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 3.21%
Payout Ratio 127.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 29.72%
Consistency Lifetime 98.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.65%
Payout FCF 36.5%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 82.14%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -29.7%
Total Return 5y: 209.9%

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 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

ARES Dividend History: Last 48 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

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 global alternative-asset manager operating across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its business is organized into three core segments: Direct Lending, which funds middle-market companies with loans ranging from $1 million to $400 million; Private Equity, which takes majority or shared-control stakes in under-capitalized firms; and Real Estate, which invests in new developments, asset repositionings, and provides financing to commercial-real-estate owners. The firm typically targets companies with EBITDA of $10 million–$250 million and debt investments of $10 million–$100 million. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Ares is overseen by Ares Management GP LLC as its general partner.

What is the Dividend Yield of ARES?

As of February 2026, ARES`s dividend yield is 3.21%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.32 USD by the current share price of 130.46.

Does ARES pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, 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 2026?

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 29.7% 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 12.7%. If you bought ARES's shares at 42.10 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ARES?

ARES Payout Consistency is 98.9%. 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 3.21% 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 127.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of ARES?

ARES`s Overall Dividend Rating is 82.14%. 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?

Ares Management's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 7.64% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has ARES ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:40