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Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired

Apollo Global Management Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired increased by 2.1% to $8.81B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.9%, from $7.61B to $8.81B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired shows an upward trend with a 26.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate significant new business growth, while a rapid decline may signal lower sales volume or accelerated amortization due to policy lapses.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates costs directly related to the acquisition of new insurance business, such as commissions and unde...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for life insurance and annuity providers; peers vary based on their specific product mix and sales distribution channels.

Metric ID: other_deferred_policy_acquisition_costs_deferred_sales_i_0a7eb3

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.37B$3.57B$3.76B$4.07B$4.47B$4.84B$5.17B$5.45B$5.98B$6.41B$6.7B$6.97B$7.17B$7.61B$7.98B$8.37B$8.63B$8.81B
QoQ Change+5.7%+5.5%+8.2%+9.7%+8.3%+6.8%+5.5%+9.7%+7.2%+4.5%+4.1%+2.9%+6.0%+4.9%+4.9%+3.2%+2.1%
YoY Change+32.4%+35.7%+37.4%+33.9%+33.9%+32.5%+29.7%+28.0%+20.0%+18.7%+19.1%+20.1%+20.4%+15.9%
Range$3.37B$8.81B
CAGR+25.4%
Avg YoY Growth+27.0%
Median YoY Growth+28.8%
Current Streak17+ quarters growth

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Retirement Services$6.7B$6.97B$7.17B$7.61B$7.98B$8.37B$8.63B$8.81B
Total$6.7B$6.97B$7.17B$7.61B$7.98B$8.37B$8.63B$8.81B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apollo Global Management's deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired?
Apollo Global Management (APO) reported deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired of $8.81B in Q1 2026.
How has Apollo Global Management's deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired changed year-over-year?
Apollo Global Management's deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired increased by 15.9% year-over-year, from $7.61B to $8.81B.
What is the long-term trend for Apollo Global Management's deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Apollo Global Management's deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired has grown at a 26.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.37B to $8.63B.
What does deferred acquisition costs, deferred sales inducements and value of business acquired mean?
Capitalized costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies, spread out over the life of the contract.