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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund(NYSE) ARDC

Market Cap$276.57MMarket 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)+98%
5 Year+14%
1 Year-9%
1 Month-5%
$11.42
-1.04%
-0.12Today
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 11.542026-09-25
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-3%USD 11.902026-09-18
1 month-5.29%USD 12.182026-08-26
3 month-5.25%USD 12.182026-06-26
Year to date-5.96%USD 12.272025-12-31
1 year-9.27%USD 12.722025-09-25
3 year+21.04%USD 9.532023-09-26
5 year+14.06%USD 10.122021-09-24
Since inception+97.6%USD 5.842012-11-28

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$276.57MMarket 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)

$92.89M

Net Income (TTM)

$33.69M

EPS (TTM)

$0.20

P/E Ratio

58.55

Dividend

$1.35

Beta (Volatility)

0.42 (Low)

Price

$11.42

Volume

81,876.431

Open

$11.48

Previous Close

$11.54

Daily Range

$11.36 - $11.50

52-Week Range

$11.36 - $14.07

Estimated Earnings Date

May 30, 2025

ARDC News

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About Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments, primarily in European markets. Managed by Ares Capital Management II LLC, the fund invests in a diverse range of debt instruments, including senior loans and high-yield corporate bonds.

Products and Services
  • Investment in senior loans and high-yield corporate bonds
  • Diverse portfolio of debt securities from Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs)
  • Strategic capital deployment based on macroeconomic evaluations
Growth Outlook
  • Market capitalization stands at approximately $293 million
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $20.79 million
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield is 11.03%
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for the latest quarter was -$5.51 million
  • Operating income ratio for Q2 was -0.039
  • Cash and cash equivalents totaled $5.17 million as of June 30, 2026
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. operates within the asset management industry, focusing on fixed-income investments. The fund's strategy is driven by a thorough analysis of global economic conditions and market dynamics, allowing for informed investment decisions. The recent financial performance indicates a challenging environment, with a net loss reported in the latest quarter. However, the fund maintains a strong dividend yield, appealing to income-focused investors. The diverse portfolio and strategic management approach position the fund to navigate market fluctuations effectively.
AI Generated • Sep 18, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Seth J. Brufsky, MBA

Website

arespublicfunds.com

Headquarters

Los Angeles, CA 90067, US

ARDC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

85.22%

Operating Margin

32.33%

Net Income Margin

10.44%

Return on Equity

1.42%

Return on Capital

5.91%

Return on Assets

0.85%

Earnings Yield

1.71%

Dividend Yield

11.70%

Payout Ratio

6.81%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$276.57MMarket 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

23.97M

Volume

81.88K

Avg. Volume

103.10K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$79.35M

Operating Income

$55.97M

EBITDA

$55.95M

Operating Cash Flow

$50.08M

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$50.08M

Cash & ST Invst.

$5.17M

Total Debt

$216.87M

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Performance Analysis

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 24,093,000-46.7%
20232023-12-31USD 32,258,00033.9%
20242024-12-31USD 42,359,00031.3%
20252025-12-31USD 45,370,0007.1%
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31N/A
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -2.01N/A
20232023-12-31USD 2.46N/A
20242024-12-31USD 1.61-34.4%
20252025-12-31USD 0.93-42.1%
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31N/A
Q22025-06-30N/A
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$20.79M

+33.0%

Gross Profit

$17.48M

+40.8%

Gross Margin

84.09%

N/A

Market Cap

$276.57MMarket 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

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

-$5.51M

-126.0%

EBITDA

-$777.00K

-103.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$5.17M

-25.3%

Total Debt

$216.87M

+14.8%

Accounts Receivable

$13.29M

+22.5%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$216.87M

+14.8%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

0.85%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.71%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$19.49M

+188.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$19.49M

+188.5%

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Questions About ARDC

What is the current price of Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund is trading at $11.42 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has traded between $11.36 and $14.07.

How much debt does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund reported total debt of $222.83M.

How much cash does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund have on hand?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund reported $7.51M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund’s dividend yield?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund currently has a dividend yield of 11.70%.

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