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Market sentiment signals for Ares Management (ARES): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
28 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
11.26
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$166
+47.1%
Highest Price Target
$205
+82.2%
Lowest Price Target
$127
+12.9%
Short Interest
14.7%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | UBS | Michael Brown— | +19.1% | $142 → $134 | Maintained | Neutral |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TD Cowen | Bill Katz— | +41.3% | $163 → $159 | Maintained | Buy |