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Market sentiment signals for Ares Management (ARES): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
26 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
3.55
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$170
+19.0%
Highest Price Target
$205
+43.8%
Lowest Price Target
$127
-10.9%
Short Interest
13.6%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Chris Kotowski— | +13.7% | $151 → $162 | Maintained | Outperform |
| Aug 3, 2026 | TD Cowen | Bill Katz— | +8.7% | $153 → $155 | Maintained | Buy |