StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 27 October 2026•Updated 27 October 2026•
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Ares Capital Declares Q4 Dividend Despite Q3 Earnings Miss
Key Facts
1Ares Capital reported Non-GAAP EPS of $0.46, missing analyst estimates by $0.02.
2The company's revenue reached $763M, missing expectations by $13.12M.
Ares Capital Corporation reported third-quarter EPS of $0.46, missing analyst estimates by $0.02. Seeking Alpha reported that revenue reached $763M, a 2.4% year-over-year decline that fell $13.12M short of expectations.
The company's gross investment commitments dropped 46.3% year-over-year to $2.11B during the third quarter, even as dividend income grew by 13.5%. ARCC closed at $18.61 on October 26, 2026, with a session range between $18.51 and $18.78.
The Board of Directors declared a fourth-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.48 per share. This dividend is scheduled to be paid to shareholders on December 29, 2026.