Ares Capital director Mary Beth Henson buys $46,150 in shares

Ares Capital director Mary Beth Henson acquired 2,500 shares of the company's common stock for a total of $46,150 on October 28, 2026. At the time of purchase, each share was priced at $18.46, while the current trading price is $19.12, resulting in a gain from her initial investment. Ares Capital offers a dividend yield of 10.36% and has consistently paid dividends for 23 years in a row, according to InvestingPro data.

This transaction increased her indirect beneficial ownership of the company to 36,969 shares, held in a revocable trust for her benefit. The Pro Research Report on InvestingPro provides more in-depth analysis of Ares Capital's financial standing and ProTips to consider. In other news, Ares Capital's latest quarter earnings fell short of Wall Street's expectations, reporting core earnings of $0.46 per share on $763 million in revenue, compared to forecasts of $0.48 per share and $776.16 million in revenue.

However, analysts highlight the company's stable net asset value, strong liquidity, and plans to acquire MidCap Financial Investment Corp., which may bolster its lending platform. UBS upgraded Ares Capital's stock rating to Buy with a price target of $21.00, citing improved earnings prospects, higher base rates, and potential benefits from the MFIC acquisition.

Meanwhile, Citizens maintained a Market Outperform rating with a $22.00 price target, underscoring the company's scale advantage and ability to fund acquisitions through equity raises. These factors contribute to a positive outlook among analysts about Ares Capital's strategic positioning and future performance.