ARI
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: ARI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 9.17%
Payout ratio: 123.5%
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's last dividend payment of $0.25 per share was made to shareholders on record before Mar 31, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $1 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 9.3%.
ARI dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Dividend yield
ARI has a dividend yield of 9.3% which is higher than the Real Estate sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 6.48%, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend yield is 44% higher. Historically ARI's dividend yield has averaged at 12.1% in the last 5 years, which is higher than the current one.
ARI Dividend history
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has been paying dividends for the last 16 years. According to our records ARI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks a decrease of 9% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 9% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 17%.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.25 | 9.47% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.25 | 10.33% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.25 | 9.87% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.25 | 10.33% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.25 | 11.49% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.25 | 13.86% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.25 | 14.15% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.35 | 14.3% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.35 | 12.77% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.35 | 11.55% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.35 | 13.74% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.35 | 12.4% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.35 | 15.44% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.35 | 12.9% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.35 | 16.75% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.35 | 13.63% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.35 | 10.11% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.35 | 10.73% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.35 | 9.33% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.35 | 8.84% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.35 | 9.85% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.35 | 12.9% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.35 | 17.35% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.35 | 16.94% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.4 | 24.55% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.46 | 10.08% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.46 | 9.62% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.46 | 10.07% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.46 | 10.09% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $0.46 | 10.93% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.46 | 9.76% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.46 | 10.04% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.46 | 10.32% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $0.46 | 9.88% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $0.46 | 10.14% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $0.46 | 9.86% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $0.46 | 9.83% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $0.46 | 11.17% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $0.46 | 11.17% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $0.46 | 11.51% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $0.46 | 11.17% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $0.46 | 10.18% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $0.44 | 11% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $0.44 | 10% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $0.44 | 9.61% |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
ARI has a payout ratio of 123.5% which is lower than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 132.5%, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's payout ratio is 7% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
ARI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | 25.37% | $0.85 | N/A |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 13.33% | $1.54 | 270.2% |
| ARI Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc | 9.17% | $1 | 123.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance pay a dividend?
Yes, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has been paying dividends for the last 16 years.
When was ARI's last dividend?
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 31, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance pay (per share)?
ARI's annualized dividend per share is $1.
What is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend yield?
Currently Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend yield is 9.3%.
How often does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance pay dividends?
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance pays dividends quarterly.
What is Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance is 123.5%.
Does Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance pay a good dividend?
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.