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Market sentiment signals for Ares Capital (ARCC): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
18 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$22
+13.5%
Highest Price Target
$24
+25.7%
Lowest Price Target
$19
-3.1%
Short Interest
5.6%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Buyer
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | UBS | Melissa Wedel— | +9.9% | $21 → $21 | Upgrade | Neutral→Buy |
| Sep 1, 2026 | UBS | Doug Harter— | +9.9% | $19 → $21 | Maintained | Neutral |