Ares Commercial Real Estate stock falls 4.70 percent while target is USD 5.25

Published on 10/05/2026 at 19:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Ares Commercial Real Estate stock was last at USD 3.65 on October 5, 2026, below its USD 5.25 average target. Q2 distributable EPS reached USD 0.12 versus USD 0.04 consensus.

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Ares Commercial Real Estate (ISIN US04013V1089) was trading at USD 3.65 on the NYSE on October 5, 2026, down 4.70 percent from the prior close. The latest analyst view carries a Reduce rating, while the average 12-month target is USD 5.25.

Q2 earnings beat estimates

For Q2 2026, Ares Commercial Real Estate reported distributable earnings of USD 0.12 per share, which was USD 0.08 above the USD 0.04 consensus estimate. Revenue reached USD 14.36 million versus analyst expectations of USD 10.96 million, according to MarketBeat in its September 27, 2026 report.

The same quarterly update showed a negative net margin of 8.04 percent, contrasting with the positive distributable earnings figure. That difference matters because the mortgage REIT uses distributable earnings to describe recurring income, while the margin reflects the reported earnings base.

Reduce rating sets the tone

The consensus rating is Reduce, based on seven covering firms: two sell ratings, four hold ratings and one buy rating. The average target of USD 5.25 lies 43.8 percent above the October 5 price of USD 3.65, according to MarketBeat.

MarketBeat lists a high target of USD 5.50 and a low target of USD 5.00. The spread is modest relative to the rating split, leaving the income profile and portfolio credit performance as the central points for assessing the stock.

Dividend date approaches

Ares Commercial Real Estate declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.15, equal to USD 0.60 on an annualized basis. The dividend yield was listed at 14.3 percent, while the payout ratio was negative 750.00 percent, according to MarketBeat.

The company focuses on commercial real estate lending and related investments through a mortgage REIT structure. Its portfolio includes loans secured by commercial properties across office, multifamily, industrial, retail and hospitality assets, according to MarketBeat.

ACRE stock trades near yearly low

At USD 3.65 on October 5, 2026, the stock matched its 52-week low of USD 3.65 and remained below the 52-week high of USD 5.89. Market capitalization stood at USD 202.5 million, with volume of 603,054 shares.