Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) reported $43.5 million in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 25%. EPS of $0.32 for the same period compares to $0.36 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $43.63 million, representing a surprise of -0.28%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +39.13%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.23.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Apollo Commerical Finance performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net Interest Income- Interest income from commercial mortgage loans: $156.36 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $160.39 million. Net Interest Income- Interest income from subordinate loans and other lending assets: $0.64 million compared to the $1.06 million average estimate based on two analysts. Revenue from real estate owned operations: $26.95 million compared to the $26.65 million average estimate based on two analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Apollo Commerical Finance here>>>Shares of Apollo Commerical Finance have returned +6.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2025. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2025. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks