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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)
0.77
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$170
+28.8%
Highest Price Target
$205
+55.8%
Lowest Price Target
$127
-3.5%
Short Interest
14.8%
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— | +23.1% | $151 → $162 | Maintained | Outperform |
| Aug 3, 2026 | TD Cowen | Bill Katz— | +17.8% | $153 → $155 | Maintained | Buy |