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Ares Capital Corporation
As of May 26, 2026 at 24:12 UTC
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About Ares Capital Corporation
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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5 articlesAres Capital's core earnings dipped to $0.47 per share in Q1 2026, falling below its $0.48 quarterly dividend, but the BDC remains confident in its dividend sustainability. When including net realized gains and carried-forward spillover income, earnings well exceed the payout. The company's portfolio quality remains healthy with low nonaccruing loans, and management expects improving market conditions ahead. The stock trades at a discount to net asset value, making it potentially attractive for income-focused investors.
Ares Capital offers an attractive 10% dividend yield, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 1.1%, but investors should understand the risks. As a business development company (BDC), Ares makes high-interest loans to smaller companies and passes income to shareholders. While the dividend is currently well-covered by investment income, the company's loan portfolio declined in value last quarter, and non-accrual loans increased. Dividend cuts are likely during economic downturns, making this investment suitable only for those comfortable with income volatility.
While Jeffrey Gundlach warns about risks in semi-liquid private credit funds that restrict redemptions during market stress, the article highlights that some business development companies (BDCs) like Ares Capital and Main Street Capital offer reliable high-yield dividends without liquidity concerns. These firms have proven track records of maintaining and growing payouts through market cycles.
AGNC Investment offers a higher 13% dividend yield as a mortgage REIT, but its dividend has declined over a decade, making it better suited for total return investors. Ares Capital, a business development company with a 10% yield, is recommended as the superior choice for income-focused investors due to its growth-oriented business model investing in small companies and better dividend recovery after economic downturns.
Ares Capital, a business development company offering a 10% dividend yield, has delivered 12% annualized total returns since its 2004 IPO, outperforming the S&P 500. The company maintains strong fundamentals with core earnings of $2.02 per share exceeding its $1.92 dividend payout, a growing $29.5 billion loan portfolio, and an excellent track record of dividend payments over 16+ consecutive years, positioning it well for continued wealth creation through dividend compounding.