Ares Capital Corporation Stock News

This is my first BDC portfolio monthly performance review article. The good news is that the portfolio has done its job, outperforming the two BDC benchmarks - PBDC and BIZD. Yet, on an absolute basis, the portfolio is slightly down.

Ares Capital offers a generous 9% dividend yield and has become more attractive after a recent sell-off, presenting a solid total return outlook. As a leading BDC with a market cap of $15 billion, ARCC employs a mixed strategy, balancing low-risk senior secured debt with higher-risk investments. ARCC's portfolio includes 57% first lien senior secured debt, 11% second lien debt, and 10% preferre...

Ares Capital's diverse portfolio and strong dividend yield of 8.7% make it a stable and attractive investment for reliable supplemental income. Despite trading at a premium to NAV, ARCC's valuation is reasonable compared to peers, with low non-accrual rates and consistent capital allocation to new investment activity. ARCC's portfolio growth and strategic investments in senior secured debt prov...

The technicals are overall net bullish, especially for the near term as Ares Capital's stock has rebounded and the EMAs and indicators look promising. Most recent earnings are unconvincing, as EPS declines and weakening investment performance per share show a shaky business. Meanwhile, the P/B ratio has shown multiyear expansion and is at above average levels, signalling overvaluation relative ...

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February investments fell below $1,000, mainly in BDCs like Owl Rock Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $77. Dividend income hit a new February record of $505, up 5% Y/Y driven by organic dividend growth. Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.