Apollo commercial real estate finance director sells $225,886 in stock

Whonder Carmencita N.M., a director of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:ARI), recently disclosed the sale of company stock totaling $225,886. The transactions occurred in two separate instances. The company, currently valued at $1.38 billion, has maintained dividend payments for 15 consecutive years, offering investors a substantial 10% dividend yield.

On May 28, 2024, Whonder sold 11,400 shares at a price of $10.2074 per share. Following this transaction, she retained ownership of 20,624 shares.

Subsequently, on March 4, 2025, Whonder sold an additional 11,000 shares at a weighted average price of $9.9566 per share. This sale resulted in a remaining balance of 9,624 shares. The shares were sold in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $9.94 to $9.975.

These transactions reflect Whonder’s direct ownership and her ongoing involvement in Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, a real estate investment trust.

In other recent news, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) has garnered attention due to potential acquisition interest in its Family Dollar chain. Reports indicate that buyout firms such as Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) and Sycamore Partners are exploring the possibility of acquiring Family Dollar, with Brigade Capital Management also showing interest. The sale, which could value Family Dollar at several billion dollars, is still in early discussion stages, and Dollar Tree might opt not to proceed with the sale. Meanwhile, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has seen its price target raised to $10 by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) following a strong fourth-quarter earnings report. Apollo’s earnings exceeded expectations, driven by increased Real Estate Owned income and favorable credit loss reserves, leading KBW to maintain a Market Perform rating. BTIG also maintained a Neutral rating on Apollo, noting the company’s successful earnings and strategic loan origination plans for 2025. Apollo reported GAAP earnings per share of $0.27 and distributable earnings of $0.32, surpassing estimates and providing strong dividend coverage. These developments have positioned both Dollar Tree and Apollo Commercial as focal points for investors monitoring potential strategic shifts and financial performance.

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