Ares Management (ARES) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 23 analyst ratings
Based on 7 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $159.00 from $163.00 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $136.00 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Initiated Coverage | Overweight | $150.00 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $162.00 from $151.00 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $134.00 from $128.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Outperform | $168.00 from $162.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $155.00 from $153.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $153.00 from $143.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $151.00 from $140.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $140.00 from $146.00 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | Maintained | Market Perform | $128.00 from $125.00 | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $139.00 from $140.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Citizens | Maintained | Market Outperform | $160.00 from $190.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $153.00 from $144.00 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Buy | $144.00 from $148.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $140.00 from $127.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| Oppenheimer | Maintained | Outperform | $146.00 from $147.00 | May 4, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Overweight | $144.00 from $188.00 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Citizens | Maintained | Market Outperform | $190.00 from $205.00 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $163.00 from $178.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for ARES stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Ares Management (ARES) is $151.71, with a high estimate of $168.00 and a low of $134.00, across 7 analysts.
Is ARES a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Ares Management currently average a Buy rating: 16 buy, 7 hold and 0 sell, from 23 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for ARES?
The average price target of $151.71 implies 28.41% upside from the last price of $118.15.
What is the latest analyst rating on ARES?
On Oct 12, 2026, TD Cowen maintained Ares Management at Buy with a price target of $159.00.
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