NFC Investments LLC Sells 13,385 Shares of Apollo Global Management Inc. $APO

NFC Investments LLC lessened its holdings in Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO) by 4.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 294,762 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 13,385 shares during the quarter. Apollo Global Management makes up about 11.4% of NFC Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. NFC Investments LLC’s holdings in Apollo Global Management were worth $39,283,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the business. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Apollo Global Management in the 2nd quarter valued at about $7,954,000. Keybank National Association OH acquired a new position in Apollo Global Management in the second quarter valued at approximately $242,000. Sigma Planning Corp raised its position in shares of Apollo Global Management by 8.1% during the 2nd quarter. Sigma Planning Corp now owns 2,761 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $392,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the period. Key Financial Inc bought a new stake in shares of Apollo Global Management in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $272,000. Finally, Huntington National Bank boosted its position in Apollo Global Management by 1,876.7% during the 2nd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 27,101 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $3,845,000 after purchasing an additional 25,730 shares during the period. 77.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Apollo Global Management Stock Up 2.5%

Apollo Global Management stock opened at $109.79 on Thursday. Apollo Global Management Inc. has a 52 week low of $99.56 and a 52 week high of $157.28. The stock has a market cap of $63.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.89, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.60. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $132.86 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $133.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33.

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 9th. The financial services provider reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.43. Apollo Global Management had a net margin of 10.90% and a return on equity of 15.25%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.39 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect that Apollo Global Management Inc. will post 8 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Apollo Global Management Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 19th were given a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 19th. This represents a $2.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Apollo Global Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.96%.

More Apollo Global Management News

Here are the key news stories impacting Apollo Global Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Some technical/contrarian outlets say APO is oversold and may be near a bottom, which could attract buyers if fundamentals hold. Stock Of The Day: Is This The Bottom For Apollo Global Management?
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Marc Rowan says AI will drive the biggest-ever need for capital, a long‑term growth theme that could support Apollo’s fundraising and fee revenue over time. Apollo’s Rowan Says AI Will Lead to Biggest Need for Capital Ever
• Neutral Sentiment: Apollo announced its 2026 virtual annual meeting for June 8; routine corporate governance items and the proxy could provide more detail on executive disclosures and risk oversight. Apollo Announces 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Rowan warned of a “shakeout” in private markets — a cautionary, tactical comment that signals management is watching asset-quality and competition but does not itself create new liabilities. Apollo chief Marc Rowan predicts a private markets ‘shakeout’
• Negative Sentiment: Numerous law firms have filed or are soliciting lead-plaintiff applications in securities class actions alleging §§10(b)/20(a) violations covering May 10, 2021–Feb 21, 2026. The volume of filings increases legal costs, distraction and settlement risk. Apollo Global Management, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations – Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights – APO
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder suits and media reports cite alleged undisclosed relationships with Jeffrey Epstein and seek executive accountability; Reuters reports that executives and associates are set to testify, which raises reputational and legal risk. US Commerce chief, Goldman Sachs lawyer, Apollo co-founder to testify on Epstein
• Negative Sentiment: An analyst price‑target cut and downgrade pushed APO to a new one‑year low, amplifying selling pressure as funds and momentum traders reprice risk. Barclays Cuts Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) Price Target to $131.00
• Negative Sentiment: Specific securities‑fraud complaints allege material omissions and cite a sharp stock decline; these filings increase the probability of protracted litigation and potential settlements. Apollo Global Management, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Result of Undisclosed Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and 16% Stock Decline

Analyst Ratings Changes

APO has been the topic of several analyst reports. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $165.00 target price on shares of Apollo Global Management in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Apollo Global Management in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Apollo Global Management from $180.00 to $181.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $165.00 price target on shares of Apollo Global Management in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on Apollo Global Management in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $142.00 price objective for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $159.47.

Apollo Global Management Company Profile

Apollo Global Management, Inc (NYSE: APO) is a global alternative investment manager that specializes in private equity, credit and real assets. The firm originates, invests in and manages a broad set of strategies across distressed and opportunistic credit, direct lending, structured credit, buyouts and real estate. Apollo provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients and individual investors through pooled funds, separate accounts and publicly listed investment vehicles.

Its private equity business pursues control and non-control investments across industries, often focusing on complex or distressed situations where operational improvement and capital solutions can create value.