ARCC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-3.97%
Last Quarter
$0.47
Past Year
$1.85
Growth Past 5yrs
10.24%
Next Quarter
$0.49
Estimate Next Year
- $0.40
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$23.50
24.08% Upside
Mean Price Target
$21.73
14.7% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$19.00
0.32% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Apr 29, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ARCC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ARCC (NYSE: ARCC) reported an actual EPS of $0.47 for the quarter ending on Apr 28, 2026, compared to an estimated $0.48, resulting in a -2.08% surprise. In the prior quarter (Feb 04, 2026), ARCC recorded an actual EPS of $0.5 with a 0.00% surprise. See ARCC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ARCC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 28, 2026 showing a -2.08% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Feb 04, 2026 recorded a 0.00% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 0.47 | 0.48 | -2.08% |
| Feb 04, 2026 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 0.4767 | 0.5 | -4.66% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 0.5 | 0.506 | -1.19% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -5.66% |
| Feb 05, 2025 | 0.55 | 0.58 | -5.17% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ARCC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ARCC stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 20 analysts have given their ratings
to ARCC out of which
14 analysts have given strong buy call,
3 analysts have given buy call,
3 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$21.73 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 14.7% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ARCC highest price target?
Analysts suggest ARCC's stock price would rise to a high of $23.50.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ARCC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ARCC stock price could move to $19.00.
What is the average target price for ARCC?
ARCC stock has an average analyst estimate of $21.73.
At its current price, how far is ARCC from its average target price?
ARCC shares are currently trading 14.7% above this price target.
What were ARCC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.47 versus consensus estimates of $0.48, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.50.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ARCC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.49 and - $0.40 for the whole year.
What has ARCC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -3.97% EPS growth for ARCC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 10.24% in the past five years.