Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Stock Price & Analysis
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) is trading at USD 3.27, up 0.31% today, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:37 UTC (US market open; quotes may be delayed), according to Nexqual market data.
ACRE last closed at USD 3.26; today's session has ranged USD 3.2–3.28 on volume of 183,418 shares. Market capitalization is $181.42M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.16–5.89 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
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Key facts (ACRE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $55.1M, net income -$4.4M (-8.0% margin) (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.13 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 5 (range 4.5–5.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.4% vs S&P 500 +14.6%; 5Y -59.6% vs S&P 500 +77.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.05, revenue estimate $13.9M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ACRE)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $102M | $107M | $92.9M | $69.7M | $54.8M | $55.1M |
| Net income | $60.5M | $29.8M | -$38.9M | -$35.0M | -$902K | -$4.4M |
| Net margin | 59.2% | 27.9% | -41.8% | -50.2% | -1.6% | -8.0% |
| Revenue growth | +23.4% | +4.7% | -13.0% | -25.0% | -21.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $50.6M | $141M | $110M | $63.8M | $29.3M | — |
| Total debt | $1.04B | $960M | $895M | $718M | $948M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ACRE)
P/S 3.3x · P/B 0.4x · Earnings yield -2.44% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 18.53%
Analysts (ACRE)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.13 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 5 (low 4.5, high 5.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $5.5 → $4.5 |
| 2026-07-17 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $5.5 → $5 |
| 2026-07-09 | Citizens | Reiterated | Market Perform |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ACRE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.4% | -59.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.6% | +77.3% |
| Per year | -20.4% | -16.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 36.5% | 36.0% |
| Max drawdown | -38.7% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -67.0% (Apr 2022→Apr 2025) |
ACRE suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Ares Management Corp (ARES) | “Ares Management believes that its unique culture, which centers upon values of collaboration, responsibility, entrepreneurialism, self-awareness and trustworthiness, makes it a preferred place for top talent at all levels to build a long-term career within the alternative asset management industry.” |
| Partner | Cortland Capital Market Services | “As of December 31, 2025, we had $90.0 million outstanding under our $90.0 million Credit and Guaranty Agreement with the lenders referred to therein and Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders (the "Secured Term Loan").” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 10, 2026.
ACRE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.05 | $0.10 | -53.9% | $13.9M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.04 | $0.11 | -66.0% | $14.3M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.26 | $0.32 | -17.7% | $55.7M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.28 | $0.46 | -40.3% | $60.6M | 5 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.27 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.31% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.26 |
| Open | USD 3.27 |
| Day Range | USD 3.2 – 3.28 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.16 – 5.89 |
| Volume | 183,418 shares |
| Market Cap | $181.42M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ACRE)
Nexqual's technical model rates ACRE "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 128 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 24.84 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 4.14) |
| MACD | -0.26 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ACRE)
Wall Street analysts rate ACRE "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 5 (range USD 4.5–5.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 5 |
| High Target | USD 5.5 |
| Low Target | USD 4.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 5 / 2 |
Earnings (ACRE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $13.90M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.06 vs est 0.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.15 vs est -0.02 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ACRE)
| Total Revenue | $35.49M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -58.80% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | +33.51% |
| Profit Margin | -12.50% |
| ROE | -0.88% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.58 |
| Current Ratio | 3.91 |
| Total Cash | $17.56M |
| Total Debt | $1.26B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ACRE)
Nexqual rates Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -21% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Operating margin 34% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $29M cash and investments vs $948M debt (Dec 2025, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $21M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA -0.3% |
Ownership (ACRE)
| Insider Ownership | +6.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +49.66% |
| Shares Outstanding | 55.48M |
| Float | 54.30M |
| Short % of Float | +4.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Leadership (ACRE)
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is led by Bryan Patrick Donohoe, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Bryan Patrick Donohoe |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Jeffrey M. Gonzales |
| Chief Operating Officer | Tae-Sik Yoon |
| Partner, Head of Ares Real Estate & Chairman of the Board | William Stephen Benjamin |
| President, Partner & Global Head of Real Estate Strategy and Growth | David Roth |
Major Backers & Investors (ACRE)
Notable institutional backers of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation include Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC, North Ground Capital, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC | 2.82% |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 2.44% |
| North Ground Capital | 2.22% |
| Cura Wealth Advisors, LLC | 1.63% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF | 1.23% |
| Focus Partners Wealth | 1.13% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.42% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.35% |
| Geode Capital | 2.6% |
| State Street | 2.16% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 16:39 UTC.
From Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-10)
Partnerships
- As of December 31, 2025, we had $90.0 million outstanding under our $90.0 million Credit and Guaranty Agreement with the lenders referred to therein and Cortland Capital Market Services LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders (the "Secured Term Loan").
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- The securitization process is subject to an evolving regulatory environment that may affect certain aspects of our current business.
- We are currently exempt from being regulated as a commodity pool operator in part because we comply with certain restrictions regarding our use of certain derivative instruments, and failure to comply with such restrictions could subject us to additional regulation and compliance requirements which could materially adversely affect our business and financial condition.
- Our rights and the rights of our stockholders to recover on claims against our directors and officers are limited, which could reduce our stockholders and our recovery against them if they negligently cause us to incur losses.
- Our Manager is subject to extensive regulation as an investment adviser, which could adversely affect its ability to manage our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| KREF | KKR Real Estate Finance Trust I | USD 5.61 | ▼ 1.92% |
| RWT | Redwood Trust, Inc. | USD 3.13 | ▲ 0.35% |
| BRSP | BrightSpire Capital, Inc. | USD 3.61 | ▼ 1.1% |
| TRTX | TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. | USD 6.23 | ▲ 0.08% |
| FBRT | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | USD 6.17 | ▼ 1.36% |
| ABR | Arbor Realty Trust | USD 2.81 | ▼ 5.24% |
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