Is ARES stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, ARES is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: ARES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of ARES stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for ARES to be between $121.24 and $139.77. The current price is $117.55.

What is the analyst price target for ARES?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for ARES is $147.89. This implies a potential upside of 26.9% from current levels.

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

ARES - Ares Management Corporation Class A Common Stock

INVESTMENT ADVICE

$117.55

0.98 (0.84%) ▲

5d: -3.66%

30d: -14.86%

90d: -3.51%

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LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Nov 02, 2026 30d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ARES shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 23.2%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$248.08

Based on 13.6% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$154.04

23.7% 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 18.4x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: ARES is currently trading at $117.55, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $121.24 to $139.77. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 16.2) compared to its historical average (18.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 6.5% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, ARES is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $113.06, while resistance sits at $130.65.

Market Sentiment: ARES scores 68/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $147.89 (+26.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $121.24 - $139.77

Company Quality Score 69/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (68/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 26.9% below Wall St target ($147.89)
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 30% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $121.24 - $139.77

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $113.06

Resistance Level $130.65

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Oct 2, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 16.21

Wall Street Target $147.89 (+26.9%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 9.6%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 6.5%

Profit Margin 12.1%

Valuation Discount vs History -4.1% cheaper

PE vs Historical 16.2 vs 18.4 CHEAP

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -4.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $111.79 (-4%)

2-Year Target $107.21 (-8%)

3-Year Target $102.81 (-12%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 16→18) $116.69 (+0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 23.2%) $274.11 (+135%)

Base: (SPY PE: 16.2, Growth: 23.2%) $217.83 (+87%)

Bear: (PE: 13.8, Growth: 23.2%) $185.15 (+59%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.

Forward PE: 16.98 | Forward EPS (Implied): $6.87

Bull Case $140.76 (+21%)

Analyst growth 15.0%, PE expands to 17.8

Base Case $116.57 (0%)

Market implied 0.0%, PE stable at 17.0

Bear Case $89.18 (-24%)

Severe decline -15.0%, PE contracts to 15.3

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 16.2 to 18.4

Stabilization Target: $132.31 (+13.5%)

PE Expansion Potential: +13.5%

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