Rating Change
Wells Fargo analysts initiated coverage on Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) with a rating of Overweight on October 02, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage on Ares Management Corporation (ARES) with Overweight
Wells Fargo analysts initiated coverage on Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) with a rating of Overweight on October 02, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) · new coverage
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Overweight
- Price at event
- $117.84
- Market capitalization
- $36.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo initiated coverage of Ares Management Corporation (ARES) with an Overweight rating on October 2, 2026, as the stock trades at $117.83 with a $36.8 billion market capitalization.
Market Context
Ares Management Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $117.83 with a market capitalization of $36.8B. The stock has declined 26.5% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Wells Fargo provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Ares Management Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Ares Management Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | JP Morgan | Overweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ARES Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for ARES?
A rating of Overweight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the ARES forecast page.