BTIG Research has recently resumed Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on July 19, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on March 4, 2024, BofA Securities had reduced the stock from a Neutral to Underperform, setting a price target of $10.50. UBS also initiated Neutral rating with a price target of $10.50. Additionally, JP Morgan raised Neutral rating on August 2, 2023, with a target price of $10.50. BTIG Research analysts, in their report published on April 25, 2023, also resumed Neutral rating for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $9.19 which represents a decrease of $-0.24 or -2.55% from the prior close of $9.43. The stock opened at $9.17 and touched a low of $9.11 during the day, reaching a high of $9.21. The volume of shares traded was 0.96 million falling short of the average volume of 1.02 million.
ARI Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -4.57% over the last five trades and -12.81% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -16.00%, and it has plunged by -4.77% in the previous three months. Currently, ARI is trading at -7.12%, -9.92%, and -13.92% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, ARI, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -27.86% below its 52-week high but remains 0.55% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.22 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 61.98% and a profit margin of 0.87%, with a gross margin of -16.00%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc’s market capitalization stands at $1.27 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 160.95, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 10.12. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.48, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.64, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.13% of Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 64.98%.
Notable insider trades include Prince Scott, Director at Apollo Commercial Real Estate Financ Inc (ARI), who sold 20000 shares on Aug 14 ’24, at $10.06 each, totaling $0.20 million. On Aug 15 ’24, Prince Scott, Director, sold 10000 shares for $10.1 each, amounting to $0.10 million. Additionally, on Aug 13 ’24, Prince Scott sold 10000 shares at $10.04 each, generating $0.10 million.
