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Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation

ARESNYSEFinancial Services● Active
$128.19
+$2.54(+2.02%)
Market Cap$42.1B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$195.26
52W Low$95.8
Overview

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

ARES · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$1.50B▼ -45.2% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$1.50B
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
-45.2%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$1.44B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$1.50BCash on Hand
Total Debt$14.91BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$13.41BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 9%Debt 91%

Ares Management Corporation carries a net debt position of $13.41B. Total debt ($14.91B) exceeds cash on hand ($1.50B). Ares Management Corporation cash vs debt ratio: 9% cash / 91% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$1.50B − $14.91B = −$13.41B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
ARES annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$1.50B-45.2%
Dec 31, 2024$2.74B+82.6%
Dec 31, 2023$1.50B+34.4%
Dec 31, 2022$1.11B-20.0%
Dec 31, 2021$1.39B+31.1%
ARES cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Financial Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

#CompanyCash & ST Inv.Cash/MCap
#1
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPM
$1.48T176.7%#2
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
BRK-B
$373.31B35.3%#3
Visa Inc.
Visa Inc.
V
$21.99B3.6%#4
Mastercard Incorporated
Mastercard Incorporated
MA
$10.90B2.5%
#5
Ares Management Corporation
Ares Management CorporationYOU
ARES
$1.50B3.6%
Financial Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Ares Management Corporation (ARES) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $1.50B, comprising $1.50B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Ares Management Corporation cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Ares Management Corporation cash reserves or cash position.

Ares Management Corporation annual cash on hand history shows decreased -45.2% in 2025: decreased -45.2% in 2025. Ares Management Corporation cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Ares Management Corporation carries total debt of $14.91B against cash of $1.50B, resulting in a net debt position of -$13.41B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

ARES cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation (ARES) has $1.50B in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $1.50B in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $1.44B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Ares Management Corporation · Ares Management Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025