Top-Rated Dividend Stocks NYSE:ACRE Ares Commercial Real Estate - ACRE Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ares Commercial Real Estate Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $12.47 +0.19 (+1.55%) (As of 02/1/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.18▼$12.6450-Day Range$10.10▼$12.5152-Week Range$9.90▼$16.48Volume634,145 shsAverage Volume556,831 shsMarket Capitalization$678.87 millionP/E Ratio13.70Dividend Yield10.75%Price Target$13.25 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ares Commercial Real Estate MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.3% Upside$13.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.64% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-2.55Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.99Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$198,850 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth9.29%From $1.40 to $1.53 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.52 out of 5 starsFinance Sector276th out of 895 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry55th out of 189 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAres Commercial Real Estate has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.25, Ares Commercial Real Estate has a forecasted upside of 6.3% from its current price of $12.47.Amount of Analyst CoverageAres Commercial Real Estate has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.64% of the outstanding shares of Ares Commercial Real Estate have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAres Commercial Real Estate has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ares Commercial Real Estate has recently decreased by 25.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAres Commercial Real Estate is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 11.08%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAres Commercial Real Estate does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ares Commercial Real Estate is 145.05%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Ares Commercial Real Estate will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.27% in the coming year. This indicates that Ares Commercial Real Estate may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next 2.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAres Commercial Real Estate has received a 15.62% net impact score from Upright. Ares Commercial Real Estate seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Real estate funds investing in office buildings", "Real estate funds investing in industrial, logistics and warehousing buildings", and "Real estate funds investing in rental apartments" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ares Commercial Real Estate is -2.55. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAres Commercial Real Estate has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Ares Commercial Real Estate this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest21 people have searched for ACRE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 110% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows16 people have added Ares Commercial Real Estate to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 433% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ares Commercial Real Estate insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $198,850.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.95% of the stock of Ares Commercial Real Estate is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions46.63% of the stock of Ares Commercial Real Estate is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ares Commercial Real Estate are expected to grow by 9.29% in the coming year, from $1.40 to $1.53 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ares Commercial Real Estate is 13.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ares Commercial Real Estate is 13.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 185.30.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAres Commercial Real Estate has a P/B Ratio of 0.86. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) StockAres Commercial Real Estate Corp. engages in originating and investing in commercial real estate loans and related investments. Its target investments include senior mortgage loans, subordinated debt, preferred equity, mezzanine loans, and other CRE investments, as well as commercial mortgage backed securities. The company was founded in September 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.Read More Receive ACRE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ACRE Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAres Commercial Real Estate Co. (NYSE:ACRE) Short Interest Down 25.3% in JanuaryJanuary 18, 2023 | benzinga.comAres Commercial Real Stock (NYSE:ACRE), DividendsFebruary 2, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)The Biggest "Missing Ingredient" in the $7 Trillion EV MarketChina has owned the graphite market for decades. But the U.S. just added graphite to a list of super-critical minerals... "essential for America's National Defense." Perfect timing for a "made in America" graphite company looking to mine, manufacture, and recycle graphite for the booming electric car market.January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAres Commercial Real Estate Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2022January 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial: I Am Getting A 12.5% Yield On My Last PurchaseDecember 31, 2022 | msn.comSee the 4 priciest homes that sold around Charlotte in 2022 and others still up for saleDecember 23, 2022 | msn.comThe party is over in commercial real estate. Here’s what to expect in 2023.November 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe past year for Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) investors has not been profitableFebruary 2, 2023 | Investing Trends (Ad)The Biggest "Missing Ingredient" in the $7 Trillion EV MarketChina has owned the graphite market for decades. But the U.S. just added graphite to a list of super-critical minerals... 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Perfect timing for a "made in America" graphite company looking to mine, manufacture, and recycle graphite for the booming electric car market.November 9, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial Stock: 11% Dividend Yield And 16% Discount To Book ValueNovember 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 25, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comWhere Ares Commercial Real Stands With AnalystsOctober 19, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAres Commercial Real Estate Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2022October 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Stock?October 17, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial: Pick Up This 12% Yield Before The Market Wakes UpOctober 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial: I Am Buying This Fat 13.1% YieldSeptember 26, 2022 | nasdaq.comOptimism around Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) delivering new earnings growth may be shrinking as stock declines 7.6% this past weekSeptember 16, 2022 | nasdaq.comUpcoming Dividend Run For ACRE?September 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.comKREF Provides Shelter From The Rising Rate StormAugust 25, 2022 | fool.comAres Commercial Real Estate (NYSE: ACRE)August 24, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial: 9.8% Yield, Robust Portfolio Growth, 0.93x Book ValueJuly 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAres Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesJuly 28, 2022 | nasdaq.comA Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (NYSE:ACRE) insider increased their holdings by 97% last yearJuly 15, 2022 | morningstar.comAres Commercial Real Estate Corp - Stock Dividends ACREJuly 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAres Commercial Real Estate Corporation Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2022May 18, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial Real Estate plunges on pricing $104.7M stock offeringMay 17, 2022 | seekingalpha.comAres Commercial: 8.6% Dividend Yield That Can Rise With RatesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive ACRE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ACRE Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2022Ex-Dividend for 1/18 Dividend12/29/2022Dividend Payable1/18/2023Today2/02/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)2/15/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryMortgage REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:ACRE CUSIP04013V10 CIK1529377 Webwww.arescre.com Phone(212) 710-2100Fax212-750-1777Employees2,100Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$13.25 High Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$12.