HBK Sorce Advisory LLC Makes New $896,000 Investment in Ares Capital Corporation $ARCC

HBK Sorce Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCC) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 45,551 shares of the investment management company’s stock, valued at approximately $896,000.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Aurora Private Wealth Inc. lifted its holdings in Ares Capital by 1.5% in the second quarter. Aurora Private Wealth Inc. now owns 28,983 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $636,000 after buying an additional 436 shares during the period. Community Trust & Investment Co. lifted its stake in shares of Ares Capital by 0.3% in the 2nd quarter. Community Trust & Investment Co. now owns 150,072 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $3,296,000 after purchasing an additional 454 shares during the period. Prostatis Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ares Capital by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Prostatis Group LLC now owns 21,768 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $482,000 after purchasing an additional 457 shares during the period. Fountainhead AM LLC boosted its position in shares of Ares Capital by 5.5% during the 2nd quarter. Fountainhead AM LLC now owns 9,728 shares of the investment management company’s stock valued at $214,000 after purchasing an additional 511 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fiduciary Alliance LLC grew its stake in Ares Capital by 3.1% during the second quarter. Fiduciary Alliance LLC now owns 17,236 shares of the investment management company’s stock worth $379,000 after purchasing an additional 516 shares during the period. 27.38% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Ares Capital

Here are the key news stories impacting Ares Capital this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish writeups highlight ARCC’s high yield (~9.6%) and management’s track record of preserving the dividend — these pieces argue the payout is sustainable and present ARCC as a yield bargain for income investors. Ares Capital Yields 9.63% And I Am Confident In Its Dividend Going Forward
• Positive Sentiment: Author reports buying more ARCC after upgrading the rating, citing portfolio diversification and portfolio fundamentals as reasons to add exposure. Ares Capital: I’ve Just Bought More (Rating Upgrade)
• Positive Sentiment: Another buy case frames ARCC as a “blue‑chip” BDC with low loss rates and management that can convert stressed credits into recoveries — reinforcing the income case. Buy The Blue Chip: Ares Capital Is A 9.6% Yielding Bargain
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparison pieces and relative analyses (e.g., vs. Blue Owl) discuss competitive positioning and portfolio mix; useful for benchmarking but not immediately price-moving. Ares Capital Vs. Blue Owl Capital: A Battle Of BDC Titans
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector analyses that include ARCC alongside peers (Bain Capital Specialty Finance, etc.) provide context on valuation and credit exposure but don’t present new catalysts. Analyzing Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) & Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF)
• Neutral Sentiment: An income‑blueprint piece that mentions ARCC places it among yield ideas for retirement portfolios — supportive for long‑term demand but not an immediate price catalyst. My 6.7% Yield Retirement Blueprint: 5 Stocks I’d Trust With My Future
• Negative Sentiment: Contrarian coverage warns ARCC faces near‑term challenges and recommends caution ahead of February (potential catalysts or announcements), which could pressure the stock if credit or distribution concerns resurface. Should You Buy Ares Capital (ARCC) Stock Before February?
• Negative Sentiment: Other pieces with cautious headlines (“The War Is Not Yet Lost”) flag ongoing restructuring/credit or performance risks — signals that upside may be capped until clearer credit trends emerge. Ares Capital: The War Is Not Yet Lost
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short‑interest data is unreliable/zeroed out in the feed — no clear signal for bearish pressure from short sellers based on the provided print. (Watch future verified short‑interest releases.)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on ARCC shares. Capital One Financial set a $22.50 price target on Ares Capital in a research note on Friday, October 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Ares Capital in a research note on Monday. Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Ares Capital in a research report on Thursday, October 30th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Ares Capital from $23.00 to $21.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Ares Capital from $23.00 to $22.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $22.25.

Ares Capital Stock Performance

ARCC opened at $20.05 on Thursday. Ares Capital Corporation has a 1-year low of $18.26 and a 1-year high of $23.84. The company has a market cap of $14.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.03 and a beta of 0.59. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $20.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $21.30. The company has a current ratio of 2.20, a quick ratio of 2.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09.

Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 28th. The investment management company reported $0.50 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50. The company had revenue of $1.59 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $766.48 million. Ares Capital had a net margin of 45.16% and a return on equity of 10.08%. The firm’s revenue was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.58 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Ares Capital Corporation will post 2.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ares Capital Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 9.6%. Ares Capital’s payout ratio is presently 96.00%.

Insider Transactions at Ares Capital

In related news, CEO Michael Kort Schnabel purchased 13,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 31st. The stock was acquired at an average price of $20.39 per share, for a total transaction of $265,070.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 28,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $570,920. This represents a 86.67% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

About Ares Capital

Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that specializes in providing debt and equity financing solutions to U.S. middle-market companies. As a BDC, Ares Capital offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of tailored credit investments, including senior secured loans, unitranche financing, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments. The firm’s flexible capital structures are designed to support companies seeking growth capital, refinancing or strategic acquisitions.

Through its credit platform, Ares Capital focuses on originations, underwriting and portfolio management across a range of industries, with a particular emphasis on sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrials and business services.