Ares Capital Corporation Stock News

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Ares Capital missed EPS expectations for Q1, but results were nonetheless very robust; ARCC grew its portfolio, and maintained high balance sheet quality, with a low non-accrual percentage. I rated Ares Capital a hold previously, due to its high-yield and high valuation multiplier. Ares Capital's diversified portfolio and first lien strategy, combined with 326% Y/Y growth in net commitments, hi...

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Despite my usual inclination to invest in dividend-paying stocks, current market valuations and economic risks lead me to prefer raising cash over investing. The 10-year Treasury yield reflects a tug-of-war between inflation and economic weakness, influenced by tariffs and trade uncertainties. The recent U.S.-U.K. trade deal is a positive development, but it doesn't fully offset the higher tari...

The economic outlook is uncertain, with risks from tariffs and potential stagflation impacting high-risk, high-return assets like Ares Capital. ARCC offers a 9% yield but faces limited growth prospects, declining earnings, and higher risk, yet trades at a premium to NAV. Options strategies like buy-writes and selling puts can provide better returns with reduced downside risk, outperforming the ...

Ares Capital delivered a solid 2.1% total NAV return in Q1, trading at a 9.4% dividend yield and a 3% premium to book. Core net investment income dropped to $0.50, with GAAP NII steady at $0.54; dividend coverage fell to 104%, but the dividend remains stable. Portfolio quality remains stable with non-accruals at 0.9% and a diversified portfolio; leverage is low but may rise as lending opportuni...