ARES
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Ares Management Corporation (ARES) closed at $119.00 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.9% below its 200-week moving average of $120.12. This places ARES in the below line zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -3.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 32, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.03 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 578 weeks of data, ARES has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ARES at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.9%.
With a market cap of $39.3 billion, ARES is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.1%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 13.5%. The stock trades at 9.4x book value.
Share count has increased 25.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 11.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ARES would have grown to $1058, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 23.7% vs 13.7% for the index — confirming ARES as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $1,325,826. Notably, these purchases occurred while ARES is trading below its 200-week moving average — insiders are buying when the market is most pessimistic.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ARES vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ARES Crosses Below the Line?
Across 4 historical episodes, buying ARES when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +15.0% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +16.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.0% vs +33.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ARES crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ARES has crossed below its 200-week MA 4 times with an average 1-year return of +12.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Sep 2015 | 4 | 2.3% | +5.0% | +983.8% |
| Sep 2015 | Jul 2016 | 43 | 35.1% | +5.4% | +964.7% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 1.3% | +28.2% | +1034.7% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 10+ | 15.7% | Ongoing | +7.7% |
| Average | 14 | — | +12.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARES below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is trading 0.9% below its 200-week moving average of $120.12. The current price is $119.00.
What is ARES's 200-week moving average price?
Ares Management Corporation's 200-week moving average is $120.12 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ARES drops below its 200-week moving average?
ARES has crossed below its 200-week moving average 4 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is ARES a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ARES as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 32. Free cash flow yield is 5.1%. Return on equity is 13.5%. Price-to-book is 9.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ARES compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.1 years, $100 invested in ARES would have grown to $1058, compared to $414 for the S&P 500. That's 23.7% annualized vs 13.7% for the index. ARES has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ARES pay a dividend?
Yes. Ares Management Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 454.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01