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A report on July 24, 2026 shows that Representative Pete Sessions from Texas sale stock in Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. According to the July filing, the transaction occurred on July
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Business development companies (BDCs) are resuming debt issuance after a period of market freeze, with Barings BDC issuing $350 million in bonds at 6.5% interest. While this signals easing credit concerns in the sector, the shift to fixed-rate debt presents both opportunities and risks depending on future interest rate movements.
Read original at the-motley-foolA comparison of three high-yield dividend stocks over the past decade reveals that dividend growth matters more than initial yield. AGNC Investment's dividend income fell 33% due to interest rate changes, while Ares Capital grew dividends 26% and ONEOK increased them 74%. ONEOK delivered the highest total return despite having the lowest initial yield, demonstrating that earnings growth and dividend growth are more important long-term factors than high starting yields.
Read original at the-motley-foolAres Capital, the world's largest BDC, has maintained or raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years despite a 9.8% forward yield. As a BDC required to pay out 90% of taxable income as dividends, Ares finances middle-market companies through its $29.3 billion portfolio. While current EPS projections show a slight shortfall in covering dividends this year, analysts expect EPS to rise in 2027 as interest rates stabilize, supporting the dividend streak.
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