ARCC's Q4 Earnings Meet, Stock Up on Higher Total Investment Income

Key Takeaways Ares Capital shares rose 2.3% as Q4 core EPS met estimates despite a 9.1% yearly decline.Ares Capital Q4 total investment income increased 4.5% to $793M, helped by fees and interest.Ares Capital made $5.83B in Q4 gross commitments and exited $4.75B, with a $29.5B portfolio.Shares of Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) gained 2.3% following the announcement of fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results. Quarterly core earnings of 50 cents per share met the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line f ...