CI Investments Inc. Decreases Stake in Apollo Global Management Inc. $APO

CI Investments Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:APO) by 16.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 69,930 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 13,839 shares during the period. CI Investments Inc.’s holdings in Apollo Global Management were worth $9,320,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Plato Investment Management Ltd raised its stake in shares of Apollo Global Management by 100.3% in the third quarter. Plato Investment Management Ltd now owns 10,888 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,440,000 after purchasing an additional 5,452 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Trust Co increased its holdings in Apollo Global Management by 2,649.9% in the 3rd quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 42,238 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $5,629,000 after buying an additional 40,702 shares during the period. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in Apollo Global Management by 39.2% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 842,391 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $119,482,000 after buying an additional 237,180 shares during the period. NEOS Investment Management LLC raised its position in Apollo Global Management by 48.7% during the 3rd quarter. NEOS Investment Management LLC now owns 52,506 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $6,997,000 after buying an additional 17,204 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in Apollo Global Management by 11.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 900,554 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $120,017,000 after acquiring an additional 89,439 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.06% of the company’s stock.

Apollo Global Management Price Performance

Shares of Apollo Global Management stock opened at $109.79 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.31, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. Apollo Global Management Inc. has a twelve month low of $99.56 and a twelve month high of $157.28. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $132.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $133.36. The firm has a market cap of $63.72 billion, a PE ratio of 19.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.60.

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The financial services provider reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.04 by $0.43. Apollo Global Management had a return on equity of 15.25% and a net margin of 10.90%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.39 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Apollo Global Management Inc. will post 8 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Apollo Global Management Dividend Announcement

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

Key Stories Impacting Apollo Global Management

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

• Positive Sentiment: Technicals: Some brokers and outlets flag APO as oversold and a potential bottom/buying opportunity after the recent sell-off, which can attract short‑term bargain hunting and volatility. Stock Of The Day: Is This The Bottom For Apollo Global Management?
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary: CEO Marc Rowan warned of a private‑markets “shakeout” and discussed AI-driven capital needs — remarks that frame strategy and risk tolerance but did not contain new financial guidance. Apollo CEO Marc Rowan predicts a private markets ‘shakeout’
• Neutral Sentiment: Management remarks on AI and capital needs were covered in interviews and video, providing color on growth opportunities but no immediate cash‑flow impact. Apollo’s Rowan Says AI Will Lead to Biggest Need for Capital Ever
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate event: Apollo set its 2026 annual meeting for June 8, 2026 (record date April 17) — standard governance scheduling that may matter for activist or governance-focused investors. Apollo Announces 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread securities litigation: Multiple plaintiff firms have filed or announced class actions covering May 10, 2021–Feb 21, 2026 and are soliciting lead‑plaintiff motions (deadline May 1, 2026). This raises potential settlement costs, legal expenses and distraction for management. ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Apollo Global Management, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder suit / reputational risk: Plaintiffs allege Apollo and co‑founders concealed ties to Jeffrey Epstein — a high‑profile allegation that can amplify regulatory scrutiny and investor distrust. Apollo, Leon Black sued for allegedly concealing Epstein business ties from shareholders
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst action and price pressure: An analyst downgrade pushed APO to a new one‑year low, amplifying selling momentum and driving elevated volatility. Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) Sets New 1-Year Low on Analyst Downgrade

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on APO. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $165.00 price objective on shares of Apollo Global Management in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $165.00 price target on shares of Apollo Global Management in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada started coverage on Apollo Global Management in a report on Monday, February 23rd. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $142.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group lowered their target price on Apollo Global Management from $182.00 to $152.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Argus upgraded Apollo Global Management to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Two research 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $159.47.

About Apollo Global Management

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.