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Ares Commercial Real Estate

(NYSE) ACRE

Current Price$4.53
Market Cap$250.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2012)+7%
5 Year-43%
1 Year+16%
1 Month+1%
Ares Commercial Real Estate last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.522026-07-20
Ares Commercial Real Estate stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.15%USD 4.342026-07-13
1 month+1.18%USD 4.472026-06-18
3 month-11.64%USD 5.122026-04-21
Year to date+0.91%USD 4.482025-12-31
1 year+15.96%USD 3.902025-07-18
3 year-36.24%USD 7.092023-07-21
5 year-42.85%USD 7.912021-07-21
Since inception+7.37%USD 4.302012-04-26

Ares Commercial Real Estate Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$250.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$79.69M

Net Income (TTM)

-$19.85M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.36

P/E Ratio

-12.50

Dividend

$0.60

Beta (Volatility)

1.01 (Average)

Price

$4.53

Volume

41,398

Open

$4.62

Previous Close

$4.53

Daily Range

$4.48 - $4.62

52-Week Range

$4.05 - $5.89

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 4, 2026

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About Ares Commercial Real Estate

Ares helps people buy or improve large commercial buildings. It provides loans to businesses that own offices and apartments. These services give property owners the cash they need to grow.

How the Money is Lent

  • Senior Mortgage Loans: Primary loans secured by property titles; represents the largest portion of the investment portfolio.
  • Subordinated Debt: Loans paid back after senior debt is satisfied; offers higher interest rates to account for additional risk.
  • Preferred Equity: Capital provided to property owners that ranks above common ownership but below most debt.
  • Real Estate Owned: Physical buildings acquired through foreclosure; includes office and mixed-use properties managed directly by the company.

The Path to Growth

  • Expanded credit agreements with Citibank and Morgan Stanley in early 2026 to increase borrowing capacity.
  • Originated a California retail property loan and classified a $60.5 million portion as held for sale in March 2026.
  • Modified and extended loan terms for major borrowers in Illinois and Texas in January 2026 to support repayments.
  • Took ownership of properties in North Carolina and Florida through foreclosures in September 2024 and September 2023.

What Makes Ares Stand Out

The company benefits from its relationship with Ares Management, which provides deep expertise in finding and managing commercial loans. It maintains a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors to help reduce the impact of local market shifts.

Tracking Recent Financial Results

  • Total revenue was $13.5 million in Q1 2026, down from $14.9 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net income fell to negative $9.6 million in Q1 2026, worsening from a profit of $9.3 million in Q1 2025.
  • Operating cash flow reached negative $56.6 million in Q1 2026, down from positive $8.0 million in the prior year.
  • The active loan portfolio included 35 investments with a $1.7 billion principal balance as of March 31, 2026.

Bottom Line

Ares has transitioned from a pure lender to an organization that also manages physical property assets. While the company is expanding its access to capital, recent losses highlight the ongoing challenges in the commercial real estate market.

AI Generated • May 13, 2026

Industry

Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Sector

Financials

Employees

4,250

CEO

Bryan P. Donohoe

Website

www.arescre.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10167, US

ACRE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

70.03%

Operating Margin

13.63%

Net Income Margin

-24.91%

Return on Equity

-3.88%

Return on Capital

3.97%

Return on Assets

-1.08%

Earnings Yield

-8.00%

Dividend Yield

13.27%

Payout Ratio

-1.69%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$250.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

55.48M

Volume

41.40K

Avg. Volume

430.17K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$55.81M

Operating Income

$10.86M

EBITDA

$18.08M

Operating Cash Flow

-$43.26M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.15M

Free Cash Flow

-$45.41M

Cash & ST Invst.

$86.16M

Total Debt

$1.27B

Ares Commercial Real Estate Performance Analysis

Ares Commercial Real Estate annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 172,843,00013.6%
20232023-12-31USD 192,079,00011.1%
20242024-12-31USD 92,044,000-52.1%
20252025-12-31USD 85,349,000-7.3%
Ares Commercial Real Estate sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-129.0%
Q32025-09-30728.8%
Q42025-12-317.5%
Q12026-03-31-6.2%
Ares Commercial Real Estate annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.57-59.7%
20232023-12-31USD -0.72N/A
20242024-12-31USD -0.64-10.2%
20252025-12-31USD -0.02-97.4%
Ares Commercial Real Estate sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-217.6%
Q32025-09-30141.7%
Q42025-12-31-183.9%
Q12026-03-31-142.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$27.48M

+83.8%

Gross Profit

$21.04M

+40.7%

Gross Margin

76.54%

N/A

Market Cap

$250.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$59.01K

N/A

Employees

4,250

N/A

Net Income

-$9.61M

-202.8%

EBITDA

$8.70M

N/A

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$86.16M

-31.3%

Total Debt

$1.27B

+34.6%

Accounts Receivable

$18.93M

-98.5%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.05B

+31.7%

Short Term Debt

$224.63M

+50.2%

Return on Assets

-1.08%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

0.67%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$57.14M

-814.7%

Operating Cash Flow

-$56.61M

-806.7%

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Questions About ACRE

What is the current price of Ares Commercial Real Estate?

Ares Commercial Real Estate is trading at $4.53 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Ares Commercial Real Estate?

Over the past 52 weeks, Ares Commercial Real Estate has traded between $4.05 and $5.89.

How much debt does Ares Commercial Real Estate have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Ares Commercial Real Estate reported total debt of $1.27B.

How much cash does Ares Commercial Real Estate have on hand?

Ares Commercial Real Estate reported $134.33M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Ares Commercial Real Estate’s dividend yield?

Ares Commercial Real Estate currently has a dividend yield of 13.27%.

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