Casey Alexander

Kenneth Lee

Melissa Wedel

Robert Dodd

Finian O'Shea

Paul Johnson

Sean-Paul Adams

Arren Cyganovich

Brian McKenna

Douglas Harter

John Hecht

Mark Hughes

Doug Harter

Derek Hewett

Ethan Kaye

- Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) reported **GAAP net income per share of $0.57** and **core earnings per share of $0.50** for the third quarter of 2025, marking the **20th consecutive quarter** where core earnings exceeded its regular quarterly dividend.  **[0001287750_2208630_5]** 
- The company's total portfolio at fair value grew to **$28.7 billion** by the end of Q3 2025, and credit quality remained strong with non-accruals at cost declining to **1.8%**.  **[0001287750_2208630_5]** **[0001287750_2208630_7]** 
- ARCC originated over **$3.9 billion in new investment commitments** in Q3 2025, a **50% increase** from the prior quarter, and issued **$650 million of unsecured notes** to enhance its strong **$6.2 billion** liquidity position.  **[0001287750_2208630_5]** **[0001287750_2208630_6]** 
- ARCC declared a **$0.48 per share dividend** for Q4 2025, supported by **$1.26 per share in spillover income** available for distribution in 2025.  **[0001287750_2208630_6]**

Ares Capital Corporation Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Results and Portfolio Growth

- Ares Capital Corporation reported **GAAP net income per share of $0.57** and **core earnings per share of $0.50** for the third quarter of 2025.  **[0001287750_2209037_5]** 
- The company generated **$247 million in net realized gains** on investments in Q3 2025, including a **$262 million gain** from the sale of Potomac Energy Center.  **[0001287750_2209037_2]** **[0001287750_2209037_5]** 
- New investment commitments in Q3 2025 totaled **over $3.9 billion**, marking a **50% increase** from the previous quarter, with **60%** of originations from new borrowers.  **[0001287750_2209037_7]** **[0001287750_2209037_11]** 
- The total portfolio at fair value grew to **$28.7 billion** by the end of Q3 2025, and management expects to maintain the current dividend level, supported by **$1.26 per share in spillover income**.  **[0001287750_2209037_4]** **[0001287750_2209037_5]**

Ares Capital Corporation Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results with Significant Realized Gains and Increased Origination Activity

- Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) reported **strong Q3 2025 results**, with **core earnings of $0.50 per share** and **GAAP earnings of $0.57 per share**, both exceeding its regular quarterly dividend.  **[0001287750_2208925_1]** **[0001287750_2208925_5]** 
- The company achieved **$247 million in net realized gains** on investments, contributing to its **ninth NAV increase in the past 10 quarters**, and saw **$1.3 billion in net deployment**.  **[0001287750_2208925_1]** **[0001287750_2208925_5]** 
- ARCC's total portfolio at fair value reached **$28.7 billion**, with non-accruals at cost decreasing to **1.8%**.  **[0001287750_2208925_5]** **[0001287750_2208925_8]** 
- The company's financial position remains robust, with **$6.2 billion in liquidity**, a debt-to-equity ratio of **1.02 times** net available cash, and **$1.26 per share in spillover income**.  **[0001287750_2208925_4]** **[0001287750_2208925_6]** 
- ARCC originated **over $3.9 billion in new investment commitments** in Q3 2025, a **50% increase** from the prior quarter, and declared a **Q4 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share**.  **[0001287750_2208925_6]** **[0001287750_2208925_7]** **[0001287750_2208925_8]**

Ares Capital Corporation Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results

- Ares Capital (ARCC) reported **Net Income per share of $0.57** and **Core EPS of $0.50** for Q3 2025.  **[0001287750_2207210:4]** 
- The company's **Net Asset Value per share was $20.01** as of September 30, 2025.  **[0001287750_2207210:4]** 
- Loans on non-accrual status at fair value represented **1.0%** of the total investment portfolio in Q3 2025.  **[0001287750_2207210:13]** 
- Total debt outstanding was **$15,615 million** as of September 30, 2025, with a weighted average stated interest rate of **5.110%**.  **[0001287750_2207210:17]** 
- A regular quarterly dividend of **$0.48 per share** was declared for Q3 2025 and Q4 2025.  **[0001287750_2207210:20]**

Ares Capital Reports Q3 2025 Results

- Ares Capital Corporation reported **Core EPS of $0.50** and **GAAP net income per share of $0.57** for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.  **[1287750_9dacb589a3af42a68cc3a8788ad86269_1]** 
- The Board of Directors declared a **fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share**, payable on December 30, 2025.  **[1287750_9dacb589a3af42a68cc3a8788ad86269_0]** 
- As of September 30, 2025, **net assets per share were $20.01** and the **debt/equity ratio was 1.09x**.  **[1287750_9dacb589a3af42a68cc3a8788ad86269_1]** 
- During the third quarter of 2025, the company made **new investment commitments of approximately $3.9 billion** and exited approximately **$2.6 billion of investment commitments**.  **[1287750_9dacb589a3af42a68cc3a8788ad86269_3]** 
- Ares Capital had **$1.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents** and **$5.2 billion available for additional borrowings** under its existing credit facilities as of September 30, 2025.  **[1287750_9dacb589a3af42a68cc3a8788ad86269_5]**

Ares Capital Corporation Announces Q3 2025 Financial Results and Q4 2025 Dividend

- Ares Capital Corporation declared a **fourth quarter 2025 dividend of $0.48 per share**, payable on December 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of December 15, 2025.  **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:0]** 
- For the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, the company reported **GAAP net income per share of $0.57** and **Core EPS of $0.50**.  **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:1]** 
- As of September 30, 2025, **net assets per share reached $20.01**, and **portfolio investments at fair value totaled $28.693 billion**.  **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:1]** 
- During the third quarter, Ares Capital enhanced its balance sheet by raising **over $1 billion of new debt capital**, including issuing **$650 million in unsecured notes** and increasing commitments under its Revolving Credit Facility and Revolving Funding Facility.  **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:1]** **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:4]** **[1287750_0001287750-25-000044_arccq3-2025exhibit991.htm:5]**

ARES CAPITAL (ARCC)