Ares Capital Corp Reports Q2 2026 Results; Declares $0.48 Q3 Dividend

What Happened On July 29, 2026, Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) filed an 8-K and issued a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company also announced that its board declared a third-quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.48 per share, payable September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 29, 2026; financial results cover the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q2 2026).
• Dividend declared: $0.48 per share for Q3 2026.
• Dividend payment schedule: record date September 15, 2026; payment date September 30, 2026.
• Press release with the quarterly results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Why It Matters The 8-K gives investors Ares Capital’s latest quarterly earnings update and confirms the company’s planned cash distribution for Q3 2026. The dividend declaration and the published quarterly results are material items that can affect income-focused investors and may influence the stock’s short-term market reaction. Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the full financial details and metrics.