Ares Capital Q1 Preview: Beware Of Warning Signs In Credit Markets

  • There are warning signs in the private credit. Ares Capital faces risks due to high exposure to vulnerable sectors like healthcare and software, rising interest receivables. Refinancing challenges in a higher-for-longer rates environment and mixed recession signals further exacerbate concerns. In the upcoming Q1 FY25 earnings report, portfolio quality metrics and commentary on default risks, as well as implications in a recession, are key monitorables.