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 October 2026 at $115.62, down 0.47% for the month and −19.50% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ARES is −28.47%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +14.09% YTD.
- The stock is trading −10.33% versus its 200-day moving average ($128.94), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ARES has underperformed the S&P 500 by −73.77%, with a relative strength index reading of 59.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 61.5% — 24 positive months versus 15 negative months.
Ares Management Corporation ended October 2026 at $115.62, posting a monthly return of −0.47%. The S&P 500 returned +2.02% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.49%.
The current quarter stands at −0.47% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −10.33% versus the 200-day moving average ($128.94).
Year-to-date, ARES is −28.47% against SPY +14.09%, a gap of −42.56%. The stock is currently −36.19% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −51.32%.
| Period | ARES | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.14% | −0.01% | −2.13% |
| 1 Week | −1.80% | −0.14% | −1.66% |
| 1 Month | −0.47% | +2.02% | −2.49% |
| 3 Months | −5.08% | +3.85% | −8.93% |
| 6 Months | +13.09% | +15.09% | −2.00% |
| YTD | −28.47% | +14.09% | −42.56% |
| 12 Months | −19.50% | +17.34% | −36.84% |
| 3 Years | +6.53% | +80.30% | −73.77% |
| 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) | −0.47% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +73.76% |
| 2024 | +48.86% |
| 2025 | −8.70% |
| 2026 | −28.47% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $181.19 (2025-12-10) |
| 52-Week Low | $95.80 (2026-03-12) |
| Current Price | $115.62 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $128.94 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −10.33% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −51.32% (2026-03-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −36.19% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 59.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −73.77% |
| RS Peak | 131 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 57.6 (Mar 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ARES's return for this report period?
ARES returned −0.47% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-10-13.
Has ARES outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ARES: −28.47% vs SPY: +14.09%.
What is ARES's 12-month return?
−19.50% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ARES above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −10.33% versus 200DMA ($128.94).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−51.32% on 2026-03-12.