Ares Management Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 31 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

GAAP net income was $150.6 million: Net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $150.6 million. Source
After-tax realized income was $467.6 million: After-tax realized income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $467.6 million. Source
Fee related earnings reached $491.1 million: Fee related earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 were $491.1 million. Source
Key metrics grew over 20%: Management said many key financial metrics grew more than 20% year over year. Source
Another record fundraising quarter: Management called the quarter another record for fundraising. Source
Investment pipeline picking up: Management said it is now seeing a meaningful pickup in the firmwide investment pipeline. Source
Record $170 billion of dry powder: Dry powder was a record $170 billion at quarter end. Source

“another record quarter of fundraising with more than $36 billion of inflows as our clients continue to reward us”
Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer of Ares

Earnings and fee results

GAAP net income was $150.6 million: Net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $150.6 million. Source
Per-share net income was $0.49: Net income per share of Class A and non-voting common stock was $0.49 on a basic and diluted basis. Source
After-tax realized income was $467.6 million: After-tax realized income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $467.6 million. Source
Realized income was $1.29 per share: After-tax realized income per share of Class A common stock was $1.29 for the quarter. Source
Fee related earnings reached $491.1 million: Fee related earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 were $491.1 million. Source

Growth and client fundraising

Key metrics grew over 20%: Management said many key financial metrics grew more than 20% year over year. Source
Another record fundraising quarter: Management called the quarter another record for fundraising. Source
Inflows exceeded $36 billion: Inflows were more than $36 billion, and management said clients continue to reward the firm. Source

“We have a record $170 billion of dry powder, which positions us well to execute on our largest ever forward investment pipeline and support continued earnings growth.”
Jarrod Phillips, Chief Financial Officer of Ares

Investment activity and pipeline

Platform stayed active while slower: Management said the diverse global origination platform remained active investing during a slower transaction environment. Source
Investment pipeline picking up: Management said it is now seeing a meaningful pickup in the firmwide investment pipeline. Source
Largest ever forward pipeline planned: Management said the firm plans to execute on its largest ever forward investment pipeline. Source

Dry powder and assets under management

Record $170 billion of dry powder: Dry powder was a record $170 billion at quarter end. Source
Assets under management above $671 billion: The global platform had over $671 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2026. Source
Four asset classes covered: Primary and secondary solutions span credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure. Source
Operations across five regions: The platform has operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Source

“we are now seeing a meaningful pickup in our firmwide investment pipeline”
Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer of Ares

Capital returns and dividends

Common dividend of $1.35: Quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share declared on Class A and non-voting common stock. Source
Preferred dividend of $0.84375: Quarterly dividend of $0.84375 per share declared on the 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock. Source
Dividend reinvestment program launched: A Dividend Reinvestment Program covers Class A common stockholders, administered by Equiniti Trust Company. Source

Earnings materials and call

Full presentation released: A detailed Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation is posted in the Investor Resources section of the website. Source
Conference call set for July 31: Management planned a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2026, with a live webcast. Source
Replay available through August 31: An archived replay of the call and webcast will be available through August 31, 2026. Source

Leadership and financial goals

CEO comments on fundraising and pipeline: Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer, commented on record fundraising and the investment pipeline pickup. Source
CFO says goals on track: Jarrod Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, said the company remains on track for its financial goals for the year. Source
Dry powder tied to earnings growth: The CFO said the record dry powder positions the firm to support continued earnings growth. Source

Coming up, as management said on 31 July 2026

Common dividend payable September 30: The $1.35 common dividend is payable September 30, 2026 with a September 16, 2026 record date. Source
Preferred dividend payable October 1: The Series B preferred dividend is payable October 1, 2026 with a September 15, 2026 record date. Source
Dividend reinvestment effective September 30: The reinvestment program takes effect for the quarterly dividend paid September 30, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

Figure	Reported
Assets under management Source	over $671 billion as of June 30, 2026
Dry powder Source	$170 billion
Fundraising inflows Source	more than $36 billion

Risks management discussed

Demand: Management described a slower transaction environment this quarter, while noting a pickup in the firmwide investment pipeline. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

On track: Management said it remains on track to achieve its financial goals for the year. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.

As filed with the SEC

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ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

NEW YORK--Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) today reported its financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

GAAP net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation was $150.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. On a basic and diluted basis, net income attributable to Ares Management Corporation per share of Class A and non-voting common stock was $0.49 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

After-tax realized income was $467.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. After-tax realized income per share of Class A common stock was $1.29 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Fee related earnings were $491.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

“We generated strong second-quarter results, including another record quarter of fundraising with more than $36 billion of inflows as our clients continue to reward us due to our strong and consistent fund performance across our strategies,” said Michael Arougheti, Chief Executive Officer of Ares. “Our diverse global origination platform enabled us to remain active investing in attractive opportunities across the platform in a slower transaction environment and we are now seeing a meaningful pickup in our firmwide investment pipeline.”

“We continue to translate the scale and diversification of our platform into strong financial performance with many of our key financial metrics growing more than 20% year over year and we remain on track to achieve our financial goals for the year,” said Jarrod Phillips, Chief Financial Officer of Ares. “We have a record $170 billion of dry powder, which positions us well to execute on our largest ever forward investment pipeline and support continued earnings growth.”

Common Stock Dividend

Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of its Class A and non-voting common stock, payable on September 30, 2026 to its Class A and non-voting common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2026.

Preferred Stock Dividend

Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $0.84375 per share of its 6.75% Series B mandatory convertible preferred stock, payable on October 1, 2026 to its preferred stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2026.

Dividend Reinvestment Program

Ares has a Dividend Reinvestment Program for its Class A common stockholders that will be effective for the quarterly dividend on September 30, 2026. Equiniti Trust Company is engaged to administer the plan on behalf of Ares. Additional information can be located on the Investor Resources section of our website.

Additional Information

Ares issued a full detailed presentation of its second quarter 2026 results, which can be viewed at www.ares.com on the Investor Resources section of our home page under Events and Presentations. The presentation is titled “Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation.”

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Ares will host a conference call on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss second quarter results. All interested parties are invited to participate via telephone or the live webcast, which will be hosted on a webcast link located on the Home page of the Investor Resources section of our website at http://www.ares.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast. Domestic callers can access the conference call by dialing +1 (800) 267-6316. International callers can access the conference call by dialing +1 (203) 518-9783. All callers are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call so that name and company information can be collected and to reference the conference ID ARESQ226. For interested parties, an archived replay of the call will be available through August 31, 2026 to domestic callers by dialing +1 (800) 839-5676 and to international callers by dialing +1 (402) 220-2565. An archived replay will also be available through August 31, 2026 on a webcast link located on the Home page of the Investor Resources section of our website.

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders’ long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had over $671 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.ares.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of Ares or an investment fund managed by Ares or its affiliates.

Contacts
Greg Mason · gmason@ares.com · (800) 340-6597
Carl Drake · cdrake@ares.com · (800) 340-6597