---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001287750-24-000009"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ARCC"
cik: "0001287750"
company_name: "ARES CAPITAL CORP"
filed_at: "2024-02-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-06T06:46:30.804094+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ares Capital posts Q4 Core EPS $0.63, FY Core EPS $2.37; declares $0.48 dividend

## Summary
- GAAP net income per share Q4 $0.72 (vs $0.34 YoY); FY 2023 GAAP EPS $2.75 (vs $1.21).
- Core EPS Q4 $0.63 (flat YoY); FY Core EPS $2.37 vs $2.02, on higher net investment income.
- Net asset value per share $19.24, up from $18.40; debt/equity ratio improved to 1.07x from 1.29x.
- Declared Q1 2024 dividend of $0.48/share, payable March 29, record March 15 (unchanged regular rate).
- In Jan 2024 issued $1B 5.875% unsecured notes due 2029; stock repurchase program (up to $1B) extended to Feb 2025.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001287750-24-000009
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ARCC
- cik: 0001287750
- company_name: ARES CAPITAL CORP
- filed_at: 2024-02-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000009/0001287750-24-000009-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287750/000128775024000009/arcc-20240207.htm

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