Forecast & Rating14 analysts currently cover Ares Capital, with about 78.6% giving a positive rating — meaning they expect the stock to rise. The average price target is $20.73, about 8.7% upside from the current price of $19.07. Price targets span a fair range, indicating some disagreement among institutions. Historically, about 32.4% of past price targets were eventually met, which adds credibility. For you, this means most professionals who study Ares Capital closely still see room for the stock to rise. Data as of Jul 28, 2026; for reference only and not investment advice.
Jul 28, 2026
Price forecast
$20.738.85%
Forecast & RatingBuy
14analysts
Strong buy50.00%
Buy28.57%
Hold21.43%
Sell0.00%
Strong sell0.00%
Strong buy
7
Buy
4
Hold
3
Sell
0
Strong sell
0
Target price forecast
Forecast baselineJul 26, 2026
Forecast met23.4%
Stock price$19.05
Average forecast price$20.6
Highest forecast price$23
Lowest forecast price$19
Average forecast price
$20.6
Highest forecast price
$23
Lowest forecast price
$19
Analyst ratings
Strong buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong sell
Source: S&P Global
This information is for reference only and is not investment advice.