EPS (Diluted) for Ares Capital (ARCC)
According to Ares Capital's latest reported financial statements, the company's current diluted EPS (TTM) is $1.63. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) is net income divided by the diluted weighted-average shares outstanding over the period. It expresses profit on a per-share basis — the figure investors use to value an individual share — and accounts for potential dilution from options, RSUs, and convertible securities.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
ARCC
Currently viewingEPS (Diluted)Switch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.63
YoY change
-23.8%
5Y CAGR
+10.3%
Peak year (2010)
$3.91
Latest annual
$1.86
EPS (Diluted) history chart for Ares Capital (ARCC) from 2004 to 2025
EPS (Diluted) history table for Ares Capital (ARCC) from 2004 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EPS (Diluted) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.86 | -23.8% | ||
| 2024 | $2.44 | -9.0% | ||
| 2023 | $2.68 | +125.2% | ||
| 2022 | $1.19 | -66.1% | ||
| 2021 | $3.51 | +207.9% | ||
| 2020 | $1.14 | -38.7% | ||
| 2019 | $1.86 | -7.5% | ||
| 2018 | $2.01 | +28.0% | ||
| 2017 | $1.57 | +4.0% | ||
| 2016 | $1.51 | +25.8% | ||
| 2015 | $1.20 | -38.1% | ||
| 2014 | $1.94 | +6.0% | ||
| 2013 | $1.83 | -17.2% | ||
| 2012 | $2.21 | +41.7% | ||
| 2011 | $1.56 | -60.1% | ||
| 2010 | $3.91 | +97.5% | ||
| 2009 | $1.98 | -226.9% | ||
| 2008 | $-1.56 | -216.4% | ||
| 2007 | $1.34 | -15.2% | ||
| 2006 | $1.58 | -11.2% | ||
| 2005 | $1.78 | +513.8% | ||
| 2004 | $0.29 | — |
EPS (Diluted) values are taken from Ares Capital's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Ares Capital (ARCC) diluted EPS totalled $1.86 – declined 23.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Ares Capital diluted EPS produced a CAGR of +10.3% – with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2010 and 2025, Ares Capital diluted EPS plunged 52.4%, falling from $3.91 to $1.86.
The highest annual diluted EPS of $3.91 was reported in 2010. The lowest in the available history was $-1.56 in 2008.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Ares Capital (ARCC) ranks 9th; the peer median for diluted EPS is $13.36.
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) by Year
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) 2025: $1.86
Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2025 was $1.86, declined 23.8% below 2024.
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) 2024: $2.44
Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2024 was $2.44, declined 9.0% below 2023.
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) 2023: $2.68
Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2023 was $2.68, surged 125.2% from 2022.
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) 2022: $1.19
Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2022 was $1.19, plunged 66.1% below 2021.
Ares Capital EPS (Diluted) 2021: $3.51
Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2021 was $3.51.
See more financial history for Ares Capital (ARCC).
Sector peers — EPS (Diluted)
Companies in the same sector as Ares Capital, ranked by their latest diluted EPS.
| Company | EPS (Diluted) | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) | $51.32 | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) | $31.04 | Financial Services |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | $20.05 | Financial Services |
| Mastercard Incorporated (MA) | $16.52 | Financial Services |
| Visa Inc. (V) | $10.20 | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $10.20 | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) | $6.32 | Financial Services |
| Bank of America Corporation (BAC) | $3.82 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ares Capital's diluted EPS?
- Latest reported diluted EPS for Ares Capital (ARCC) is $1.63 (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ares Capital diluted EPS changed year-over-year?
- Ares Capital (ARCC) diluted EPS changed -23.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ares Capital diluted EPS?
- Ares Capital (ARCC) diluted EPS compound annual growth rate is +10.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ares Capital diluted EPS hit its highest annual value?
- Ares Capital diluted EPS reached its highest annual value of $3.91 in 2010.
What was Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2024?
- Ares Capital (ARCC) diluted EPS in 2024 was $2.44.
What was Ares Capital diluted EPS in 2025?
- Ares Capital (ARCC) diluted EPS in 2025 was $1.86.
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