

Four dividend stocks are hitting their ex-date deadlines this week, and for one of them, the window to collect the next payment slams shut at today's closing bell.

HB Wealth Management LLC lowered its position in Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC) by 33.4% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 101,316 shares of the investment management company's stock after selling 50,873 shares during the quarter. HB

In the most recent trading session, Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $19.7, indicating a -1.7% shift from the previous trading day.

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ares Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: ARCC) announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.250% notes due 2033.

I bought the dip in Ares Capital Corporation earlier this summer. However, I recently sold my position. I detail why in this article.

Ares Capital (ARCC) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Ares Capital remains my top BDC pick, offering a durable 9.6% yield and industry-leading underwriting through credit normalization. Q2 2026 showcased resilient credit metrics, accelerating deal flow, and enhanced funding flexibility, with $6 billion in liquidity and a new commercial paper program. Dividend coverage is robust: NII, TTM core earnings, and $1.38/share spillover reserve support the $0.48 quarterly payout, with 60 consecutive stable or rising payments.

Ares Capital is upgraded to a buy, trading at a rare sub-average premium to NAV and offering a 9.6% dividend yield. ARCC's $1.5B backlog, floating-rate portfolio, and new $1B commercial paper program position it well for a higher-rate environment. Portfolio diversification remains strong, with minimal AI/software risk and robust spillover income supporting distributions.