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ARES Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

ARES has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 5.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.15%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.32
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 23.48%
Dividend Rating 85.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.20%
Payout Ratio 92.6%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 94.47%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -2.5%
Total Return 5y: 319.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 746 M 36.8% 53.3%
OXSQ 159 M 30.7% 35.0%
OCCI 135 M 31.5% 32.2%
MSIF 645 M 15.9% 61.9%
OXLC 1,389 M 27.7% 36.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
MSIF 645 M 261% 100%
FSCO 1,218 M 179% 87.5%
OWL 23,495 M 73.6% 100%
VCTR 4,290 M 61.3% 100%
ECAT 1,548 M 54.4% 100%

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NXG
NXG NextGen
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BCSF
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GLAD
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MAIN
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 8.38% Yield

ARES Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2025-12-31 Quarterly 1.12 32.7% 0.65%
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-01 Quarterly 0.8438 -24.7% 0.48%
2025-09-16 2025-09-16 2025-09-30 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.63%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.67%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 1.12 20.4% 0.78%
2024-12-17 2024-12-17 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.51%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.63%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.93 0% 0.71%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.93 20.8% 0.69%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.67%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.73%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.77 0% 0.83%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.77 26.2% 1.04%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.87%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 0.8%
2022-06-15 2022-06-16 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.61 0% 1.03%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.61 29.8% 0.85%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.6%
2021-09-15 2021-09-16 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.6%
2021-06-15 2021-06-16 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.47 0% 0.81%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.47 17.5% 0.86%
2020-12-16 2020-12-17 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 25% N/A
2019-12-16 2019-12-17 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% N/A
2018-12-14 2018-12-17 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.28 201.1% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.093 -76.8% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.4 -2.4% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.41 32.3% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.31 138.5% N/A
2017-05-25 2017-05-30 2017-06-05 Quarterly 0.13 -53.6% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.28 40% N/A
2016-11-17 2016-11-21 2016-12-05 Quarterly 0.2 -28.6% N/A
2016-08-19 2016-08-23 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.28 86.7% N/A
2016-05-20 2016-05-24 2016-06-07 Quarterly 0.15 -25% N/A
2016-03-10 2016-03-14 2016-03-28 Quarterly 0.2 53.8% N/A
2015-11-20 2015-11-24 2015-12-08 Quarterly 0.13 -50% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.26 4% N/A
2015-05-20 2015-05-22 2015-06-02 Quarterly 0.25 4.2% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-24 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-11-20 2014-11-24 2014-12-04 Quarterly 0.24 33.3% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-08-29 Other 0.18 0% N/A

ARES Dividend FAQ

Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES) is a diversified alternative-asset manager operating across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its business is split into three primary segments: Direct Lending, Private Equity, and Real Estate.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARES?

As of December 2025, ARES`s dividend yield is 3.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.32 USD by the current share price of 169.05.

Does ARES pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, ARES paid a dividend of 5.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 1.12 USD.

How often does ARES pay dividends?

ARES pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ARES has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

ARES dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ARES for the next 4 payments are between 1.076 (-3.9%) and 1.179 (+5.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ARES pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.12 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ares Management (ARES) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ARES?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ares Management (ARES) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ARES?

ARES's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 23.5% per year.
Strong growth: ARES's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ARES?

ARES's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.2%. If you bought ARES's shares at 40.33 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ARES?

ARES Payout Consistency is 98.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ares Management has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ARES have a good Dividend Yield?

ARES`s 3.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ARES?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARES is 92.6%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of ARES?

ARES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 85.88%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ARES Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ARES`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Ares Management`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.64% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Ares Management ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 87,133,500
2013 75,459,800 -13.4%
2014 80,358,000 +6.49%
2015 80,679,600 +0.4%
2016 83,777,500 +3.84%
2017 86,548,200 +3.31%
2018 101,526,400 +17.31%
2019 119,877,400 +18.08%
2020 149,508,500 +24.72%
2021 188,932,900 +26.37%
2022 189,829,600 +0.47%
2023 189,762,700 -0.04%
2024 215,080,000 +13.34%
2025 219,881,700 +2.23%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-27 02:39