Ares Management bulks up on credit funds in first quarter of 2026

Private credit pioneer Ares Management disclosed a wide ​array of new or increased stakes in alternative ‌asset vehicles including several direct lending funds in its quarterly 13-F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on ​Friday.

Reuters • 7 hours ago

Ares Management Corporation to Present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced today that its Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Arougheti, is scheduled to present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am ET. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Resources section of the Company's website at www.aresmgmt.com.

Accesswire • May 13, 2026

Private Credit's Hot Streak Is Over

The decline in returns is due to the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and rising defaults on their loans, firms say.

WSJ • May 11, 2026

Ares Management: Rally Could Just Be Getting Started As AUM Formation Ramps Up

Ares Management grew fee-related earnings by 26% year-over-year during the first quarter. AUM reached $644.3 billion, and management fees rose 25%. ARES is currently paying a 4.4% dividend yield, the highest in over 5 years, with the company having a history of blockbuster dividend hikes. 93% of management fees are from perpetual or long-dated capital, supporting stable earnings despite private credit redemption fears.

Seeking Alpha • May 10, 2026

The Most Undervalued Stocks I Am Buying Right Now

The S&P 500 looks historically expensive even as risks keep rising. BDCs are priced for severe AI-driven credit losses. Asset managers are also selling off despite limited real exposure.

Seeking Alpha • May 8, 2026

Ares CEO Michael Arougheti on AI implementation

Michael Arougheti, CEO of Ares Management, joins CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" to discuss how the company plans to implement AI.

CNBC Television • May 4, 2026

10-13% Yields To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

It is generally prudent to focus on stocks with single-digit yields and steady dividend growth. However, not all 10%+ yields are dangerous. I detail two double-digit yielding income machines that offer strong sustainability without blowing up your portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

Ares' record $30 billion fundraising eases private credit 'doomsday' fears

Ares Management , one of the biggest names in private credit, reported record first-quarter fundraising of about $30 ‌billion on Friday, a sign that investor appetite for the asset class continues to remain strong.

Reuters • May 1, 2026

Private credit roundup: the ebb and flow of fresh investment

Ares Management , one of the biggest names in private credit, reported not just a record amount of fundraising this week; it also showed its balance sheet is feeling ​no stress from the jitters around loans to software businesses.

Reuters • May 1, 2026

Ares Raises Record $30 Billion Despite Private Credit Valuation Slump

Global alternative investment manager Ares Management raised $30 billion in the first quarter, a figure that was up more than 45% year over year and marked a first-quarter record for the company.

PYMNTS • May 1, 2026