Ares Capital Corporation reported second quarter 2026 financial results, posting GAAP net income per share of $0.24 and Core EPS of $0.47. The company declared a third quarter 2026 dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2026. As of June 30, 2026, portfolio investments at fair value totaled $29.3 billion, with net asset value per share at $19.35. The firm raised approximately $1.2 billion in additional financing during the quarter and launched a new commercial paper program. Ares Capital operates as a business development company providing direct loans and other investments to private middle market companies.

On June 18, 2026, Ares Capital Corporation and its subsidiary, ARCC FB Funding LLC, entered into a tenth amendment to their Revolving Credit and Security Agreement with BNP Paribas. This amendment increased the total commitments of the BNP Funding Facility by $200 million, raising the total capacity from $1.265 billion to $1.465 billion. The amendment also modified specific concentration limitations and advance rates for certain collateral loans while leaving other terms materially unchanged. Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company providing debt and equity financing to middle-market companies.

Ares Capital Corporation established a commercial paper program with an aggregate face or principal amount of Notes outstanding at any time not exceeding $1 billion. The net proceeds from the issuances of the Notes under the Program is expected to be used for general corporate purposes.