ARI

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

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.