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Market sentiment signals for Ares Management (ARES): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
28 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.84
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$165
+45.5%
Highest Price Target
$205
+80.5%
Lowest Price Target
$127
+11.8%
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 19, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Crispin Love— | +25.9% | $150 → $143 | Maintained | Overweight |
| Oct 13, 2026 | UBS | Michael Brown— | +18.0% | $142 → $134 | Maintained | Neutral |