Ares Capital Stock Forward View - Simple Moving Average

ARCC Stock  USD 17.86  0.27  1.53%   
At present, RSI for Ares Capital stands at 40, indicating moderately negative momentum. For Ares Capital, this sub-50 reading points to a soft downward drift rather than an aggressive selloff.
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Predicting Ares Capital's future price is a multi-variable problem that combines fundamental signals, technical structure, and market sentiment. This module focuses specifically on the hype and news dimension of that forecast.
This section summarizes Ares Capital headline activity and related price response context.
The Simple Moving Average forecasted value of Ares Capital on the next trading day is expected to be 17.86 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.22 and the sum of the absolute errors of 12.92.
Ares Capital after-hype prediction price
    
  $ 17.86  
The hype panel supports comparisons with forecasting models, technical signals, analyst consensus, and earnings.
Use Historical Fundamental Analysis of Ares Capital to cross-verify projections for Ares Capital. The view provides historical context for the projection set.
For more information on how to buy Ares Stock please use our How to Buy Ares Stock guide.

Ares Capital Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Ares price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Ares using various technical indicators. When you analyze Ares charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
A two period moving average forecast for Ares Capital is based on an daily price series in which the stock price on a given day is replaced by the mean of that price and the preceding price. This model is best suited to price patterns experiencing average volatility.

Simple Moving Average Price Forecast For the 16th of March 2026

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Moving Average forecasted value of Ares Capital on the next trading day is expected to be 17.86 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.22 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.08 , and the sum of the absolute errors of 12.92 .
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Ares Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Ares Capital's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Stock Forecast Pattern

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Forecasted Value

Forecasting Ares Capital for the next session involves measuring the model's historical ability to define credible downside and upside scenarios. Investors should still remember that no empirical framework consistently proves that one family of forecasting models will outperform all other approaches in live markets.
Market Value
17.86
17.86
Expected Value
19.27
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Ares Capital stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Ares Capital stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria111.8817
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors 0.0452
MADMean absolute deviation0.2191
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0115
SAESum of the absolute errors12.925
The simple moving average model is conceptually a linear regression of the current value of Ares Capital price series against current and previous (unobserved) value of Ares Capital. In time series analysis, the simple moving-average model is a very common approach for modeling univariate price series models including forecasting prices into the future
The concept of mean reversion suggests that Ares Capital's price will eventually return toward its long-run average. High prices may deter value investors, while unusually low prices often attract buyers who anticipate a recovery.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
16.4517.8619.27
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
14.0815.4919.65
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
17.6018.5119.43
Details
Competitive analysis for Ares Capital compares its financial performance, valuation multiples, and growth trajectory against sector peers. This peer-relative view often uncovers mispricing that single-company analysis would miss.

After-Hype Price Density Analysis

The price distribution graph for Ares Capital visualizes the statistical uncertainty around our prediction model's output. Investors should interpret the full distribution of Ares Capital's outcomes, not just the central tendency, when making decisions.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

The downside and upside margins for Ares Capital after major news events are estimated from historical precedent. Ares Capital's after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 16.45 and 19.27, respectively. This approach captures the empirical distribution of Ares Capital's short-term price reactions without assuming any particular model of future behavior.
Current Value
17.86
17.86
After-hype Price
19.27
Upside
The after-hype framework applied to Ares Capital assumes a 3 months review window and focuses on post-sentiment normalization rather than raw momentum. This view is most useful when investors want to compare sentiment-driven price extension with a more measured post-news scenario.

Price Outlook Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Ares Capital is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Ares Capital backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Ares Capital, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.15 
1.41
  0.01 
  0.01 
14 Events
5 Events
In 14 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
17.86
17.86
0.00 
3,525  
Notes

Hype Timeline

Ares Capital is presently traded for 17.86. The company has historical hype elasticity of 0.01, and average elasticity to hype of competition of -0.01. Ares is forecasted not to react to the next headline, with the price staying at about the same level, and average media hype impact volatility is over 100%. The immediate return on the next news is forecasted to be very small, whereas the daily expected return is presently at -0.15%. %. The volatility of related hype on Ares Capital is about 3133.33%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 17.85. About 35.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 0.9. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Ares Capital had its last dividend issued on the 13th of March 2026. Given the investment horizon of 90 days the next forecasted press release will be in 14 days.
Use Historical Fundamental Analysis of Ares Capital to cross-verify projections for Ares Capital. The view provides historical context for the projection set.
For more information on how to buy Ares Stock please use our How to Buy Ares Stock guide.

