Ares Management (ARES) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerAres Management (ARES) has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and currently yields 3.86%. The most recent dividend was $1.3500/share on Mar 31, 2026, paid Irregular.
ARES
Current Yield
3.86%
TTM Dividend/Share
$4.71
Payment Frequency
Irregular
Payout Ratio
184.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
7 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
20.43%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
22.87%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
17.67%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
26.7%
FCF payout ratio
32.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.1x
Interest coverage
2.08x
ROIC (TTM)
7.0%
Dividend Safety Score
2 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 184.0%, above the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($14.70) covers dividend/share ($4.71).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
5 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 7 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 32.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (22.9%) exceeds EPS growth (-6.1%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 16, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date Mar 17, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.3500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3500
Ex-date Dec 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1200
Ex-date Sep 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1200
Ex-date Jun 16, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 30, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1200
Ex-date Mar 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.1200
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1200
Ex-date Dec 17, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 31, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9300
Ex-date Sep 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 30, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9300
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9300
Ex-date Mar 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.9300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.9300
Ex-date Dec 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
Ex-date Sep 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7700
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.3500 | $1.3500 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.1200 | $1.1200 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.1200 | $1.1200 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.1200 | $1.1200 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $1.1200 | $1.1200 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.9300 | $0.9300 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.9300 | $0.9300 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.9300 | $0.9300 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.9300 | $0.9300 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.7700 | $0.7700 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Ares Management has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 7 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.4800 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.7200 | $4.4800 | +20.4% |
| 2024 | $3.0800 | $3.7200 | +20.8% |
| 2023 | $2.4400 | $3.0800 | +26.2% |
| 2022 | $1.8800 | $2.4400 | +29.8% |
| 2021 | $1.6000 | $1.8800 | +17.5% |
| 2020 | $1.2800 | $1.6000 | +25.0% |
| 2019 | $1.3333 | $1.2800 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | $1.2600 | $1.3333 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $0.8300 | $1.2600 | +51.8% |
| 2016 | $0.8800 | $0.8300 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | — | $0.8800 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Ares Management (ARES) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.31B
YoY change
+34.0%
5Y CAGR
+31.5%
Peak year (2025)
$1.76B
Latest annual
$1.76B
Cash dividends paid over time for Ares Management (ARES)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Ares Management (ARES)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.76B | +34.0% | +$445.79M | ||
| 2024 | $1.31B | +27.2% | +$280.23M | ||
| 2023 | $1.03B | +23.2% | +$194.30M | ||
| 2022 | $836.36M | +40.9% | +$242.86M | ||
| 2021 | $593.51M | +32.8% | +$146.73M | ||
| 2020 | $446.78M | +38.0% | +$123.11M | ||
| 2019 | $323.67M | +106.8% | +$167.12M | ||
| 2018 | $156.55M | -40.2% | -$105.11M | ||
| 2017 | $261.66M | +30.4% | +$60.99M | ||
| 2016 | $200.66M | -7.9% | -$17.10M | ||
| 2015 | $217.76M | -34.0% | -$112.13M | ||
| 2014 | $329.89M | -21.5% | -$90.30M | ||
| 2013 | $420.19M | +82.2% | +$189.58M | ||
| 2012 | $230.61M | -10.9% | -$28.34M | ||
| 2011 | $258.95M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Ares Management (ARES) came in at $1.76B – surged 34.0% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Ares Management dividends paid compounded at +31.5% per year, sustaining 7 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $1.76B in 2025 and its low of $156.55M in 2018.
Within Financial Services, Ares Management (ARES) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Ares Management Dividends Paid 2025: $1.76B
Ares Management dividends paid in 2025 was $1.76B, surged 34.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Ares Management Dividends Paid 2024: $1.31B
Ares Management dividends paid in 2024 was $1.31B, grew 27.2% from 2023.
Ares Management Dividends Paid 2023: $1.03B
Ares Management dividends paid in 2023 was $1.03B, grew 23.2% from 2022.
Ares Management Dividends Paid 2022: $836.36M
Ares Management dividends paid in 2022 was $836.36M, surged 40.9% from 2021.
Ares Management Dividends Paid 2021: $593.51M
Ares Management dividends paid in 2021 was $593.51M.
See more financial history for Ares Management (ARES).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Ares Management, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ares Management pay dividends?
Yes, Ares Management (ARES) pays irregular dividends of approximately $4.71 per share annually, yielding 3.86%.
What is Ares Management's dividend yield?
Ares Management (ARES) has a current dividend yield of 3.86%.
Is Ares Management's dividend safe?
Ares Management (ARES) passes 2 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Ares Management increased its dividend?
Ares Management (ARES) has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Ares Management's dividend payout ratio?
Ares Management (ARES) has a dividend payout ratio of 184.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Ares Management's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Ares Management (ARES) is $1.31B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Ares Management dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Ares Management (ARES) dividends paid changed +34.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Ares Management dividends paid?
Ares Management (ARES) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +31.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Ares Management dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Ares Management dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.76B in 2025.
What was Ares Management dividends paid in 2024?
Ares Management (ARES) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.31B.
What was Ares Management dividends paid in 2025?
Ares Management (ARES) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.76B.
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