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 November 2026 at $134.61, up 5.04% for the month and −9.34% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ARES is −16.72%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +8.80% versus its 200-day moving average ($123.72), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ARES has underperformed the S&P 500 by −47.40%, with a relative strength index reading of 72.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Ares Management Corporation ended November 2026 at $134.61, posting a monthly return of +5.04%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +5.22%.
The current quarter stands at +15.87% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +8.80% versus the 200-day moving average ($123.72).
Year-to-date, ARES is −16.72% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −27.34%. The stock is currently −25.71% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.32%.
| Period | ARES | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.99% | −0.36% | +1.35% |
| 1 Week | +0.47% | +2.59% | −2.12% |
| 1 Month | +5.04% | −0.18% | +5.22% |
| 3 Months | −4.76% | −2.37% | −2.39% |
| 6 Months | +4.73% | +0.83% | +3.90% |
| YTD | −16.72% | +10.62% | −27.34% |
| 12 Months | −9.34% | +12.25% | −21.59% |
| 3 Years | +23.97% | +71.37% | −47.40% |
| 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 | Sep 2026 | −18.86% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | −14.23% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | −13.76% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | −13.38% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −7.68% |
| Q4 2025 | +1.09% |
| Q1 2026 | −32.50% |
| Q2 2026 | +2.03% |
| Q3 2026 | +4.37% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +15.87% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +73.76% |
| 2024 | +48.86% |
| 2025 | −8.70% |
| 2026 | −16.72% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $181.19 (2025-12-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.80 (2026-03-12) |
| Current Price | $134.61 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $123.72 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +8.80% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.32% (2026-03-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −25.71% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 72.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −47.40% |
| RS Peak | 133.5 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 58.7 (Mar 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ARES's return for this report period?
ARES returned +5.04% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ARES outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ARES: −16.72% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ARES's 12-month return?
−9.34% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ARES above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +8.80% versus 200DMA ($123.72).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.32% on 2026-03-12.