Does Ares Management Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Ares Management dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Ares Management (ARES) pays a dividend of $1.35 per share every quarter, $5.40 a year, a 3.95% yield at its share price of $131.06.
- Ares Management (ARES) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The next dividend from Ares Management (ARES), $1.35 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 17, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 16, 2026.
- Ares Management (ARES) has paid a dividend since at least 2014; SmarterDividends' records hold 51 of its dividend payments.
- Ares Management (ARES) has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Ares Management (ARES), 20.5% to $1.35 per share, went ex-dividend on Mar 17, 2026.
- At $5.40 a year per share, 100 shares of ARES pay $540.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Ares Management (ARES) C on an A to F scale; it pays out 228% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Ares Management Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-ares-management-pay-dividends
How much does Ares Management pay?
Ares Management (ARES) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.35 per share. That is $5.40 per share a year, a 3.95% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $540.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $395.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the ARES dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $1.35 | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $1.35 | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $1.35 | +20.5% |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.12 | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $1.12 | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $1.12 | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $1.12 | +20.4% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.93 | — |
When does Ares Management pay dividends?
Ares Management (ARES) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Dec 17, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The ARES ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Ares Management's dividend history
Ares Management (ARES) has paid a dividend since at least 2014, and SmarterDividends' records hold 51 payments. It has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 20.5%, went ex-dividend on Mar 17, 2026.
Its annual dividend was cut in 2018, by SmarterDividends' records. Its dividend safety grade is C on an A to F scale. Full ARES dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Ares Management pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Ares Management (ARES) pays a dividend of $1.35 per share every quarter, $5.40 a year, a 3.95% yield at its share price of $131.06.
How much is Ares Management's dividend?
Ares Management (ARES) pays $1.35 per share each payment, $5.40 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.17 per share in total.
How often does Ares Management pay dividends?
Ares Management (ARES) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Ares Management's next dividend?
The next dividend from Ares Management (ARES), $1.35 per share, goes ex-dividend on Dec 17, 2026 and is paid on Dec 31, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Dec 16, 2026.
What is Ares Management's dividend yield?
3.95% as of Nov 5, 2026: $5.40 a year in dividends divided by the $131.06 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of ARES pay?
About $540.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $135.00, at Ares Management's current dividend rate.
Has Ares Management ever cut its dividend?
Yes. SmarterDividends' records show a cut in Ares Management's annual dividend, most recently in 2018. It has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years since.
How long has Ares Management paid dividends?
Since at least 2014, the start of Ares Management's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 51 payments.
When do I need to buy ARES to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Dec 16, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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