Apollo Commercial Real Estate

ARI

Market cap $1.46B

April net investment activity reached a multi-year low as rising stock valuations and BDC sector weakness prompted a cautious approach and selective BDC purchases. Focused April allocations on Ares Capital, Blue Owl Capital, and Hercules Capital, yielding a 7.5% average on new investments despite sector headwinds. Dividend income set a modest April record at $990, up 3% year-over-year, with BDCs contributing 27% of Q2 year-to-date dividends but facing potential further cuts.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.24 per share a year ago.

NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE: ARI) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share of common stock was $0.16 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the Board of Directors set May 18, 2026 as the record date for the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on July 9, 2026 at 10:00 am Eastern Time. Information on the virtual meeting will be included in the ARI 2026 proxy statement.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance is downgraded to hold due to an uncertain income outlook following the $9B loan portfolio sale. ARI now holds significant cash, reduced risk, and a stable share price, but lacks a clear forward strategy for income generation. Management is evaluating options, including expanding real estate owned assets and cost reductions, while maintaining a 9% dividend yield.

NEW YORK, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the completion of the sale of the Company's $9 billion commercial real estate loan portfolio to Athene Holding Ltd. pursuant to the definitive agreement announced on January 28, 2026.

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