Ares Management reports Q3 2026 results with $85.3M GAAP profit and $1.35 dividend

Ares Management Corp. released its third‑quarter 2026 financials, posting GAAP net income of $85.3 million and earnings per share of $0.21. After‑tax realized income per share was $1.26 and fee‑related earnings reached $524.2 million. The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per Class A share and reported total assets under management of $690.6 billion, up 16% year‑over‑year.

The company said the results position it to meet its 2026 financial objectives and to continue fee growth (source 2). The dividend increase of 20% to $1.35 per share provides a higher cash return to shareholders (source 10).

  • 1GAAP net income attributable to Ares Management for the quarter was $85.3 million.
  • 2GAAP earnings per share were $0.21.
  • 3After‑tax realized income per share was $1.26.
  • 4Fee‑related earnings for the quarter were $524.2 million.
  • 5Total assets under management were $690.6 billion, up 16% year‑over‑year.
  • 6Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per Class A share.

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