Related Hype Analysis

The relationship between Ares Capital and its sector peers means that news affecting one company often reverberates across Ares Capital's competitive landscape. Tracking peer hype helps investors anticipate Ares Capital's likely short-term price behavior.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
TPVGTriplepoint Venture Growth 0.00 0 per month 0.00 -0.18 1.71 -2.97 9.03
TSLXSixth Street Specialty 0.00 0 per month 0.00 -0.17 2.13 -2.96 8.19
MAINMain Street Capital 0.04 19 per month 0.00 -0.06 2.59 -2.42 6.68
CSWCCapital Southwest 0.00 0 per month 0.00  0.02 2.08 -2.50 7.72
GAINGladstone Investment-0.10 10 per month 0.84 0.08 1.77 -1.29 4.62
PFLTPennantPark Floating Rate 0.00 0 per month 0.00 -0.10 1.95 -2.96 6.18
PSECProspect Capital 0.00 0 per month 2.01 0.06 4.35 -3.40 14.13
HTGCHercules Capital 0.63 10 per month 0.00 -0.19 2.59 -3.81 11.40
GLADGladstone Capital-1.02 6 per month 0.00 -0.15 2.04 -1.83 8.85
HRZNHorizon Technology Finance 0.00 0 per month 0.00 -0.16 1.89 -5.09 26.13
SCMStellus Capital Investment 0.02 7 per month 0.00 -0.25 1.72 -3.86 10.97
CGBDCarlyle Secured Lending-0.11 11 per month 0.00 -0.12 2.23 -2.48 7.45

Other Forecasting Options for Ares Capital

Whether a novice or experienced investor, anyone considering Ares needs to understand the dynamics of Ares Capital's price movement. Price charts for Ares Stock contain a significant amount of noise that can distort investment decisions.

Ares Capital Related Equities

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Ares Capital Market Strength Events

Analyzing market strength indicators for Ares Capital enables investors to understand how the stock performs relative to overall market momentum. These indicators are valuable tools for identifying when to enter or exit positions in Ares Capital.

Ares Capital Risk Indicators

Identifying and analyzing Ares Capital's key risk indicators is a foundational step in projecting how its price may evolve. This process helps investors quantify the risk associated with Ares Capital's and decide how to manage it.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Ares Capital

Coverage intensity for Ares Capital matters because narrative visibility can influence sentiment, participation, and volatility around the name. This is most useful when investors want to understand why a security is suddenly drawing more public discussion.

Ares Capital Short Properties

Short sentiment tied to Ares Capital matters because heavier bearish pressure can change how quickly future price expectations become unstable. The practical goal is to identify when the balance between long and short participation may be changing the quality of the setup.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding699 M
Cash And Short Term Investments924 M

More Resources for Ares Stock Analysis

Understanding Ares Capital typically begins with financial statements and long-term trend review. Key ratios help frame profitability, efficiency, and growth context for Ares Capital Stock. Outlined below are key reports that provide context for Ares Capital Stock:
Use Historical Fundamental Analysis of Ares Capital to cross-verify projections for Ares Capital. The view provides historical context for the projection set.
For more information on how to buy Ares Stock please use our How to Buy Ares Stock guide.
Ares Capital at P/E 5.58 and ROE 9.39% (12.82 Billion market cap) - this analysis works best as a complementary layer when evaluating how the position fits in a broader portfolio. Those return and profitability levels shape the investment picture - the supplemental tools help investors decide if they are sustainable. You can also try the Commodity Channel module to use Commodity Channel Index to analyze current equity momentum.
The market value of Ares Capital is measured differently than book value, which reflects Ares accounting equity. Ares Capital's market capitalization is 12.82 B. A P/B ratio of 0.9 suggests Ares Capital trades near or below book value. Enterprise value stands at 28.13 B. The intrinsic value concept focuses on underlying worth, which can diverge from market price and book value. Valuation work aligns these measures into a single context.
It is useful to distinguish Ares Capital's value from its trading price, which are computed with different methods. For Ares Capital, key inputs include a P/E ratio of 5.58, a P/B ratio of 0.9, a profit margin of 42.56%, and ROE of 9.39%. Ares Capital's trading price represents the transaction level agreed by market participants.