Ares Management LP
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Ares Management LP (ARES)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.1% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 89.8%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.42 | 16,882,527 | +4.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.05 | 13,750,238 | +1.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc | 5.88 | 13,364,740 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Bank of America Corp | 5.21 | 11,855,596 | +182.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.80 | 10,924,590 | +1.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital World Investors | 4.68 | 10,644,025 | -9.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 4.19 | 9,526,077 | -14.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.95 | 8,978,721 | +4.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.97 | 6,748,327 | +13.2 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.97 | 6,760,994 | +0.8 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares Capital Management Ii Llc | Investment Advisor | 2,519,348 | 324,743,957 $ | Oct 30, 2026 | indirect |
| Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | 1,933,939 | 249,284,737 $ | Oct 26, 2026 | indirect |
| Jacobson Blair | Co-President | 1,095,221 | 141,173,987 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
| Joubert Paul G. | Director | 44,196 | 5,696,864 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Bhutani Ashish | Director | 35,799 | 4,614,491 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Lynton Michael | Director | 34,196 | 4,407,864 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Olian Judy D. | Director | 31,462 | 4,055,452 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Bush Antoinette Cook | Director | 24,168 | 3,115,255 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Naughton Eileen | Director | 8,586 | 1,106,735 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Ares Capital Management Ii Llc | Investment Advisor | Sell | 484,652 | 41.27 | 20,001,588 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | Buy | 20,834 | 24.07 | 501,466 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | Buy | 50,000 | 23.53 | 1,176,640 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jacobson Blair | Co-President | Other | 8,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Ares Management Llc | 10% Owner | Sell | 23,000,000 | 10.25 | 235,750,000 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Lynton Michael | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Olian Judy D. | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Joubert Paul G. | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Naughton Eileen | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bhutani Ashish | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Bush Antoinette Cook | Director | Other | 1,728 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.