What one share of Ares Capital holds
Ares Capital Corporation, a Maryland corporation (together with its subsidiaries, where applicable, “Ares Capital” or the “Company,” which may also be referred to as “we,” “us” or “our”), is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company.
Ares Capital’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Profit | $1.34 |
|---|---|
| Dividends | $1.86 |
| Cash and investments | $0.53 |
| Debt | $21.97 |
| Book value | $19.35 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $1.14 | — | — | $1.60 | $16.96 |
| 2021 | — | $3.51 | — | — | $1.62 | $18.95 |
| 2022 | — | $1.19 | — | — | $1.87 | $18.41 |
| 2023 | — | $2.68 | — | — | $1.92 | $19.25 |
| 2024 | — | $2.44 | — | — | $1.92 | $19.87 |
| 2025 | — | $1.86 | — | — | $1.92 | $19.94 |
Common questions about Ares Capital
How much does one share of Ares Capital earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Ares Capital earned $1.34 of profit.
Does Ares Capital pay a dividend?
Yes. Ares Capital paid $1.86 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2020 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 138¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Ares Capital’s book value per share?
Ares Capital’s book value is $19.35 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Ares Capital have?
Each share of Ares Capital has $0.53 of cash and investments and $21.97 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How has Ares Capital’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.14 in 2020 to $1.86 in 2025, growing about 10.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Ares Capital bought back shares?
Ares Capital’s share count rose about 65% from 2020 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.