Ares Management (ARES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$159.68 +0.70 (+0.44%)

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Ares Management - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
12

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ares Management in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for ARES.

Consensus Price Target

$174.50
9.28% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ares Management, the average price target is $174.50. The highest price target for ARES is $202.00, while the lowest price target for ARES is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.28% from the current price of $159.68.

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ARES Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/22/24 to 5/22/25	1 Month Ago 4/22/24 to 4/22/25	3 Months Ago 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Year Ago 5/23/23 to 5/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$174.50	$165.00	$176.17	$130.15
Forecasted Upside	9.28% Upside	16.54% Upside	1.25% Upside	-10.08% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

ARES Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ARES Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ares Management Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ares Management	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	9.68% Upside	29.99% Upside	15.78% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ARES News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/15/2025	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
5/8/2025	JMP Securities 2 of 5 stars	David Scharf Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $185.00	+10.17%
5/6/2025	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars	Steven Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$193.00	+19.00%
5/6/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Benjamin Budish Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$142.00 ➝ $182.00	+13.13%
5/6/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$156.00 ➝ $182.00	+13.13%
4/14/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cyprys Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$197.00 ➝ $152.00	+10.82%
4/9/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Bill Katz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$216.00 ➝ $161.00	+28.38%
4/8/2025	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Mckenna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$165.00	+32.53%
4/4/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Siegenthaler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$221.00 ➝ $201.00	+65.71%
4/3/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Blostein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$188.00 ➝ $166.00	+22.36%
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12/20/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Voigt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$166.00 ➝ $202.00	+18.07%
11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$146.00 ➝ $150.00	-14.10%
11/5/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$176.00 ➝ $174.00	+6.21%
11/4/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $185.00	+15.36%
10/22/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$158.00 ➝ $195.00	+16.82%
8/27/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Watts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$140.00	-4.72%
5/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$131.00 ➝ $127.00	-10.91%
8/2/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$95.00 ➝ $96.00	-4.43%

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Should I Buy Ares Management Stock? ARES Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, May 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ares Management pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ares Management
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ares Management Co.:

The company reported earnings per share of $1.09 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and effective management.
Ares Management Co. has a solid net margin of 11.35%, suggesting efficient operations and profitability, which can be attractive to investors looking for stable returns.
The current stock price is around $174.50, reflecting a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive market sentiment.
The company has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of 2.59%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts predict a strong earnings per share of 5.28 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential for growth and increased shareholder value.

Ares Management
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ares Management Co. for these reasons:

The dividend payout ratio is currently at 263.53%, which is significantly high and may raise concerns about the sustainability of future dividends.
Insider selling has occurred, with a total of 250,180 shares sold recently, which could indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
Several analysts have recently lowered their price targets for Ares Management Co., which may suggest a more cautious outlook on the stock's future performance.
While the company has a strong return on equity of 16.64%, it may not be sufficient to offset the risks associated with high insider selling and dividend payout ratios.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the performance of alternative asset managers like Ares Management Co., making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

ARES Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ares Management is $174.50, with a high forecast of $202.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.
: 16 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ares Management in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ARES shares.
: According to analysts, Ares Management's stock has a predicted upside of 9.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ares Management's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Ares Management has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citizens Jmp, JMP Securities, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ares Management more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Ares Management is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how ARES compares to other companies.

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Ares Management (ARES) Stock Forecast & Price Target