheti Michael J | Co-Founder and CEO | A | 200,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Arougheti Michael J | Co-Founder and CEO | F | 152,495 | $149.67 | $22.8M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | Co-President | A | 300,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | Co-President | F | 47,000 | $149.67 | $7.0M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | deVeer R. Kipp | Co-President | A | 200,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | deVeer R. Kipp | Co-President | F | 101,444 | $149.67 | $15.2M |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sagati Aghili Naseem | General Counsel | A | 100,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Sagati Aghili Naseem | General Counsel | F | 23,861 | $149.67 | $3.6M |
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Current analyst consensus: Buy (74% buy). Based on 23 analysts: 6 strong buy, 11 buy, 6 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$145.35 mean target
+11.3% upside
Buy (3.00)
$125.00 Low
$190.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $130.61 |
| Target Low | $125.00 |
| Target Mean | $145.35 |
| Target Median | $142.00 |
| Target High | $190.00 |
| # Analysts | 17 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.35 | $1.25 | $1.43 | 30.8% | -1.2% | 6↑ 3↓ | $1.1B | 15.0% | 11 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.48 | $1.38 | $1.64 | 24.7% | +0.6% | 5↑ 4↓ | $1.3B | 10.4% | 10 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$5.94 | $5.76 | $6.07 | 24.8% | -2.9% | 4↑ 6↓ | $4.9B | 15.6% | 12 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$7.32 | $6.81 | $8.37 | 23.2% | -1.4% | 5↑ 7↓ | $6.1B | 24.1% | 14 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.347 | |
| 7d ago | $1.341 | +0.006 |
| 30d ago | $1.363 | -0.016 |
| 60d ago | $1.438 | -0.091 |
| 90d ago | $1.442 | -0.095 |
12 analyst firms have rated this stock: 2 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 4, 2026 | Oppenheimer | REITERATE | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 4, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 28, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Citizens | MAINTAIN | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 24, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
| Feb 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 9, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | UPGRADE | Hold | Buy |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Raymond James | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Strong Buy |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 14, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 13, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 65% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 65% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
2 members of Congress traded this stock: 2 buys, 0 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Ares Management Corp | May 13, 2026 (31d) |
| Mar 13, 2026 | John Boozman | R | SENATE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Ares Management Corp | Apr 14, 2026 (33d) |
63°
Warm
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
4 mentions
2 bullish
0 bearish
4 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 60° Warm | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 78.4% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 710,677 | Exempt: 47 | TRF Vol: 906,492 | Short Ratio: 78.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 77.3% short (0.6M / 0.7M)
Short: 574,263 | Exempt: 35 | TRF Vol: 742,912 | Short Ratio: 77.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 71.5% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 555,583 | Exempt: 1,520 | TRF Vol: 777,058 | Short Ratio: 71.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 76.1% short (1.3M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,346,878 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,770,938 | Short Ratio: 76.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 68.0% short (1.4M / 2.1M)
Short: 1,411,361 | Exempt: 3 | TRF Vol: 2,076,362 | Short Ratio: 68.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 59.7% short (0.9M / 1.5M)
Short: 866,857 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,451,566 | Short Ratio: 59.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 67.5% short (0.9M / 1.3M)
Short: 867,299 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,284,358 | Short Ratio: 67.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 62.7% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 720,321 | Exempt: 100 | TRF Vol: 1,149,221 | Short Ratio: 62.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 72.2% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 631,116 | Exempt: 1,162 | TRF Vol: 874,576 | Short Ratio: 72.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 71.1% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 546,541 | Exempt: 900 | TRF Vol: 768,563 | Short Ratio: 71.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 63.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 410,978 | Exempt: 400 | TRF Vol: 647,829 | Short Ratio: 63.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 61.6% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 453,933 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 737,309 | Short Ratio: 61.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 71.3% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 598,096 | Exempt: 2,179 | TRF Vol: 838,434 | Short Ratio: 71.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ARES — 75.6% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 402,006 | Exempt: 1,006 | TRF Vol: 531,431 | Short Ratio: 75.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ARES — 2.6M shares, 58,661 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,646,725 shares across 58,661 trades.