Private-Credit Investors Remain Upbeat Amid Recent Turmoil
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 28 2025
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Source: WSJ
Investor Sentiment: Despite geopolitical uncertainties and U.S. tariff actions, investors in private-credit funds are looking to increase their allocations to this asset class, as indicated by a recent survey.
Market Dynamics: While deal activity in private credit has slowed due to uncertainty, large institutional investors remain attracted to credit funds, finding them more appealing compared to struggling asset classes like private equity and venture capital.
Analyst Views on ARES
Wall Street analysts forecast ARES stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ARES is 196.55 USD with a low forecast of 175.00 USD and a high forecast of 222.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 161.520
Low
175.00
Averages
196.55
High
222.00
Current: 161.520
Low
175.00
Averages
196.55
High
222.00
About ARES
Ares Management Corporation is an alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across various asset classes. Its segments include Credit Group, Private Equity Group, Real Assets Group, Secondaries Group, and Other. The Credit Group segment manages credit strategies across the liquid and illiquid spectrum, including liquid credit, alternative credit, direct lending and APAC credit. The Private Equity Group segment categorizes its investment strategies as corporate private equity, special opportunities and APAC private equity. The Real Assets Group segment manages comprehensive equity and debt strategies across real estate and infrastructure investments. The Secondaries Group segment invests in secondary markets across a range of alternative asset class strategies, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit. It has operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
