# Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. functions as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) with a core focus on the U.S. market. The company specializes in originating, purchasing, maintaining, and overseeing a diverse portfolio of debt instruments related to commercial properties, including primary mortgage loans and subordinate financing structures. Having qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code, it benefits from an exemption from federal income taxes, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its REIT taxable earnings to its shareholders. This entity was established in...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $6.51 USD |
| Market Cap | $836.2M |
| P/E (TTM) | 6.99 |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.93 |
| 52-Week Range | $6.11 – $11.24 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 65.33% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 65.33% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $4.25 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.00 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / -10.6% / -6.5% / -5.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 126.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 126.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $0.2500 | 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.2500 | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.2500 | 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.2500 | 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.2500 | 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.2500 | 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.2500 | 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.3500 | 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-03-27 | $0.3500 | 2024-04-15 |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.3500 | 2024-01-12 |
| 2023-09-28 | $0.3500 | 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-06-29 | $0.3500 | 2023-07-14 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. do?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) operates in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ARI's market cap?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) has a market capitalization of approximately $836.2 million, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ARI pay a dividend?

Yes, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 65.33%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ARI pay dividends?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.00 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ARI's payout ratio?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are ARI's dividends taxed?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (ARI) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/ari/peers

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