ARES monthly performance report
Explore ARES's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ARES monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Ares Management Corporation (ARES) closed September 2026 at $123.80, down 13.53% for the month and −32.50% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ARES is −23.41%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.74% versus its 200-day moving average ($132.75), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ARES has underperformed the S&P 500 by −54.18%, with a relative strength index reading of 68.4.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Ares Management Corporation ended September 2026 at $123.80, posting a monthly return of −13.53%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −12.83%.
The current quarter stands at +11.22% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.74% versus the 200-day moving average ($132.75).
Year-to-date, ARES is −23.41% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −35.10%. The stock is currently −33.74% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.32%.
| Period | ARES | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.21% | −0.12% | −1.09% |
| 1 Week | −5.96% | −0.34% | −5.62% |
| 1 Month | −13.53% | −0.70% | −12.83% |
| 3 Months | −8.28% | +2.80% | −11.08% |
| 6 Months | +21.66% | +13.85% | +7.81% |
| YTD | −23.41% | +11.70% | −35.10% |
| 12 Months | −32.50% | +15.01% | −47.52% |
| 3 Years | +17.51% | +71.69% | −54.18% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +15.08% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | +14.95% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +13.86% |
| #4 | Jan 2025 | +11.97% |
| #5 | Aug 2026 | +11.77% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2026 | −25.16% |
| #2 | Mar 2025 | −14.23% |
| #3 | Feb 2025 | −13.76% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −13.53% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −13.38% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +18.14% |
| Q3 2025 | −7.68% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.09% |
| Q1 2026 | −32.50% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.03% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +11.22% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +73.76% |
| 2024 | +48.86% |
| 2025 | −8.70% |
| 2026 | −23.41% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $186.85 (2025-09-23) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.80 (2026-03-12) |
| Current Price | $123.80 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $132.75 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.74% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.32% (2026-03-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −33.74% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 68.4 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −54.18% |
| RS Peak | 138.7 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 61 (Mar 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ARES's return for this report period?
ARES returned −13.53% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ARES outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ARES: −23.41% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ARES's 12-month return?
−32.50% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ARES above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.74% versus 200DMA ($132.75).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.32% on 2026-03-12.