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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)
1.73
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$169
+20.5%
Highest Price Target
$205
+46.1%
Lowest Price Target
$127
-9.5%
Short Interest
13.1%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | TD Cowen | Bill Katz— | +10.5% | $153 → $155 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 3, 2026 | JP Morgan | Kenneth Worthington— | +9.0% | $143 → $153 | Maintained | Overweight |