Ares Management Stock Falls as Q4 Earnings Miss, Expenses Rise Y/Y

Key Takeaways Ares Management posted Q4 after-tax realized income of $1.45 per share, missing estimates despite Y/Y growth.ARES saw total expenses rise 27.3% year over year to $1.25B, pressuring quarterly results.Ares Management's total AUM grew 28.5% year over year to $622.5B, supported by inflows and acquisitions.Ares Management Corporation’s (ARES) fourth-quarter 2025 after-tax realized income per share of $1.45 missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.71. However, the bottom line increased from $1.23 p ...