Ares Management's assets and earnings margin grow despite stock selloff, with strong fee-paying asset growth ahead.

Ares Management reported a 13% year-over-year increase in fee-paying assets under management, reaching $416.4 billion, alongside an expanded fee-related earnings margin of 42.5%. Despite this strong financial performance, the company's common and preferred shares have experienced an 18% decline this year. The Series B preferred stock offers a 7.92% yield and is seen as a high-income proxy ahead of its mandatory conversion next year. The stock trades at under 21 times annualized fee-related earnings, with expectations of continued double-digit growth as more assets begin generating fees.

As of Nov 05, 2026 22:43 WIB, Ares Management Corporation's Class A common stock trades at USD 131.68 on Pluang, down 3.78% for the day. The stock holds a market capitalization of $31.13 billion and offers a dividend yield of 3.95%. Despite the recent price drop, Pluang investors show strong interest with 100% buy order activity at this time.