Ares Capital Corporation - Closed End Fund (ARCC)
ARCC moved a median of -0.16% 30 minutes after news, and -0.14% by the close. How ARCC actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 238 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
ARCC’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | -0.06% | 38% | 238 |
| 30-min | -0.16% | 35% | 238 |
| 60-min | -0.13% | 41% | 238 |
| to close | -0.14% | 40% | 234 |
| Middle 50% of ARCC reactions | -0.58% to +0.20% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | -0.16% |
| Measured reactions | 238 |
Half of all Ares Capital Corporation - Closed End Fund news events land between -0.58% and +0.20% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How ARCC reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 11 | -0.02% | 46% | -0.53% |
| Analyst downgrades | 12 | -0.01% | 42% | +0.27% |
| Rating reiterations | 55 | -0.02% | 46% | -0.03% |
| Price-target raises | 15 | +0.02% | 53% | -0.08% |
| Price-target cuts | 20 | -0.29% | 40% | +0.13% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. 1 further class was observed with fewer than 10 measured events and is not published. See how ARCC ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent ARCC events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION SCHEDULES EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.03% | -1.82% | |
| Form 40-17G ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 40-17G | SEC EDGAR | +0.70% | -0.42% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Sep 15 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | +0.10% | |
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION PRICES PUBLIC OFFERING OF $750 MILLION 6.250% UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2033 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.64% | -0.20% | |
| Form 497AD ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 497AD | SEC EDGAR | -0.64% | -0.20% | |
| Form 40-33 ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 40-33 | SEC EDGAR | -0.21% | +0.55% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Aug 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.15% | -1.21% | |
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES JUNE 30, 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND DECLARES THIRD QUARTER 2026 DIVIDEND OF $0.48 PER SHARE | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.73% | -2.04% | |
| Form 10-Q ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.73% | -2.04% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jul 29 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.73% | -2.04% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jul 17 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.45% | -1.27% | |
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION SCHEDULES EARNINGS RELEASE FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.16% | +0.11% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jun 18 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.11% | +0.56% | |
| ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL $1 BILLION COMMERCIAL PAPER PROGRAM | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.88% | +0.11% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jun 04 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.88% | +0.11% | |
| Form 40-33 ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 40-33 | SEC EDGAR | -0.88% | +0.11% | |
| Form DEFA14A ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | +0.53% | +0.85% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation and Ares Strategic Income Fund Announce Increases in Size, Enhanced Terms and Extended Maturities for Bank-Led Revolving Credit Facilities | Press release | Business Wire | +0.51% | +0.80% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: May 21 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.51% | +0.80% | |
| Form DEF 14A ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Aug 13 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -0.63% | -1.16% | |
| Form DEFA14A ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | -0.63% | -1.16% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: May 11 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.48% | +0.48% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: May 07 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.21% | -1.22% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $800 Million 5.550% Unsecured Notes Due 2030 | Press release | Business Wire | -0.36% | +0.89% | |
| Form 497AD ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 497AD | SEC EDGAR | -0.36% | +0.89% | |
| Form PRE 14A ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Aug 13 | SEC filing · Form PRE | SEC EDGAR | +0.10% | -0.05% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Announces March 31, 2026 Financial Results and Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share | Press release | Business Wire | +1.22% | +2.27% | |
| Form 10-Q ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Mar 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +1.22% | +2.27% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Apr 28 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.22% | +2.27% | |
| Form DEFA14A ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | -0.13% | -0.05% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release For The First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -1.57% | -2.10% | |
| Form 10-K/A ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.19% | -0.39% | |
| Form DEF 14A ARES CAPITAL CORP For: May 07 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -0.29% | -0.90% | |
| Form DEFA14A ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form DEFA14A | SEC EDGAR | -0.29% | -0.90% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Feb 25 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.92% | +2.71% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Announces December 31, 2025 Financial Results and Declares First Quarter 2026 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share | Press release | Business Wire | -1.15% | +0.31% | |
| Form 10-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.15% | +0.31% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Feb 04 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -1.15% | +0.31% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Announces Tax Reporting Information for Calendar Year 2025 | Press release | Business Wire | -2.08% | -1.81% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Jan 12 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.24% | -0.20% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | -0.53% | -0.68% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Prices Public Offering of $750 Million 5.250% Unsecured Notes Due 2031 | Press release | Business Wire | -0.53% | -0.68% | |
| Form 497AD ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 497AD | SEC EDGAR | -0.53% | -0.68% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Dec 03 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.29% | +0.38% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Announces September 30, 2025 Financial Results and Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.48 Per Share | Press release | Business Wire | -0.83% | +0.34% | |
| Form 10-Q ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Sep 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.83% | +0.34% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Oct 28 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.83% | +0.34% | |
| Form 40-17G ARES CAPITAL CORP | SEC filing · Form 40-17G | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -0.94% | |
| Ares Capital Corporation Schedules Earnings Release for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 | Press release | ACCESS Newswire | +0.25% | +1.29% | |
| Form 8-K ARES CAPITAL CORP For: Sep 09 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.09% | +0.45% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the ARCC section they belong to.
Where else ARCC is measured.
ARCC earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings →
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| Ticker | Events | Median 30-min | % positive |
|---|---|---|---|
| General American Investors, Inc. (GAM) | 239 | 0.00% | 45% |
| Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) | 239 | 0.00% | 43% |
| MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (MOFG) | 238 | +0.02% | 51% |
| First Western Financial, Inc. (MYFW) | 236 | 0.00% | 27% |
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How the numbers are made.
How is Ares Capital Corporation - Closed End Fund's median reaction calculated?
Every labeled ARCC news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 238 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 35% of ARCC's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does ARCC's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.