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Mar 31
Ares Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Ares reported strong inflows and record AUM during Q1 2025 with continued growth across Credit, Private Equity, and Real Assets.
Key Takeaways
Ares Management posted solid Q1 2025 results with $816.99M in GAAP revenue, $0.80 GAAP EPS, and a net income of $251.1M, driven by robust fundraising and capital deployment.
Total AUM reached a record $428.6B, reflecting strong capital inflows.
Generated $12.2B in gross new capital, spread across major investment groups.
Declared $1.12 dividend per share for the quarter.
After-tax realized income per share was $1.09, demonstrating continued operating strength.
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Forward Guidance
Ares expects continued momentum in fundraising and capital deployment driven by investor demand for alternative strategies.
Positive Outlook
- Strong investor demand across Credit, Private Equity, and Real Assets
- Robust capital deployment pipeline
- Growth in fee-paying AUM projected to continue
- Performance fees expected to contribute more in upcoming quarters
- Positive outlook for structured credit and real assets
Challenges Ahead
- Potential headwinds from market volatility
- Delayed investment pacing in certain strategies
- Regulatory uncertainties in private markets
- Currency and macroeconomic risks remain elevated
- Some strategies facing more competitive fundraising environment