Ares Capital Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results, posting GAAP net income per share of $0.24 and Core EPS of $0.47. The company declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, portfolio investments at fair value totaled $29.3 billion, with net asset value per share at $19.35. The firm raised approximately $1.2 billion in additional financing during the quarter and launched a new commercial paper program. Ares Capital operates as a business development company providing direct loans and other investments to private middle market companies.
