Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) AI Stock Analysis

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. operates as a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on upscale, rooms-focused hotels across the United States. Its portfolio comprises 235 hotels totaling over 30,000 guest rooms in 87 markets across 34 states. The company targets premium properties affiliated with prominent brands, including 104 Marriott-branded hotels, 126 Hilton-branded hotels, three Hyatt-branded hotels, and two independently operated hotels. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Apple Hospitality REIT emphasizes operational excellence and portfolio enhancement through selective investments and strategic acquisitions.

Annual revenue expanded from $933.9M in FY2021 to $1.43B in FY2024 before revenue fell 1.3% to $1.41B in FY2025. Between FY2020 and FY2025, revenue increased at a 5-year CAGR of 18.6%. Operating margin reached 17.7% in FY2025, down from 20.5% in FY2024, while net income was $175.4M compared to $214.1M in the prior year. Over the trailing twelve months ending June 30, 2026, revenue stood at $1.44B with a profit margin of 12.2% and EPS of $0.74. For the latest quarter ending June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 4.7% year-over-year, and quarterly earnings grew 4.6% year-over-year.

As of June 30, 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT held $10.2M in cash and short-term investments against $112.4M in total debt, resulting in net debt of $102.2M. The company reported a current ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 alongside $3.14B in shareholders' equity. In FY2025, operating cash flow generated $370.2M and free cash flow reached $282.8M. Capital allocation for FY2025 included $87.4M in capital expenditures, $62.8M in share buybacks, and $240.4M in dividends paid.

At a share price of $17.05, Apple Hospitality REIT carries a market capitalization of $4.03B and an enterprise value of $5.34B. Its trailing P/E of 23.0x sits above the 21.6x median of its US-listed Real Estate peers, while its forward P/E of 23.5x matches the peer median of 23.5x. The company trades at an EV/EBITDA of 11.8x and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.8x, compared to peer medians of 14.7x and 3.7x, respectively. Over the past year, the stock returned 59.1%, outperforming the 16.8% return for SPY, though its 5-year return of 44.0% trailed SPY's 83.0%.

Apple Hospitality REIT pays a monthly dividend with an annualized forward payout of $0.96 per share, representing a 5.63% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 33.0%. The company has paid consecutive dividends for 12 years and achieved a 5-year annualized dividend growth rate of 26.2%. Its last ex-dividend date was September 30, 2026.

Wall Street coverage consists of 3 Strong Buy ratings and 8 Hold ratings, with no Buy, Sell, or Strong Sell recommendations. The mean price target is $17.28, representing a 1.3% premium over the last close of $17.05. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, consensus estimates anticipate revenue of $1.46B and EPS of $0.77. The company beat EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters, and its next earnings date is November 5, 2026.

This page is an AI-written research summary of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE). The text was generated on October 30, 2026 from Quotelinks data as of October 16, 2026 (company profile, annual results, latest balance sheet, valuation, price performance and analyst estimates). An automatic check rejects any draft that contains a figure not found in that data. It is not investment advice; verify figures on the linked tabs before making decisions.

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