Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Ares Capital shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Ares Capital stock is Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP, with 17.0 million shares (2.37% of the company), worth about $342.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 13.3%.
In Q2 2026, 821 institutional holdings reports listed 244.0 million shares worth $5.83 billion, down 0.8% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 8 transactions in the last two years: no sales and 7 purchases. The newest one on file is from February 9, 2026 (Markowicz Jana, Chief Operating Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 9, 2026.
Ares Capital Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Ares Capital shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP | 17.0 million | 2.37% | $342.0M |
| Van Eck Associates Corp. | 13.3 million | 1.85% | $267.0M |
| UBS Financial Services, Inc. | 13.2 million | 1.83% | $264.0M |
| State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio | 10.7 million | 1.48% | $214.0M |
| Bank of America NA (Charlotte, North Carolina) | 8.9 million | 1.24% | $179.0M |
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 7.9 million | 1.09% | $158.0M |
| Generali Asset Management SpA SGR | 7.5 million | 1.05% | $151.0M |
| Legal & General Investment Management Ltd. | 6.5 million | 0.91% | $131.0M |
| Two Sigma Investments LP | 5.9 million | 0.82% | $118.0M |
| Wells Fargo Bank NA | 4.5 million | 0.62% | $89.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Ares Capital institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 821 | 244.0 million | $5.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 839 | 246.0 million | $4.4B |
| Q4 2025 | 860 | 241.0 million | $4.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 818 | 233.0 million | $4.8B |
| Q2 2025 | 877 | 229.0 million | $5.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 863 | 217.0 million | $4.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 853 | 201.0 million | $4.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 776 | 191.0 million | $4.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Ares Capital insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markowicz Jana | Feb 9, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase at price 19.20 per share. | $288,000 |
| Lem Scott C | Feb 6, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase at price 19.29 per share. | $100,038 |
| Henson Mary Beth | Feb 5, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 19.14 per share. | $76,560 |
| Schnbell Michael Kort | Feb 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 19.13 per share. | $239,125 |
| Schnbell Michael Kort | Oct 31, 2025 | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 20.39 per share. | $265,070 |
| Miller James Robert | Mar 3, 2025 | President | Purchase at price 23.32 per share. | $932,800 |
| Arougheti Michael J | Feb 18, 2025 | Officer and Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bates Ann Torre | Feb 11, 2025 | Director | Purchase at price 22.75 per share. | $136,500 |
Newest 8 of 8 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Ares Capital stock?
Morgan Stanley AIP GP LP, with 2.37% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Van Eck Associates Corp. (1.85%) and UBS Financial Services, Inc. (1.83%).
How many institutions own Ares Capital stock?
821 institutional holdings reports listed Ares Capital shares in Q2 2026, 244.0 million shares in all worth $5.83 billion.
Are Ares Capital insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported no sales and 7 purchases (8 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 9, 2026.
