Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Ares Management shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Ares Management stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 15.9 million shares (7.35% of the company), worth about $2.27 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 53.9%.
In Q2 2026, 873 institutional holdings reports listed 253.0 million shares worth $25.30 billion, up 22.2% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 67 transactions in the last two years: 31 sales worth $830.00 million and 3 purchases. The newest one on file is from February 20, 2026 (Olian Judy D., Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 20, 2026.
Ares Management Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Ares Management shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 15.9 million | 7.35% | $2.3B |
| Fiduciary Trust Company International | 13.9 million | 6.43% | $2.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 13.8 million | 6.37% | $2.0B |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 13.4 million | 6.19% | $1.9B |
| Managed Account Advisors LLC | 12.3 million | 5.71% | $1.8B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 10.9 million | 5.06% | $1.6B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (World Investors) | 10.6 million | 4.93% | $1.5B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 9.7 million | 4.48% | $1.4B |
| State Street Corporation | 9.0 million | 4.16% | $1.3B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 6.9 million | 3.21% | $991.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Ares Management institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 873 | 253.0 million | $25.3B |
| Q1 2026 | 856 | 207.0 million | $22.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 876 | 209.0 million | $33.6B |
| Q3 2025 | 824 | 200.0 million | $31.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 818 | 193.0 million | $33.4B |
| Q1 2025 | 779 | 185.0 million | $27.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 756 | 180.0 million | $31.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 690 | 187.0 million | $29.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Ares Management insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olian Judy D. | Feb 20, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 124.43 per share. | $59,726 |
| Bhutani Ashish | Feb 6, 2026 | Director | Purchase at price 126.61 per share. | $1.3M |
| Sagati Aghili Naseem | Feb 4, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 126.68 - 137.72 per share. | $529,032 |
| Sagati Aghili Naseem | Jan 30, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Phillips Jarrod | Jan 30, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Jacobson Blair Victor | Jan 30, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arougheti Michael J | Jan 30, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Deveer Robert Kipp Iii | Jan 30, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sagati Aghili Naseem | Jan 22, 2026 | General Counsel | Sale at price 161.36 - 163.94 per share. | $299,239 |
| Sagati Aghili Naseem | Jan 20, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Phillips Jarrod | Jan 20, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kaplan David B | Dec 16, 2025 | Officer and Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 67 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Ares Management stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.35% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Fiduciary Trust Company International (6.43%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.37%).
How many institutions own Ares Management stock?
873 institutional holdings reports listed Ares Management shares in Q2 2026, 253.0 million shares in all worth $25.30 billion.
Are Ares Management insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 31 sales and 3 purchases (67 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 20, 2026.
