Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Free Cash Flow CAGR:-59.54%(TTM)
Free cash flow CAGR uses precomputed cash-flow statement history.
Over longer horizons, Ares Management Corporation's Free Cash Flow CAGR averages 39.08% over 3 years and 39.08% over 5 years.The TTM figure compares the trailing 12 months (sum of the latest four quarters) with the 12 months before that. Rows in the history table compare fiscal years, and the quarterly table compares single quarters; the three measure different windows and will differ. Free cash flow CAGR measures how Ares Management Corporation's cash generation has grown. FCF represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
ARES Free Cash Flow CAGR Chart
Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
ARES Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
ARES Free Cash Flow CAGR History
| Year | Start FCF | End FCF | Change | % Change | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.70B | $3.19B | +$495.14M | +18.34% | +18.34% |
| 2024 | $-300.44M | $2.70B | +$3.00B | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | $-769.91M | $-300.44M | +$469.46M | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | $-2.62B | $-769.91M | +$1.85B | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | $-441.60M | $-2.62B | $-2.18B | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | $-2.10B | $-441.60M | +$1.66B | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | $-1.44B | $-2.10B | $-664.34M | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | $-1.90B | $-1.44B | +$460.70M | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | $-637.57M | $-1.90B | $-1.26B | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | $-538.66M | $-637.57M | $-98.91M | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | $1.52B | $-538.66M | $-2.05B | -135.53% | N/A |
| 2014 | $2.16B | $1.52B | $-646.71M | -29.90% | -29.90% |
| 2013 | $2.74B | $2.16B | $-572.37M | -20.93% | -20.93% |
| 2012 | $2.46B | $2.74B | +$277.58M | +11.30% | +11.30% |
Quarterly Free Cash Flow: QoQ & YoY
| Quarter | Value | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $390.87M | — | -80.2% |
| Q4 2025 | -$499.48M | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $1.33B | +238.4% | +63.2% |
| Q2 2025 | $392.78M | -80.1% | -2.5% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.97B | +147.0% | +188.3% |
| Q4 2024 | $798.31M | -2.0% | — |
| Q3 2024 | $814.42M | +102.1% | +175.9% |
| Q2 2024 | $402.93M | -41.1% | — |
| Q1 2024 | $683.97M | — | -2.1% |
| Q4 2023 | -$583.06M | — | -194.6% |
| Q3 2023 | $295.22M | — | — |
| Q2 2023 | -$711.30M | — | +11.3% |
| Q1 2023 | $698.70M | — | +224.0% |
| Q4 2022 | -$197.91M | — | +74.1% |
| Q3 2022 | $14.65M | — | — |
| Q2 2022 | -$802.27M | — | -141.2% |
QoQ = change vs the prior quarter; YoY = change vs the same quarter a year earlier.
About Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management Corporation functions as an investment firm specializing in alternative assets, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Tradable Credit division oversees diverse investment vehicles, including pooled funds and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, alongside publicly traded products and sub-advised funds aimed at retail investors, all within the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. The Direct Lending segment delivers financial solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. Through its Private Equity arm, the company primarily targets investments where it holds a majority or shared controlling interest, focusing on companies that are currently under-capitalized. The Real Estate group is involved in financing new property developments and the strategic repositioning of existing assets, often taking control or majority-control stakes. This group also creates and invests in specialized financing opportunities for middle-market commercial real estate owners and operators. Established in 1997, the company, formerly known as Ares Management, L.P., is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and maintains a global footprint with additional offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC serves as its general partner.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Michael J. Arougheti