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Market sentiment signals for Ares Management (ARES): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
27 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$167
+36.3%
Highest Price Target
$205
+67.8%
Lowest Price Target
$130
+6.4%
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 27, 2026 | BMO Capital | Brennan Hawken— | +6.4% | $134 → $130 | Maintained | Market Perform |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Crispin Love— | +17.0% | $150 → $143 | Maintained | Overweight |