Ares Commercial Real Estate Reports Q4 Earnings

Real estate investment trust posts revenue of $13.2 million in the quarter.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp., a New York-based real estate investment trust, reported a loss of $3.9 million in its fourth quarter. The company said it had a loss of 7 cents per share, but earnings adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense came to 15 cents per share, topping Wall Street expectations.

Why it matters

Ares Commercial Real Estate's quarterly and annual financial results provide insight into the performance of the real estate investment trust sector, which is an important indicator of the broader commercial real estate market.

The details

The company posted revenue of $13.2 million in the fourth quarter, with adjusted revenue coming in at $23.7 million. For the full year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $902,000, or 2 cents per share, on revenue of $97.6 million.

  • Ares Commercial Real Estate reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 10, 2026.

The players

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp.

A New York-based real estate investment trust that invests primarily in commercial real estate loans and securities.

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The takeaway

Ares Commercial Real Estate's financial performance provides a snapshot of the commercial real estate market, which has seen mixed results in recent years due to the impact of the pandemic and shifting economic conditions.