Patriot Investment Management Group 13F: New $545K Stake in ARCC

New Position Taken in Ares Capital Corporation

Patriot Investment Management Group established a brand-new stake in Ares Capital Corporation (NasdaqGS: ARCC), according to a Form 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2026. The firm picked up 28,531 shares of the asset management company. The reported value of the new holding stood at approximately $544,938.

Institutional 13F reports are backward-looking documents that reveal holdings as of the end of a prior quarter, meaning this purchase may not reflect the fund's current daily holdings.

Other Institutional Activity in Ares Capital Corporation

Other major financial institutions also adjusted their positions in Ares Capital Corporation during recent reporting periods. Morgan Stanley grew its holdings by 668,883 shares, ending with 17,022,990 shares worth about $318,670,361. UBS Group AG reduced its stake by 538,324 shares, leaving it with 13,778,805 shares valued at roughly $257,939,220. Van Eck Associates Corporation grew its holdings by 2,419,092 shares, ending with 13,306,095 shares worth about $249,090,089. STRS Ohio grew its holdings by 157,494 shares, ending with 10,657,085 shares worth about $199,500,623. Finally, Bank of America Corporation reduced its stake by 200,062 shares, leaving it with 8,935,191 shares valued at roughly $167,266,769.

Ares Capital Corporation Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of Ares Capital Corporation recently traded around $18.70 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $19.49 and below its 200-day moving average of $19.12. Over the past year, the shares have traded between a low of $17.40 and a high of $21.14.

Recent Earnings

For its trailing twelve months, Ares Capital Corporation reported $3,105,999,872 in revenue and earnings per share of $1.34. The company generated a net profit margin of 30.9% and a return on equity of 6.9%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for release on October 27, 2026.

Dividend

Investors in Ares Capital Corporation receive an annual dividend rate of $1.92 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 10.15%. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 143.3%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ares Capital Corporation

Company insiders were active in the stock earlier in the year. On February 5, 2026, Director Mary Beth Henson bought 4,000 shares at an average price of $19.14 for a total value of $76,560. On the same day, Chief Executive Officer Michael Kort Schnabel bought 12,500 shares at $19.13 per share, totaling $239,125. On February 6, 2026, Chief Financial Officer Scott C Lem bought 5,186 shares at $19.29 for a total of $100,038. Later, on February 9, 2026, Chief Operating Officer Jana Markowicz acquired 15,000 shares at $19.20 per share, spending $288,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts have updated their views on the stock ahead of upcoming results. On July 2, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating while lowering its price target to $18.50 from $19.00. On July 30, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating and lowered its target from $22.00 to $21.00. On the same date, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained an Outperform rating and adjusted its target from $21.00 to $20.00. Later, on September 1, 2026, UBS maintained a Neutral rating and raised its target to $21.00 from $19.00. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 13 analysts, with a mean price target of $20.77.

About Ares Capital Corporation

Ares Capital Corporation operates as a business development company that focuses on providing growth capital, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout support to middle-market companies. It helps finance corporate acquisitions, recapitalizations, and restructurings.

Bottom Line

Patriot Investment Management Group's new stake brings fresh attention to the asset manager as markets await the company's next earnings release on October 27, 2026. Because Form 13F filings are historic snapshots, investors should monitor upcoming filings to track whether the firm maintains or builds upon its new position.