ARI Dividend History & Yield
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Declared |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 (in 97 days) | Feb 13, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 2, 2027 (in 189 days) | May 16, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 (in 281 days) | Aug 16, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from ARI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much ARI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,200 | $7,704 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,000 | $38,520 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,000 | $77,040 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 15.58%. $10,000 in ARI would currently pay about $1,558 a year ($130 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
ARI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | — | $3.75 Special | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.25 | -28.6% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
ARI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to ARI's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
ARI scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust that originates, acquires, invests in, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments. The company 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 incorporated in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Mar 29, 2010. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
ARI dividend FAQ
When is ARI's next ex-dividend date?
ARI's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.25 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does ARI pay dividends?
ARI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.25 per share with an ex-date of Mar 31, 2026.
What is ARI's dividend yield?
ARI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.79%, based on $0.50 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.42. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.00 per share, is 15.58%.
How much does ARI pay per share?
ARI pays about $0.25 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.00 a year.
Has ARI grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 18.6% a year (-50.0% over the last year). ARI did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of ARI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 15.58%, you would need about 1,200 shares of ARI (roughly $7,704 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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