ARI Dividend History & Analysis | 10% Yield

As of May 2026, ARI's dividend yield is 10.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 10.93.

As of May 2026, ARI paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-31 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

ARI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ARI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-31.

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ARI for the next payments are between 0.235 (-6.0%) and 0.256 (+2.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.91%.

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Apollo Commercial Real (ARI) is currently unknown.

The next Ex-Dividend date for Apollo Commercial Real (ARI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

ARI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.07% per year. Negative growth: ARI's dividend growth is negative and declining.

ARI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.2%. If you bought ARI's shares at 8.91 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.2% of your original purchase price.

ARI Payout Consistency is 93.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Apollo Commercial Real has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

ARI's 10.00% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ARI is 97.1%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

ARI's Overall Dividend Rating is 30.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.