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Ares Capital declares Q3 2026 dividend; strong liquidity supports ARCC earnings

Jul 29, 2026, 6:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Dividend visibility, liquidity expansion, and funding flexibility reduce financing risk and support continued distributions, often prompting modest near-term upside in BDC peers; however, floating-rate exposure and rate sensitivity can temper gains if rates rise significantly.

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Ares Capital (ARCC) announced a Q3 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share and reported solid Q2 results, highlighting stable Core EPS and ample liquidity. The firm expanded its funding toolbox with a commercial paper program and upsize of its credit facilities, reinforcing its ability to sustain dividends and deploy new capital while maintaining low near-term maturities. These actions support ARCC’s ongoing dividend track record and potential for accretive portfolio activity.

ARCC declares Q3 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share; payable Sept 30, 2026.
Q2-26 results show GAAP EPS $0.24; Core EPS $0.47; significant liquidity runway.
Company launches first commercial paper program; upsizes revolver; $6.0B liquidity available.
New commitments in Q2 2026 totaled ~$2.6B; 94% floating-rate, 76% with floors; robust funding.

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