Ares Capital Corporation

2 days ago · globenewswire.com

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidCap Financial Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MFIC) (the “Company”) announced today that, in light of entering into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) (“ARCC”), under which ARCC will acquire the Company (the “Transaction”), it will not hold the third quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast previously scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

3 days ago · seekingalpha.com

Ares Capital Corp is rated HOLD, reflecting a balance of mixed fundamentals and fair valuation near $18.61. NII and Core EPS fell to $0.46, failing to cover the $0.48 dividend, while NAV declined for a fourth consecutive quarter. ARCC trades at 0.96× book (below the historical mean) but at a 10.1× NII multiple, indicating premium pricing on earnings.

4 days ago · fool.com

Ares Capital's third-quarter core earnings declined and fell slightly short of its dividend. The company continues to maintain a relatively healthy loan portfolio, although non-accrual investments have increased.

4 days ago · 247wallst.com

Most of what a REIT or business development company pays you is taxed as ordinary income. In the top 37% federal bracket, that means the IRS takes more than a third of each payout.

4 days ago · zacks.com

ARCC eyes earnings growth through its $2.5B MidCap acquisition, improved lending conditions and a strong pipeline despite missing Q3 earnings and revenue estimates.

4 days ago · zacks.com

Ares Capital misses Q3 earnings estimates as investment income falls and portfolio commitments slow, while its $2.6B MidCap buyout promises earnings accretion.

5 days ago · fool.com

Ares Capital agreed to acquire MidCap Financial Investment Corporation. Year-to-date volume of transactions under review rose 25% year over year.

5 days ago · seekingalpha.com

Ares Capital trades near NAV while peers sit about 36% below, but the Q3 numbers suggest that trust may be misplaced. ARCC's NII is sliding, and PIK income is climbing, so the dividend is now on shakier ground than most bulls realize. More importantly, nearly a third of the loan book has been quietly reworked, and one vintage in particular looks like a ticking time bomb.

5 days ago · seekingalpha.com

Ares Capital trades slightly below NAV. ARCC currently offers an immediate 10% yield, presenting an attractive income opportunity for investors. The BDC reported slightly weak Q3 results, but the company already has a strong start to Q4 investment commitments while having strong liquidity to support portfolio growth.

5 days ago · seekingalpha.com

Ares Capital Corporation has pulled back since my previous analysis. Meanwhile, its Q3 earnings and NAV per share continued to decline, raising questions about dividend sustainability. ARCC also just announced a very large acquisition.