Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.39 to $11.42
• 50-Day Range: $11.31 to $11.45
• 52-Week Range: $10.78 to $11.62
• Volume: 128,812 shs
• Average Volume: 463,364 shs
• Market Capitalization: $706.13 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

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 stock has 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 investors 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

• Today: 9/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: UNCLASSIFIED
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AACT
• CIK: 1853138
• Web: www.aresacquisitioncorporationii.com
• Phone: 212-750-7300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $25.99 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -70.69%
• Return on Assets: 2.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.23
• Quick Ratio: 0.23

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: $0.42 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.49
• Book Value: ($0.35) per share
• Price / Book: -32.61

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 61,860,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $706.13 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.01