Should I buy Ares Management (ARES) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Oppenheimer — 75% of its targets hit on this sector (445 calls tested). It aims for $162 (+40 %), call made on August 28, 2026, maturing on August 28, 2027 (47 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Ares Management
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 75 % | +44.5 % | 8 | $197 +70% |
| BMO Capital | 100 % | +33.7 % | 6 | $134 +16% |
| Barclays | 79 % | +31.1 % | 24 | $139 +20% |
| UBS | 100 % | +29.5 % | 10 | $134 +16% |
| Wells Fargo | 62 % | +19.3 % | 24 | $136 +18% |
| RBC Capital | 69 % | +17.1 % | 16 | $168 +45% |
| JP Morgan | 62 % | +17.1 % | 8 | $153 +32% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 60 % | +14.4 % | 10 | $189 +63% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 73% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 11 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $156, i.e. +35% from the current price ($116).
- The most reliable firm on ARES, Piper Sandler (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $150 (call made on September 24, 2026, maturing on September 24, 2027) (+30%) in its most recent call.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (4.3% yield), raised for 6 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~53): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on ARES
Median target $156 (+35%) · 11 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Ares Management now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 73% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $156 (+35%), and Piper Sandler (most reliable on ARES, 100%) targets $150. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~53). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Ares Management?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($156) is still +35% above the current price ($116) (most reliable on ARES: Piper Sandler, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Ares Management still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($116) and its estimated value: analysts target $156 on median (+35%), with 73% buys (most reliable on ARES: Piper Sandler, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on ARES and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying ARES?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 11 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Ares Management profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).