Ares Management Reports Strong Q3 2026 Growth with $691 Billion in Total AUM
Ares Management Corporation reported robust third-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by a 16% year-over-year increase in total Assets Under Management (AUM) to $691 billion. Fee-paying AUM rose 13% to $416 billion, driving management fees up 10% to $1.1 billion. The firm's expansion into European direct lending and alternative credit served as primary growth drivers, while the wealth management channel saw its second-best quarter on record with $4.2 billion in inflows. Despite a slower transaction environment impacting realized performance income, Ares maintained strong margins and increased its quarterly dividend by over 20% to $1.35 per share. The company holds $174 billion in available capital, including $94 billion earmarked for future deployment. While management noted risks regarding commercial real estate adjustments and fixed-income price discovery, the firm's infrastructure AUM grew by more than 50% over the past year.
Topics: AUM growth Dividend Increase Fee-Related Earnings Wealth Management Inflows