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Jun 30, 2024

Ares Capital Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Ares Capital reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, marked by solid year-over-year growth in Core EPS and net asset value per share.

Key Takeaways

Ares Capital Corporation announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, reporting a GAAP net income of $322 million, or $0.52 per share, and Core EPS of $0.61. The company's investment activity increased, driven by deep origination capabilities and longstanding relationships.

Ares Capital declared a third quarter 2024 dividend of $0.48 per share.

GAAP net income was $322 million, or $0.52 per share.

Core EPS was $0.61.

New investment commitments totaled approximately $3.9 billion.

Total Revenue
$767M
Previous year: $634M
+21.0%
EPS
$0.61
Previous year: $0.58
+5.2%
Debt/Equity Ratio
1.06
Previous year: 1.1
-3.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$601M
Previous year: $411M
+46.2%
Free Cash Flow
$314M
Total Assets
$26.1B
Previous year: $22.2B
+17.4%

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Forward Guidance

Ares Capital's management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver attractive investment returns and highlighted the strength of its balance sheet to support future investments.

Positive Outlook

  • Deep origination capabilities.
  • Longstanding relationships.
  • Strong credit fundamentals.
  • Over $5 billion of available liquidity.
  • Net debt to equity ratio of approximately 1.0x.