APOHIGH SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Apollo experienced massive cash growth (+879%) and strong operating cash flow doubling (+123%) despite a 24% decline in net income, indicating significant liquidity enhancement and operational momentum.

The extraordinary cash increase from $917M to $9.0B represents a fundamental strengthening of Apollo's liquidity position, likely driven by strong fundraising or asset monetization activities. While net income declined 24%, the doubling of operating cash flow suggests underlying business operations are generating substantially more cash, which is more important for a private equity manager's ability to invest and return capital to stakeholders.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Apollo demonstrated robust growth across most key metrics with revenue increasing 23% to $32.0B, total assets growing 22% to $460.9B, and stockholders' equity rising 35% to $23.3B, reflecting strong business expansion. The standout performance was the 879% surge in cash to $9.0B and 123% jump in operating cash flow to $7.2B, providing exceptional liquidity despite higher debt levels (+26%). While net income declined 24% to $3.5B, the strong operational cash generation and balance sheet growth signal a business in expansion mode with enhanced financial flexibility.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+879.3%
$917.0M→$9.0B

Cash position surged 879.3% — strong cash generation or capital raise providing significant financial cushion.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+122.7%
$3.3B→$7.2B

Operating cash flow surged 122.7% — exceptional cash generation, highest quality earnings signal.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+35.3%
$17.3B→$23.3B

Equity base grew 35.3% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+26.2%
$10.6B→$13.4B

Debt rose 26.2% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

Net Income
P&L
-23.7%
$4.6B→$3.5B

Net income declined 23.7% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Revenue
P&L
+22.7%
$26.1B→$32.0B

Revenue growing 22.7% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+22%
$377.9B→$460.9B

Asset base grew 22% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+20.6%
$346.9B→$418.4B

Liabilities increased 20.6% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-13.1%
$890.0M→$773.0M

Buyback activity reduced 13.1% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-25
PRIOR — 2025-02-24
ADDED
See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, smaller reporting company and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
As of February 20, 2026, there were 578,247,338 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 71 Item 7A.
Term or Acronym Definition AAA Apollo Aligned Alternatives Aggregator, L.P.
AAIA Athene Annuity and Life Company AAM Apollo Asset Management, Inc.
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REMOVED
See the definitions of large accelerated filer , accelerated filer , smaller reporting company and emerging growth company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
As of February 19, 2025, there were 570,480,465 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 66 Item 7A.
Term or Acronym Definition AAA Apollo Aligned Alternatives Aggregator, LP AADE Athene Annuity Life Assurance Company AAIA Athene Annuity and Life Company AAM Apollo Asset Management, Inc.
Apollo funds, our funds and references to the funds we manage The funds (including the parallel funds and alternative investment vehicles of such funds), partnerships, accounts, including strategic investment accounts or SIAs, alternative asset companies and other entities for which subsidiaries of Apollo provide investment management or advisory services.
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