Ares Capital (ARCC) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Ares Capital (ARCC) reported $745 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 1.3%. EPS of $0.50 for the same period compares to $0.61 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $746.71 million, representing a surprise of -0.23%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -1.96%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.51.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Ares Capital performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Dividend income: $158 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $143.98 million.Other Income: $20 million compared to the $16.8 million average estimate based on four analysts.Capital Structuring Service Fees: $34 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $46.86 million.Interest Income from Investments: $533 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $536.84 million.View all Key Company Metrics for Ares Capital here>>>Shares of Ares Capital have returned +3.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Higher. Faster. Sooner. Buy These Stocks NowA small number of stocks are primed for a breakout, and you have a chance to get in before they take off.At any given time, there are only 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. On average, this list more than doubles the S&P 500. We’ve combed through the latest Strong Buys and selected 7 compelling companies likely to jump sooner and climb higher than any other stock you could buy this month.You'll learn everything you need to know about these exciting trades in our brand-new Special Report, 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Download the report free now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks