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Market sentiment signals for Ares Management (ARES): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
28 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
3.67
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$168
+42.6%
Highest Price Target
$205
+74.4%
Lowest Price Target
$127
+8.0%
Short Interest
15.3%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Daniel Welden— | +15.7% | $136 | Initiate | Overweight |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Crispin Love— | +27.6% | $150 | Initiate | Overweight |