Ares Capital

ARCC

Market cap $15B

In 2026, the seemingly forgotten Russell 2000 has emerged as the leading equity index, already up 5.6% compared with the S&P 500's 1.2% gain.

In the latest trading session, Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $20.88, marking a +1.95% move from the previous day.

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When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

AGNC Investment and Ares Capital offer very attractive dividend yields that appeal to income-focused investors. AGNC invests primarily in mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) while Ares Capital is a business development company (BDC) that lends to middle-market companies.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Ares Capital (ARCC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Ares Capital Corporation ARCC and Hercules Capital, Inc. HTGC are two leading Business Development Companies (BDCs) focused on income-oriented investing. Both companies primarily provide senior secured and structured debt financing to middle-market U.S. companies, generating the bulk of their revenues from interest income.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio ended 2025 with a 34.05% account balance increase and 40.33% higher forward dividend income, reaching $2,711.17. The portfolio's yield stands at 8.08%, with a 33.13% return on invested capital and strong downside risk mitigation. Recent capital was allocated to AMLP and ARCC, targeting energy and BDC sectors for robust yield and growth as rates decline.

These yields look risky at first glance. However, the market is missing important details. These are rare setups that could deliver income and upside at the same time.

Ares Capital is well-positioned to deliver market-beating total returns. Enbridge offers a safe dividend and strong growth opportunities.