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Quarterly ResultMay 8, 2026, 05:07 PM

Ares Management Q1 Net Income +437% to $117.3M; EPS $0.46

AI Summary

Ares Management Corporation reported a significant increase in its first quarter 2026 financial results, with net income attributable to common stockholders surging by 437% to $117.3 million, and basic EPS rising to $0.46 from $0.00 in the prior year. Total revenues grew by 28.3% to $1.40 billion, primarily driven by a 21.1% increase in management fees and a substantial 405.3% rise in incentive fees. Despite strong revenue growth, net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 79.6% to $406.5 million.

Key Highlights

  • Net income attributable to common stockholders increased 437% to $117.3 million.
  • Basic earnings per share rose to $0.46 from $0.00 year-over-year.
  • Total revenues grew 28.3% to $1.40 billion.
  • Management fees increased 21.1% to $989.5 million.
  • Incentive fees surged 405.3% to $161.9 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities decreased 79.6% to $406.5 million.
  • Debt obligations increased 11.3% to $4.39 billion as of March 31, 2026.
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