Ares Capital Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research

Ares Capital Corp.

Ares Capital Corp. - S&P Global Ratings’ Credit Research
Ares Capital Corp.
Published May 26, 2026
15 pages (6085 words) — Published May 26, 2026
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Abstract:

This report does not constitute a rating action. ALAC--Additional loss-absorbing capacity. CRA--Comparable ratings analysis. GRE--Government-related entity. ICR--Issuer credit rating. SACP--Stand-alone credit profile. Overview Key strengths Key risks Significant scale as the largest publicly traded business development company Over 20% exposure to software, a sector that remains under pressure due to AI uncertainty Experienced management team with long operating history and stable operating results through different credit cycles Higher payment-in-kind income than publicly traded peer average, primarily driven by its exposure to preferred equity Diversified funding mix that is primarily unsecured debt Rising but manageable nonaccruals at less than 3%, with markdowns on some of the larger investments Granular investment portfolio Concentration in leveraged lending to middle-market companies, which are illiquid

  
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... ratings analysis. GRE-- Government-related entity. ICR--Issuer credit rating. SACP--Stand-alone credit profile....

  
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