ARI - Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ARI) today announced that the Board of Directors declared an initial cash liquidating distribution of $4.10 per share of common stock, which is payable on October 29, 2026 (the “Payment Date”), to common stockholders of record on October 20, 2026 (the “Initial Liquidating Distribution”).
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (NYSE: ARI - Get Free Report)'s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday. The company traded as low as $6.25 and last traded at $6.2640, with a volume of 3991390 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $6.41. Analysts Set New Price Targets
Commercial borrowers faced intense debt-service pressure when floating rates surged against fixed cap rates; with rates now plateaued, the pace of new default formation has materially slowed. Non-recourse commercial mortgages grant lenders clear, established paths to take over physical collateral without destructive bankruptcy delays; mREITs have the flexibility to operate and lease foreclosed properties rather than fire-selling. The liquidation of Apollo Commercial's loan portfolio at 99.7% of book value conclusively demonstrated that secondary market +40% discounts vastly overestimate realized credit impairments.
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has transitioned from a commercial REIT to a liquidation stub after selling its loan portfolio for $8.6 billion. At $6.84 per share, ARI offers 13–24% upside if liquidation proceeds as management estimates, with a Buy rating justified by the current discount. The September 29 shareholder vote on liquidation is pivotal; approval could yield $7.75-8.50 per share in distributions by 2028.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc., has scheduled a special meeting for September 29, 2026, to vote on a formal Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution; HDO recommends voting "FOR." Within 30 days of shareholder approval (expected late October 2026), ARI will distribute excess balance sheet cash of $3.70 to $4.00 per share. Following the initial cash payout, ARI will convert into a Liquidating Trust managed at a reduced 0.50% base fee on net assets.
ARI, BEP and BLDR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 4th, 2026.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced that in connection with the Company's previously announced dividend of $3.75 per share of common stock, which is payable on July 15, 2026, to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2026, that the ex-dividend date for this dividend will be July 16, 2026.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is pursuing liquidation, pending shareholder approval, after failing to find a viable path forward. ARI will return cash to shareholders and attempt to sell its $466M REO portfolio, with a special $3.75/share dividend declared. The current market price ($11/share) trades at a modest 8.3% discount to book value ($12/share), reflecting uncertainty around asset liquidation values.
NEW YORK, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARI”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $3.75 per share of common stock, which is payable on July 15, 2026 to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2026. The dividend payment will be predominately classified as return of capital.
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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U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.
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.