Ares Management (ARES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$180.86 +2.60 (+1.46%)

Closing price 08/22/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$181.05 +0.20 (+0.11%)

As of 08/22/2025 07:49 PM Eastern

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

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
13

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ARES.

Consensus Price Target

$180.06
-0.44% Downside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ares Management, the average price target is $180.06. The highest price target for ARES is $215.00, while the lowest price target for ARES is $140.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.44% from the current price of $180.86.

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ARES Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/23/24 to 8/23/25	1 Month Ago 7/24/24 to 7/24/25	3 Months Ago 5/25/24 to 5/25/25	1 Year Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	13 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$180.06	$177.50	$174.94	$138.82
Forecasted Upside	-0.44% Downside	-2.78% Downside	9.00% Upside	-5.57% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.72	2.53	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.44% Downside	18.06% Upside	9.66% 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
8/18/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Kenneth S. Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$195.00 ➝ $215.00	+14.21%
8/6/2025	JMP Securities 3 of 5 stars	Brian McKenna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$195.00 ➝ $205.00	+7.17%
8/4/2025	Cfra Research 0 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Moderate Buy
8/4/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kyle Voigt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$193.00 ➝ $203.00	+10.87%
7/28/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Wilma Burdis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
7/14/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform
7/11/2025	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	$189.00 ➝ $202.00	+13.30%
7/10/2025	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	$182.00 ➝ $200.00	+11.18%
5/15/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
5/6/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steven Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$193.00	+19.00%
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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%
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%
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%

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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 Wednesday, August 20, 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 firm recently reported a revenue of $1.35 billion, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and growth potential.
Ares Management Co. has a current stock price around $168, reflecting a robust market position and investor confidence.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $4.48 and a yield of 2.4%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
Analysts forecast earnings per share of 5.28 for the current fiscal year, suggesting strong profitability and potential for stock price appreciation.
With a return on equity of 15.81% and a net margin of 9.47%, Ares Management Co. demonstrates effective management and operational efficiency, which are attractive traits for investors.

Ares Management
Bear Case

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

The company's dividend payout ratio is exceptionally high at 258.96%, which may raise concerns about sustainability and the ability to maintain dividend payments in the future.
Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which could indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
Despite positive ratings from several analysts, one analyst has issued a sell rating, suggesting that not all market experts are optimistic about the stock's future performance.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Ares Management Co.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.
With only 0.52% of the stock owned by insiders, there may be limited alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a red flag for potential investors.

ARES Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ares Management is $180.06, with a high forecast of $215.00 and a low forecast of $140.00.
: 18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ares Management in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ARES shares.
: According to analysts, Ares Management's stock has a predicted downside of -0.44% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ares Management's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Ares Management has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Cfra Research, Citigroup, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ares Management more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Ares Management is 2.72 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