Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.

ARIยทNYSE

$10.89

-1.0%
Real EstateREIT - Mortgage

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) that originates, acquires, invests in, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments in the United States. It is qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income taxes, if the company distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$1.43B
EPS0.8100
P/E Ratio13.44
Earnings Date08/04/2026
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that ARI stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.50 to a high of 13.50.

Lowest Target
10.50
-3.58%
Consensus Target
12.00
10.19%
Highest Target
13.50
23.97%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 12.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 10.50 to a high of 13.50.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+10.2%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

25.0% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

6.69x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

ARI ยท NYSE
Latest Revenue
710.49M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
244.42M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
225.67M - 263.18M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-65.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread15%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
126.72M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
91.24M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
62.00M - 120.48M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-28.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread64%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.81
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.70
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.45 - $0.87
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-13.7%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread60%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
587.14M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
185.85M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
171.59M - 200.11M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-68.3%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread15%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
598.31M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
188.32M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
173.87M - 202.76M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-68.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread15%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
61.58M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
4.24M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.91M - 4.56M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-93.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage1 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread15%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.65M worth of ARI shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.6K

49.99K

Net Activity

-50K

-$50K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

52.1K

529.13K

Net Activity

-529K

-$529K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

52.1K

561.27K

Net Activity

-561K

-$561K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

52.1K

511.82K

Net Activity

-512K

-$512K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
RS

Rothstein Stuart

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

156.2K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$1.60M

2
WCN

Whonder Carmencita N.M.

Director

4.6K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$50K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.65M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$50K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.