ARES CAPITAL CORP Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for ARES CAPITAL CORP (ARCC), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are ARCC insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, ARES CAPITAL CORP insiders reported 6 open-market purchases ($1.2M) and 0 sales ($0) — net buying of $1.2M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 61 Form 4 filings for ARCC: 58 buys ($14.7M) and 3 sells ($731.4K).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $288.0K by Jana Markowicz (Chief Operating Officer) on Feb 10, 2026. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Feb 10, 2026 (8 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Feb 10, 2026)
Insider sentiment
Net buyingNet insider flow of $13.9M in net buying since January 2018, and $1.2M in net buying over the last 12 months.
Recent ARCC insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Jana Markowicz | Chief Operating Officer | Purchase | 15.0K | $19.20 | $288.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Michael Kort Schnabel | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 12.5K | $19.13 | $239.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Scott C Lem | CFO and Treasurer | Purchase | 5.2K | $19.29 | $100.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Mary Beth Henson | Director | Purchase | 4.0K | $19.14 | $76.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Michael Kort Schnabel | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 12.5K | $19.13 | $239.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Michael Kort Schnabel | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 13.0K | $20.39 | $265.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 5, 2025 | James Robert Miller | Co-President | Purchase | 40.0K | $23.32 | $932.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Ann Torre Bates | Director | Purchase | 6.0K | $22.75 | $136.5K | SEC ↗ |
| May 4, 2023 | Michael Kort Schnabel | Co-President | Purchase | 15.0K | $17.84 | $267.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Penelope F Roll | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 6.0K | $17.47 | $104.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Penelope F Roll | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 2.5K | $19.04 | $47.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Mary Beth Henson | Director | Purchase | 9.0K | $19.77 | $177.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Penelope F Roll | Chief Financial Officer | Purchase | 25.0K | $19.77 | $494.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 16, 2022 | Michael J Arougheti | Executive Vice President | Purchase | 300.0K | $17.75 | $5.3M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Mary Beth Henson | Director | Purchase | 5.0K | $19.62 | $98.1K | SEC ↗ |
| May 24, 2022 | Michael Lewis Smith | Co-President | Purchase | 54.0K | $18.64 | $1.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Mary Beth Henson | Director | Purchase | 6.0K | $20.05 | $120.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Penelope F Roll | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 25.8K | $19.96 | $515.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Nov 26, 2020 | Penelope F Roll | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 7.0K | $16.54 | $115.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Michael J Arougheti | Executive Vice President | Purchase | 10.0K | $13.92 | $139.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Joshua M Bloomstein | General Counsel, VP & Sec. | Purchase | 5.0K | $13.78 | $68.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 31, 2020 | Kipp R. Deveer | Chief Executive Officer | Purchase | 75.0K | $13.98 | $1.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Michael Lewis Smith | Co-President | Purchase | 35.0K | $14.25 | $498.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Eric B Siegel | Director | Purchase | 1.8K | $14.50 | $26.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Michael K Parks | Director | Purchase | 7.5K | $14.26 | $107.0K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 61 Form 4 filings for ARES CAPITAL CORP.
Most active ARCC insiders
- Steve Bartlett17 filings
- Penelope F Roll10 filings
- Mary Beth Henson4 filings
- Michael Kort Schnabel4 filings
- Steven B. Mckeever4 filings
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Are ARES CAPITAL CORP insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, ARES CAPITAL CORP insiders reported 6 open-market purchases ($1.2M) and 0 sales ($0) — net buying of $1.2M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 61 Form 4 filings for ARCC: 58 buys ($14.7M) and 3 sells ($731.4K). Over the full record that is net buying of $13.9M.
How many insiders trade ARCC stock?
17 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for ARES CAPITAL CORP. The most recent filing was accepted on Feb 10, 2026.
Where does Trabud get ARCC insider trading data?
All ARCC insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.