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+6.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.91 Trailing P/E Ratio13.70 Forward P/E Ratio8.91 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$60.46 million Net Margins41.32% Pretax Margin41.64% Return on Equity10.07% Return on Assets2.78% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.37 Current Ratio0.74 Quick Ratio0.74 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$102.07 million Price / Sales6.65 Cash Flow$1.43 per share Price / Cash Flow8.70 Book Value$14.44 per share Price / Book0.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares54,440,000Free Float53,381,000Market Cap$678.87 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 Social Links Key ExecutivesBryan DonohoeChief Executive OfficerDavid A. RothPresidentTae-Sik YoonChief Financial Officer & TreasurerAnton FeingoldSecretary, Vice President & General CounselDags ChenVice PresidentKey CompetitorsDynex CapitalNYSE:DXARMOUR Residential REITNYSE:ARRInvesco Mortgage CapitalNYSE:IVRRedwood TrustNYSE:RWTNew York Mortgage TrustNASDAQ:NYMTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsZurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Bought 2,027 shares on 2/1/2023Ownership: 0.016%Triumph Capital ManagementBought 33,139 shares on 1/31/2023Ownership: 0.061%New York State Common Retirement FundBought 4,145 shares on 1/30/2023Ownership: 0.066%Strs OhioSold 900 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.020%Merrion Investment Management Co LLCSold 1,600 shares on 1/24/2023Ownership: 0.466%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ACRE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ares Commercial Real Estate stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ares Commercial Real Estate in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ACRE shares. View ACRE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock price forecast for 2023? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock. Their ACRE share price forecasts range from $12.00 to $14.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $13.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ACRE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ACRE shares performed in 2023? Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock was trading at $10.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACRE stock has increased by 21.2% and is now trading at $12.47. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Ares Commercial Real Estate? Ares Commercial Real Estate saw a decrease in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,980,000 shares, a decrease of 25.3% from the December 31st total of 2,650,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 648,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.1 days. View Ares Commercial Real Estate's Short Interest. When is Ares Commercial Real Estate's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 15th 2023. View our ACRE earnings forecast. How can I listen to Ares Commercial Real Estate's earnings call? Ares Commercial Real Estate will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 15th at 12:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-813-9403 with passcode "934675". How were Ares Commercial Real Estate's earnings last quarter? Ares Commercial Real Estate Co. (NYSE:ACRE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.34 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.02. Ares Commercial Real Estate had a net margin of 41.32% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.07%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.38 earnings per share. How often does Ares Commercial Real Estate pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ares Commercial Real Estate? Ares Commercial Real Estate announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, December 30th will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share on Wednesday, January 18th. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 11.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 29th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.33. Read our dividend analysis for ACRE. Is Ares Commercial Real Estate a good dividend stock? Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 11.08%. ACRE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 145.05%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, ACRE will have a dividend payout ratio of 86.27% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ACRE. What other stocks do shareholders of Ares Commercial Real Estate own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ares Commercial Real Estate investors own include Twitter (TWTR), Energy Transfer (ET), AGNC Investment (AGNC), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), New Residential Investment (NRZ), New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT), AT&T (T), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL) and Ladder Capital (LADR). What is Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock symbol? Ares Commercial Real Estate trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ACRE." Who are Ares Commercial Real Estate's major shareholders? Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Merrion Investment Management Co LLC (0.47%), Claybrook Capital LLC (0.13%), New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.07%), Triumph Capital Management (0.06%), Mcdonald Partners LLC (0.06%) and Private Advisor Group LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Anton Feingold, Bryan Patrick Donohoe, James Alan Henderson, Michael J Arougheti and William Stephen Benjamin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ares Commercial Real Estate? Shares of ACRE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Ares Commercial Real Estate's stock price today? One share of ACRE stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.47. How much money does Ares Commercial Real Estate make? Ares Commercial Real Estate (NYSE:ACRE) has a market capitalization of $678.87 million and generates $102.07 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $60.46 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.91 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Ares Commercial Real Estate have? The company employs 2,100 workers across the globe. How can I contact Ares Commercial Real Estate? Ares Commercial Real Estate's mailing address is 245 PARK AVENUE 42ND FLOOR, NEW YORK NY, 10167. The official website for the company is www.arescre.com. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at (212) 710-2100, via email at iracre@aresmgmt.com, or via fax at 212-750-1777. This page (NYSE:ACRE) was last updated on 2/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. 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