Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Financial Services · Current price $19.27 (+0.57%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | Finian O'Shea | Wells Fargo | $21.00 | +9.0% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Sean-Paul Adams | B.Riley Financial | $23.50 | +22.0% |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Devin Ryan | JMP Securities | $22.00 | +14.2% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Doug Harter | UBS | $22.00 | +14.2% |
| May 23, 2024 | Kanneth Lee | RBC Capital | $22.00 | +14.2% |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Bryce Rowe | Hovde Group | $21.00 | +9.0% |
| Oct 26, 2021 | John Hecht | Jefferies | $24.00 | +24.5% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Mark Devries | Barclays | $20.00 | +3.8% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Henry Coffey | Wedbush | $21.00 | +9.0% |
Top Analysts Covering ARCC
ARCC vs Sector & Market
| Metric | ARCC | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.12 | 2.51 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 8 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +13.5% | +64.8% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 10.36 | -5.01 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $3.05B | $3.16B | $3.26B | 9 |
| 2027-03-31 | $773M | $814M | $834M | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $784M | $826M | $846M | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $794M | $837M | $857M | 3 |
| 2027-12-31 | $808M | $851M | $872M | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $752M | $792M | $812M | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $755M | $795M | $815M | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $755M | $795M | $815M | 4 |
| 2028-12-31 | $755M | $795M | $815M | 4 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.87 | $1.94 | $1.98 | 11 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.50 | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.50 | 3 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.45 | $0.48 | $0.50 | 4 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.46 | $0.49 | $0.50 | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.48 | 4 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.48 | 4 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.48 | 6 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.43 | $0.46 | $0.48 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for ARCC?
The consensus among 8 analysts covering Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is Buy with an average price target of $21.67.
What is the highest price target for ARCC?
The highest price target for ARCC is $24.00, set by John Hecht at Jefferies on 2021-10-26.
What is the lowest price target for ARCC?
The lowest price target for ARCC is $20.00, set by Mark Devries at Barclays on 2021-07-29.
How many analysts cover ARCC?
8 analysts have issued ratings for Ares Capital Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is ARCC a buy or sell right now?
Based on 8 analyst ratings, ARCC has a consensus rating of Buy (2.12/5) with a +13.5% upside to the consensus target of $21.67.
What are the earnings estimates for ARCC?
Analysts estimate ARCC will report EPS of $1.94 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $3.16B.
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