Ares Management Corporation (ARES)

Ares Management Corporation beat expectations on both revenue and adjusted EPS in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported July 31, as revenue of about $1.43 billion topped the about $1.24 billion consensus by 15.6% and adjusted EPS of $1.29 edged the $1.28 estimate by 0.8%. The per-share figure also rose 25.2% from $1.03 a year earlier, while net income increased 9.9% to about $150.6 million from about $137.1 million a year earlier and operating income came to about $248.6 million with operating margin near 17%. Consensus for the next period calls for EPS of $1.35 on revenue of $1.27 billion.