The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Ares (NYSE:ARES) and the rest of the asset management stocks fared in Q2.
New York, NY – October 14, 2025 – Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) experienced a significant boost in its stock performance today, with shares trading up by an impressive 4.88% to reach $148.53 in midday trading. This notable ascent, a gain of $4.90 from its previous close, signals robust
Shares of alternative asset manager Ares Management (NYSE:ARES) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Oppenheimer upgraded its rating on the stock to 'Outperform' from 'Perform' and set a price target of $180. The firm pointed to a recent sharp sell-off in financial stocks that created what it saw as a buying opportunity. Oppenheimer noted that after months of stability, the sell-off had pushed the average valuation of these stocks down significantly. This change prompted the more positive outlook on Ares Management, as technical indicators also showed the stock was in oversold territory.
Growth boosts valuation multiples, but it doesn’t always last forever.
Companies that cannot maintain it are often penalized with large declines in market value, a lesson ingrained in investors who lost money in tech stocks during 2022.
Even though Ares (currently trading at $148.64 per share) has gained 20.6% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 34.7% return during that period. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the U.S. government hurtled toward a potential shutdown, sparking economic uncertainty and weighing on investor confidence.
The financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with the private credit market emerging as a dominant force in corporate financing. As traditional banks face increasing pressure on their net interest margins (NIMs) due to anticipated interest rate cuts and stringent regulations, companies are increasingly turning to alternative lenders for
