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Sep 30, 2025
Ares Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Ares reported strong third quarter results with record capital inflows, increased investment activity, and solid earnings growth.
Key Takeaways
Ares Management delivered a robust Q3 2025 performance, driven by $30.9B in fundraising, a significant rise in AUM and FPAUM, and continued deployment across investment strategies.
Raised $30.9B in new capital during the quarter
Total AUM reached $595.7B, up 28% YoY
Fee-paying AUM increased to $367.6B
Available capital (dry powder) stood at a record $149.5B
Forward Guidance
Ares expects to exceed its prior annual fundraising record and sees continued growth opportunities fueled by robust investor demand and a healthy investment pipeline.
Positive Outlook
- Expecting to surpass $93B annual fundraising record
- Strong investor demand across all strategies
- Increased management fee base supports future earnings growth
- Improving credit quality across portfolio
- Significant capital ($150B) available to deploy
Challenges Ahead
- No specific revenue or EPS guidance provided
- Private Equity segment saw slight YoY fee base decline
- Increased operating expenses across some business lines
- Interest expense increased to $46.3M
- Management fees growth slower in Private Equity group
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