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Ares Management (ARES) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$137.89
-1.52 (-1.09%) ▼
5d: +0.76% 30d: +19.26% 90d: -7.74%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (27%)
Quality Score
34/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$114.69 – $132.14
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
19.8x FAIR
vs 18.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$146.55
+6.3% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$122.95 / $141.91
Trend: Strong Uptrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: ARES shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Smart Money Distribution

Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →

Signal fired Nov 4, 2026 at $136.43 · last confirmed Nov 6, 2026

Strength: 5.6/10

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$241.99
Based on 13.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$150.25
8.2% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.3x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: ARES is currently trading at $137.89, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $114.69 to $132.14. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.8) is in line with its historical norms (18.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.7% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, ARES is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $141.91. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: ARES scores 0/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range $114.69 - $132.14
Company Quality Score 34/100 (SELL)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 27.1%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $114.69 - $132.14
Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED
Support Level $122.95
Resistance Level $141.91
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Nov 11, 2026

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Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BEARISH: Price extended above range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (0/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($146.55)
  • BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.7% growth with -18.7% revenue growth
  • WARNING: Composite score 34/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 19.76
Wall Street Target $146.55 (+6.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) -18.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -81.9%
Profit Margin 8.7%
Valuation Premium vs History +2.7% premium
PE vs Historical 19.8 vs 18.3 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +2.7% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $141.61 (+3%)
2-Year Target $145.44 (+6%)
3-Year Target $149.36 (+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 20→18) PE COMPRESSION $138.33 (+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 23.7%) $262.28 (+90%)
Base: (SPY PE: 19.8, Growth: 23.7%) $260.96 (+89%)
Bear: (PE: 16.8, Growth: 23.7%) $221.82 (+61%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
Forward PE: 19.46 | Forward EPS (Implied): $7.09
Bull Case $166.50 (+21%)
Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 20.4
Base Case $137.89 (0%)
Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 19.5
Bear Case $105.49 (-24%)
Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 17.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (ARES)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Sep 26, 2026
Daily AI digest
AI Retail Discussion Summary: Ares Management's latest logistics venture with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board worth US$2.4b has sparked renewed interest in the stock, with some investors viewing the move as a sign of buying cyclical weakness. The company's fair value is estimated at $145.24, but the stock is currently trading at $120.11.
Key Retail Themes: Company's logistics venture Stock price and fair value
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Last updated: November 12, 2026 12:11 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 1:11 AM
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
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Sells
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Net
NEUTRAL

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