Post-earnings recap
Reported
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
EPS actual
$0.47
EPS est.
$0.47
EPS surprise
+0.43%
1-day move
-1.73%
Ares Capital Corporation reported an EPS of $0.47, beating expectations slightly. However, the stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.73%. The lack of revenue figures and management commentary may have contributed to investor uncertainty.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.47 | N/A | +0.43% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a leading player in the asset management and custody banking sector, focusing on providing financing solutions to middle-market companies. With a market cap of $14 billion, ARCC plays a crucial role in supporting businesses through various economic cycles, making it an important company to watch in the financial sector.
Last quarter
In Q1-2026, Ares Capital reported an EPS of $0.47, slightly missing the estimate of $0.48. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.67% the following day.
EPS beat streak
1Q
EPS beat rate
13%
Avg EPS surprise
-2.21%
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.51%
Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of the earnings report, especially given the company's history of slight misses and modest stock reactions.
Bull case
If Ares Capital can surprise with better-than-expected earnings or revenue growth, it may boost investor confidence and drive the stock higher.
Bear case
Conversely, if the company continues its trend of missing estimates, it could lead to a negative reaction from the market.
The print will turn on these.
Q1
Will the EPS exceed $0.48, and by how much?
A beat on EPS could signal improved profitability and boost investor sentiment.
Q2
What are the revenue figures and growth rates compared to previous quarters?
Understanding revenue performance will be crucial for assessing the company's growth trajectory.
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Est. EPS
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Est. Rev
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Impl. Move
±3.5%
Why consensus could be wrong
The Street may be underestimating the potential for Ares Capital to exceed EPS expectations due to its strong portfolio management and market positioning.
Supporting evidence
The options market is pricing an 8.93% move, indicating expectations of volatility that may not align with historical performance.
The company's recent history shows a tendency to recover from slight misses, suggesting resilience.
Key risk
If EPS comes in below $0.45, it could significantly challenge the current market sentiment.
Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.
The market is focused on whether Ares Capital can break its trend of slight earnings misses and demonstrate solid revenue growth.
Bull confirmed if
An EPS of $0.50 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong profitability.
Bear confirmed if
An EPS below $0.45 would confirm the bear case, suggesting ongoing challenges.
What the market is pricing for the move.
Implied Move
±8.93%
Historical Avg
±1.8%
The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.
Options are pricing ±8.9% while ARCC has averaged ±1.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.
ATM IV
0.3%
30d HV
17.3%
Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.
Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Financials
Fade rate: 11 of 30 (37%)
This setup has occurred 30 times across Financials in the last 2 years. 19 of 30 (63%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 2.7%, with a raw directional average of +0.1% (roughly flat historical bias).
Smart-money positioning from the most recent 13F filings.
Institutional
35.97%
of float
Insider
0.56%
of float
Holders
903
institutions
Top Holders· as of Jun 2026
Morgan Stanley
17,022,990 sh · $314.1M
2.37%
4.1%
Likely market behavior by outcome. Not investment advice.
Beat & raise
If ARCC beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock gain of around 2.06%, confirming a positive outlook.
In line / cautious
If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react modestly, reflecting cautious sentiment.
Miss
A miss could lead to a decline of about 0.76%, reinforcing concerns about the company's performance.
House and Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.
Trades
1
0 buys·1 sell
Members
1
House only
Est. Notional
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
disclosed dollar ranges
Most Active Members
1 trade
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Net selling
Recent Transactions
Traded Jul 24, 2026 · disclosed Jul 24, 2026
$1,001.00–$15,000.00
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