Ares Management's 0.4 Billion Volume Ranks 326th as Q2 Earnings and 24% AUM Growth Drive Strong Performance

Ares Management (ARES) closed August 1, 2025, down 1.46% with a $0.4 billion trading volume, ranking 326th in market activity. The firm reported Q2 2025 earnings, posting $137.1 million in GAAP net income and $409.1 million in fee-related earnings. Management highlighted 24% year-over-year growth in assets under management (AUM) and management fees, driven by robust fundraising and market appreciation across strategies. CEO Michael Arougheti noted the second-highest quarterly gross fundraising and strong investor demand in institutional, wealth, and insurance channels.

Ares also closed $8.8 billion in U.S. direct lending commitments across 70 transactions in Q2 2025, with a 12-month trailing volume of $46.5 billion. Transactions spanned sectors including healthcare technology, specialty chemicals, and insurance, underscoring the firm’s diversified deal flow. CFO Jarrod Phillips emphasized the GCP International acquisition’s full-quarter impact, aligning with strategic goals to enhance synergies and capitalize on a $150+ billion capital pool.

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