| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.4K | 28.3% |
| Total Income | 1.4K | 28.3% |
| Expenditure | 1.2K | 16.6% |
| PBT | 312.92 | 121.9% |
| Net Profit | 142.59 | 202.3% |
| OPM | — | |
| NPM | 10.21% | 5.88pp |
| EPS | — |
Ares Management Corporation Reports Q1 2026 Results
03 May 2026 · 3 May, 5:13 pm
Summary
Ares Management Corporation reported strong first quarter results, with GAAP net income of $142.6 million and after-tax realized income of $452.4 million. The company experienced significant growth in fundraising, with a record $30 billion raised, representing a 45% year-over-year increase. AUM and fee-paying AUM also saw substantial growth, increasing by 18% and 19%, respectively. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share, reflecting its strong financial position.
Key Highlights
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Ares Management Corporation reported GAAP net income attributable of $142.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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After-tax realized income was $452.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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Fee related earnings were $464.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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The company achieved record first quarter fundraising of $30 billion, up more than 45% year over year.
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Assets under management and fee-paying AUM grew by 18% and 19% year over year, respectively.
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Management fees increased by 25%, contributing to improved operating margins.
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Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of its Class A and non-voting common stock.
Management Comments
Michael Arougheti
We reported strong first quarter results highlighted by continued growth across our key financial metrics, including record first quarter fundraising of $30 billion, up more than 45% year over year. We are on track for another record year of fundraising as we continue to see broad-based investor demand across our platform. We also continue to see strong fundamental performance across our investment portfolios despite the volatile market environment.
Jarrod Phillips
Strong inflows and deployment contributed to AUM and fee-paying AUM year over year growth of 18% and 19%, respectively, which contributed to 25% growth in management fees and improving operating margins. Supported by our expanding global platform, a record investment pipeline and nearly $160 billion of available capital, we are well positioned to invest our capital opportunistically and meet our financial objectives for the year.
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