Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Stock Price & Analysis
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) closed at USD 16.86 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.80% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 16.4; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 16.51–17 on volume of 2,413,140 shares. Market capitalization is $3.98B, with a 52-week range of USD 10.85–17.28 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (APLE)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.73 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 17.28 (range 16–18.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +57.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +42.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.2, revenue estimate $381M.
Analysts (APLE)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.73 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 17.28 (low 16, high 18.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $17 → $18 |
| 2026-08-11 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Target raised | Overweight | $16 → $18 |
| 2026-08-07 | Compass Point | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy | $17.5 → $18.5 |
| 2026-07-23 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $15 → $17 |
| 2026-07-21 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $15 → $16 |
| 2026-07-21 | Barclays | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $16 → $17 |
| 2026-07-20 | B of A Securities | Target raised | Neutral | $15 → $16 |
| 2026-06-18 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Target raised | Neutral | $15 → $17 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (APLE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +57.3% | +42.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +57.6% | +7.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.0% | 25.3% |
| Max drawdown | -9.7% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -27.0% (Nov 2024→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 16.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.80% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 16.4 |
| Open | USD 16.54 |
| Day Range | USD 16.51 – 17 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 10.85 – 17.28 |
| Volume | 2,413,140 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.98B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (APLE)
Nexqual's technical model rates APLE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 60.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 16.04) |
| MACD | 0.16 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (APLE)
Wall Street analysts rate APLE "Hold" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 17.28 (range USD 16–18.5), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 17.28 |
| High Target | USD 18.5 |
| Low Target | USD 16 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 8 / 0 |
Earnings (APLE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $380.98M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.27 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.1 vs est 0.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.22 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (APLE)
| Total Revenue | $1.44B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.70% |
| Gross Margin | +42.90% |
| Operating Margin | +22.45% |
| Profit Margin | +12.17% |
| ROE | +5.53% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 |
| Current Ratio | 0.29 |
| Total Cash | $18.84M |
| Total Debt | $1.61B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $282.02M (20.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (APLE)
Nexqual rates Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 43%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $19M cash vs $1.61B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $282M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 20% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 3.3% |
Ownership (APLE)
| Insider Ownership | +7.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +90.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 236.08M |
| Float | 218.44M |
| Short % of Float | +12.90% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (APLE)
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is led by Justin G. Knight (age 52), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Justin G. Knight (age 52) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman & Director | Glade M. Knight (age 81) |
| President of Real Estate & Investments | Nelson G. Knight (age 43) |
| CFO, Senior VP & Principal Accounting Officer | Elizabeth S. Perkins (age 42) |
| Senior VP & COO | Karen Catherine Gallagher (age 47) |
Major Backers & Investors (APLE)
Notable institutional backers of Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. include Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Goldman Sachs, Citadel, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 3.51% |
| Goldman Sachs | 3.31% |
| Citadel | 3.12% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 2.77% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.12% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 1.79% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 24.95% |
| Vanguard Group | 24.62% |
| State Street | 5.38% |
| Geode Capital | 2.75% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK | Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. | USD 15.72 | ▲ 0.83% |
| DRH | Diamondrock Hospitality Company | USD 13.28 | ▲ 0.91% |
| SHO | Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | USD 11.87 | ▲ 1.89% |
| PEB | Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | USD 19.36 | ▼ 1.53% |
| XHR | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | USD 18.67 | ▲ 1.14% |
| RHP | Ryman Hospitality Properties, I | USD 125.4 | ▲ 0.71% |
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