ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC) Stock
ARCC has an Alpha Score of 57 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 4, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 8 members of Congress disclosed 22 trades in ARCC since 2014: 14 purchases and 8 sales, most recently Pete Sessions (sale, Jul 24, 2026). 3 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported ARCC in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $13.57M. Company insiders reported 1 open-market buy and 0 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 4, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 13.9 and its net margin 30.9% (key statistics as of Oct 28, 2026).
What is ARCC's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 57 reflects moderate overall profile with moderate momentum, strong value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 4, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC)?
Most recent: Pete Sessions (sale, Jul 24, 2026); records start May 7, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2026-07-24 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2023-11-01 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2023-10-06 | purchase | $569 |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2023-08-15 | purchase | $156 |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2023-07-14 | purchase | $241 |
| Zoe Lofgren D-CA · House | 2023-05-25 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Zoe Lofgren D-CA · House | 2021-09-02 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Pete Sessions R-TX · House | 2021-04-20 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 3, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all ARCC political trades →Which hedge funds own ARCC?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 732K | $13.57M | -63% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 142K | $2.63M | -69% |
| Marshall Wace | 96K | $1.77M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are ARES CAPITAL CORP insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 26 | Henson Mary Beth | Director | BUY | 2.5K | $46K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 4, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are ARCC's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 28, 2026
How does ARCC's valuation compare with the Financials sector?
| Metric | ARCC | Financials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 13.9 | 12.9 | 215 |
| Net margin | 30.91% | 20.11% | 200 |
| Return on equity | 6.78% | 12.39% | 225 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 9.65% | 3.30% | 169 |
Medians over the Financials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 5, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does ARES CAPITAL CORP do?
Ares Capital Corporation is a leading business development company (BDC) that provides financing solutions to middle-market companies across various industries. It specializes in growth capital, acquisitions, recapitalizations, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions, along with general refinancing needs. The company focuses on sectors including basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, health care products and services, and information technology services. Ares Capital Corporation invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans, including unitranche loans, second lien senior secured loans, subordinated loans, preferred equity, and common equity investments to generate current income and capital appreciation. Externally managed by a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation, it leverages a dynamic global platform with strong origination capabilities to deliver comprehensive solutions for underserved private middle-market firms. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York, New York, Ares Capital Corporation plays a key role in the specialty finance market by offering patient, long-term capital to support business growth and stability.