Credit Group — Operating Expenses
Ares Management Corporation Credit Group — Operating Expenses remained flat by 0.0% to $219.89M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.5%, from $223.32M to $219.89M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Credit Group — Operating Expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 1.0% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to revenue indicates improved operating leverage, while a sharp increase may signal rising administrative costs or aggressive headcount expansion.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the total costs incurred to manage the credit investment business, including compensation, administ...
Peer comparison
Commonly tracked as operating expense ratio or SG&A in financial services firms.
ares_segment_credit_group_operating_expensesHistorical Data
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $862.26M | $893.27M | $879.57M |
| YoY Change | — | +3.6% | -1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ares Management Corporation's credit group — operating expenses?
- Ares Management Corporation (ARES) reported credit group — operating expenses of $219.89M in Q4 2025.
- How has Ares Management Corporation's credit group — operating expenses changed year-over-year?
- Ares Management Corporation's credit group — operating expenses decreased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $223.32M to $219.89M.
- What is the long-term trend for Ares Management Corporation's credit group — operating expenses?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Ares Management Corporation's credit group — operating expenses has grown at a 1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $862.26M to $879.57M.
- What does credit group — operating expenses mean?
- The total costs required to run the credit business segment.