Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 31 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 24 Buy, 7 Hold.
The consensus price target is $21.88 (low: $21.00, high: $23.00), representing an upside of 17.4% from the current price $18.63.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $2.35 and revenue of $3.02B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $2.25 vs est $2.35 (missed -4.3%). 2025: actual $1.86 vs est $2.00 (missed -6.8%). Analyst accuracy: 94%.
ARCC Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$21.88
▲ +17.44% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 31 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Ares Capital Corporation, the average price target is $21.88, with a high forecast of $23.00, and a low forecast of $21.00.
The average price target represents a +17.44% change from the last price of $18.63.
Highest Price Target
$23.00
Average Price Target
$21.88
Lowest Price Target
$21.00
ARCC Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 31 analysts giving stock ratings to Ares Capital Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — ARCC
94%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $2.25
vs Est $2.35
▼ 4.5% off
2025
Actual $1.86
vs Est $2.00
▼ 7.3% off
Profitability Outlook
Company is profitable with solid earnings. EPS trend is declining. Analysts forecast meaningful EPS growth ahead.
Revenue Estimates — ARCC
60%
Analyst Accuracy
Fair
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $1.708B
vs Est $3.018B
▼ 76.7% off
2025
Actual $3.145B
vs Est $3.054B
▲ 2.9% off
Revenue Trend
Strong revenue growth over the period shown. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
