Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
Quick Stats
Feb 02, 202642.9
AI Score
HOLD2.5
Volume Ratio
Feb 04, 2026
Next Earnings
10
+ve Days (30d)
20
-ve Days (30d)
ARCC Stock Summary
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
ARCC is currently trading at $19.52, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $21.19, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $18.26 to $23.84.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $20.43, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 32.545, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.145, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates ARCC at 42.9/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
ARCC (Ares Capital Corporation) Indicators
Last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 32.545 |
| CMF (20) | -0.145 |
| ROC (10) | -6.661 |
| ADX (14) | 17.714 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.124 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -50.0 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -81.0 |
| MFI (14) | 23.063 |
ARCC Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
ARCC Price vs Max Options Open Interest
ARCC Max Change In Options Open Interest
ARCC Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
ARCC Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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ARCC Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
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ARCC Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
2nd February 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Ares Capital Corporation is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
ARCC Moving Averages Analysis
ARCC (Ares Capital Corporation) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Feb 02, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 20.38 |
| 20 | 20.53 |
| 30 | 20.39 |
| 50 | 20.43 |
| 100 | 20.39 |
| 200 | 21.19 |
ARCC Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 10.5374 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 10.148 |
| Market Cap ($) | 14.3 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 1.96 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | 0.4516 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.92 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 1.991 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 1.9448 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 22.6923 |
| Most Recent Quarter |