ARES Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.35 | $135.00 | Declared |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 30, 2026 | $1.35 | $135.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 31, 2027 | $1.35 | $135.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 16, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 30, 2027 | $1.35 | $135.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ARES's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $5.40 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ARES do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 223 | $30,804 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,112 | $154,022 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 2,223 | $308,044 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.90%. $10,000 in ARES would currently pay about $390 a year ($32 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ARES dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2026 | — | $1.35 | +20.5% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2025 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $1.12 | +20.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.93 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.93 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.93 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.93 | +20.8% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | $0.77 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2023 | — | $0.77 | +26.2% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2022 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2022 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.61 | +29.8% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2021 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2021 | — | $0.47 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.47 | +17.5% |
| Dec 16, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
ARES dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Raised 20.5% | $1.12 | $1.35 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ARES scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment specializes in early venture, turnaround, mid venture, late venture, recapitalization, growth capital, middle market, mezzanine, distressed and growth buyouts. The firm seeks to invest in healthcare, services, energy, industrials and consumer. The firm seeks to takes majority, minority and shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Aug 21, 2014. 50 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ARES dividend FAQ
When is ARES's next ex-dividend date?
ARES's next ex-dividend date is Sep 16, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.35 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does ARES pay dividends?
ARES pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.35 per share with an ex-date of Jun 16, 2026.
What is ARES's dividend yield?
ARES's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.56%, based on $4.94 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $138.62. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $5.40 per share, is 3.90%.
How much does ARES pay per share?
ARES pays about $1.35 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $5.40 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $540.00 a year.
Has ARES grown or cut its dividend?
ARES has raised its annual dividend for 7 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 23.2% a year (+20.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of ARES do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.90%, you would need about 223 shares of ARES (roughly $30,804 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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