NYSE:AACT Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $11.42 +0.01 (+0.04%) Closing price 03:58 PM EasternExtended Trading$11.42 +0.01 (+0.04%) As of 05:14 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsFinancialsHeadlinesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Ares Acquisition Corporation II Stock (NYSE:AACT) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get AACT alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$11.41▼$11.4350-Day Range$11.30▼$11.4552-Week Range$10.76▼$11.62Volume694,187 shsAverage Volume555,277 shsMarket Capitalization$706.13 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Ares Acquisition Corporation II is a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager. Incorporated in Delaware in 2021 and trading on the NYSE under the ticker AACT, the company was formed to raise capital through an initial public offering and to pursue one or more business combinations. As a blank-check vehicle, its principal activity is identifying and acquiring one or more target companies that fit its strategic focus. The firm intends to leverage the deep credit and private equity expertise of its sponsor to source opportunities primarily across North America, with the flexibility to consider transactions in Europe and select other regions. Although it has not yet announced a definitive merger partner, Ares Acquisition II is positioned to pursue targets in sectors aligned with Ares Management’s core competencies, including credit strategies, specialty finance, and asset management businesses. Leadership at Ares Acquisition II comprises senior professionals drawn from Ares Management’s investment and operations teams. These executives bring experience in structuring and executing complex transactions, as well as ongoing oversight and governance. Until a business combination is completed, the company’s activities are limited to evaluating potential targets, conducting due diligence, and maintaining regulatory compliance under SEC and NYSE rules.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Receive AACT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ares Acquisition Corporation II and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. AACT Stock News HeadlinesAres Acquisition Corporation II and Kodiak Robotics, Inc. Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and September 23, 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business CombinationSeptember 2 at 6:30 AM | businesswire.comKodiak Appoints Surajit Datta as Chief Financial OfficerAugust 25, 2025 | prnewswire.comBREAKING: The House just passed 3 pro-crypto bills!THREE pro-crypto bills just passed the House! Now, experts believe altcoin season is officially here. September 3 at 2:00 AM | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Ares Acquisition Corp. II Cl A AACT (U.S.: NYSE) - The Wall Street JournalAugust 9, 2025 | wsj.comFormer Cruise President and CTO Mohamed Elshenawy Joins Kodiak Robotics Board of DirectorsJuly 23, 2025 | prnewswire.comAres Acquisition Corporation II: Kodiak Might Be A WinnerJuly 14, 2025 | seekingalpha.comAres Acquisition Corp II enters $2 million working capital loan agreement - Investing.comJune 26, 2025 | investing.comAres Acquisition Corp. II AACT.UT (U.S.: NYSE) - The Wall Street JournalJune 25, 2025 | wsj.comSee More Headlines AACT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AACT shares performed this year? Ares Acquisition Corporation II's stock was trading at $10.98 at the start of the year. Since then, AACT shares have increased by 4.0% and is now trading at $11.4150. Who are Ares Acquisition Corporation II's major shareholders? Ares Acquisition Corporation II's top institutional shareholders include Berkley W R Corp (5.68%), Wolverine Asset Management LLC (3.27%), Soros Fund Management LLC (1.45%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. (0.53%). How do I buy shares of Ares Acquisition Corporation II? Shares of AACT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Ares Acquisition Corporation II own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ares Acquisition Corporation II investors own include Andretti Acquisition Corp. II (POLEU), Arogo Capital Acquisition (AOGO), Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition (ANSC), Alpha Star Acquisition (ALSA), Alchemy Investments Acquisition Corp 1 (ALCY), AI Transportation Acquisition (AITR) and Aimfinity Investment Corp. I (AIMAU). Company Calendar Today9/03/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/10/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinancial Services Industry UNCLASSIFIED Sub-IndustryTrading Current SymbolNYSE:AACT CIK1853138 Webwww.aresacquisitioncorporationii.com Phone212-750-7300FaxN/AEmployeesN/AYear FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$25.99 million Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity-70.69% Return on Assets2.95% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.23 Quick Ratio0.23 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$0.42 per share Price / Cash Flow27.44 Book Value($0.39) per share Price / Book-29.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares61,860,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$706.13 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta-0.01 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketLooking to profit from the electric vehicle mega-trend? 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