Ares Management Corporation filed an 8-K earnings press release on October 29, 2026, reporting financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2026, including GAAP net income of $85.3 million and after-tax realized income of $449.6 million.

Key Highlights

  • GAAP net income: $85.3 million attributable to Ares Management Corporation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
  • Per-share GAAP earnings: $0.21 per share of Class A and non-voting common stock on a basic and diluted basis.
  • After-tax realized income: $449.6 million, or $1.26 per share of Class A common stock, for the quarter.
  • Fee related earnings: $524.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.
  • Assets under management: Approximately $691 billion as of September 30, 2026, according to the filing.
  • Gross capital commitments: The company disclosed it raised more than $31 billion in gross capital commitments during the quarter.
  • Quarterly dividend: $1.35 per share of Class A and non-voting common stock, payable December 31, 2026, to stockholders of record as of December 17, 2026.

Ares Management Reports Q3 2026 Earnings and Declares Dividends

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 29, 2026. According to the filing, GAAP net income attributable to the company was $85.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, translating to $0.21 per share of Class A and non-voting common stock on both a basic and diluted basis. After-tax realized income reached $449.6 million, or $1.26 per share of Class A common stock, while fee related earnings came in at $524.2 million for the same period.

The filing noted that the company raised more than $31 billion in gross capital commitments during the quarter, with the company disclosing that "over half of inflows" came from outside its Credit Group. The company also reported investing $35 billion across its diversified strategies during the quarter. As of September 30, 2026, Ares reported approximately $691 billion in assets under management across operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of Class A and non-voting common stock, payable on December 31, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2026. A separate preferred stock dividend of $0.84375 per share of its 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock was declared, payable on January 1, 2027, to preferred stockholders of record as of December 15, 2026. The filing also noted that Ares has a Dividend Reinvestment Program for Class A common stockholders, administered by Equiniti Trust Company, effective for the December 31, 2026 dividend. The filing contains forward-looking statements, which the company noted are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, as described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What Was Disclosed

Ares Management Corporation disclosed its Q3 2026 financial results, including GAAP net income of $85.3 million, after-tax realized income of $449.6 million, fee related earnings of $524.2 million, approximately $691 billion in AUM, and quarterly dividends on both common and preferred stock.