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Ares Capital Corporation
About ARCC
Ares Capital Corporation is a specialty finance company focused on providing direct loans and other investments in private middle market companies in the United States. The Company invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position), and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, it also invests in subordinated debt, which in some cases includes an equity component, and preferred equity. It also may invest up to 30% of its portfolio in non-qualifying assets. Its investment activities are focused on industries, such as software and services, health care services, commercial and professional services, financial services, commercial and professional services, insurance services, energy, food and beverage and others. The Company is externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (investment adviser).
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Market Capitalisation
$13.43B
Price-earnings ratio
-
Dividend yield
10.27%
Volume
2.01M
High today
$18.85
Low today
$18.63
Open price
$18.69
52-week high
$23.42
52-week low
$17.40
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What is the ticker symbol of Ares Capital Corporation?
The ticker symbol for Ares Capital Corporation is ARCC.
How much is one share of ARCC?
One share of ARCC is valued at $18.75 as of 21 May 2026.
What is the market capitalisation of Ares Capital Corporation ARCC?
As of 21 May 2026 Ares Capital Corporation has a market cap of $13.43B.
Does ARCC pay dividends?
Yes, ARCC does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for ARCC?
The dividend yield for ARCC is 10.27% as of 21 May 2026.
What is the P/E ratio of ARCC?
The Price to Earnings ratio of ARCC is 11.49.
What is the Earnings Per Share of ARCC?
The Earnings Per Share of ARCC is $1.63.
What is the 52-week high for Ares Capital Corporation stock?
The Ares Capital Corporation 52-week high stock price is $23.42.
What is the 52-week low for Ares Capital Corporation stock?
The Ares Capital Corporation 52-week low stock price is $17.40.
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