Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.14
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
29.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
APO Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is falling.
APO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$2.14
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR7.6%
5Y CAGR-2.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return4.9%
5Y Total Return155.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,56610Y ago$101,75620Y ago$92,397
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
APO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
APO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Apollo Global Management, Inc. distributes 29.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
APO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.6% and 5-year CAGR of -2.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, APO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 155.7%, with dividends contributing 16.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $101,756 today.
APO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.17
Avg/Payment$0.4586
Latest Change+10.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026Latest | $0.5625 | ↑ +10.3% | 1.60% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $0.5100 | — | 1.72% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.60% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.5100 | — | 1.40% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.5100 | ↑ +10.3% | 1.32% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.4625 | — | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.4625 | — | 1.11% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.4625 | — | 1.61% | Aug 30, 2024 |
APO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
29.0% payout
Streak
3Y
-2.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOApollo Global Manage… | $79.3B | 1.6% | 29.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
 BXBlackstone Inc. | $97.0B | 6.2% | 2.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 KKRKKR & Co. Inc. | $86.5B | 0.8% | 32.4% | 6 | Sustainable |
 CGThe Carlyle Group In… | $16.2B | 3.0% | 62.5% | 0 | Watch |
1st  TPGTPG Inc. | $16.1B | 19.1% | 6.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  ARESAres Management Corp… | $42.5B | 6.2% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  OWLBlue Owl Capital Inc… | $14.9B | 8.6% | 6.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
APO Annual Dividend History (2006–2026)
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $1.99 | 9.6% | 4 | $7.26 | 27.4% | 3.64x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $1.82 | 7.5% | 4 | $7.33 | 24.8% | 4.03x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.69 | 5.6% | 4 | $8.28 | 20.4% | 4.90x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | -23.8% | 4 | $-3.43 | — | — | 3.3% |
| 2021 | $2.10 | -9.1% | 4 | $7.32 | 28.7% | 3.49x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $2.31 | 14.4% | 4 | $0.44 | 525.0% | 0.19x | 4.8% |
| 2019 | $2.02 | 4.7% | 4 | $3.71 | 54.4% | 1.84x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $1.93 | 4.3% | 4 | $-0.30 | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $1.85 | 48.0% | 4 | $3.10 | 59.6% | 1.68x | 3.9% |
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APO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APO stock.
How much dividend does APO pay per share?
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is APO's next ex-dividend date?
APO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. APO typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is APO's dividend safe?
APO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.0% and FCF payout ratio of +28.1%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is APO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Apollo Global Management, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -2.9%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does APO pay dividends?
Apollo Global Management, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in APO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in APO five years ago would be worth approximately $25,566 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is APO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
APO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.