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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Stock Analysis

HoldHigh Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $14.09, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Apple Hospitality REIT is a self-advised REIT owning 217 upscale rooms-focused hotels (29,583 guest rooms) in 37 U.S. states, substantially all operating under Marriott or Hilton brands managed by 16 independent third-party operators. Revenue comes from hotel operations; 2025... Read more

$14.09-1.3% A.UpsideScore 4.7/10#7 of 9 REIT - Hotel & Motel
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield9.76%
IncomeYield6.81%(5y avg 4.85%)Payout131.51%
Stop $13.43Target $13.91(resistance)A.R:R -1.6:1
Analyst target$13.88-1.5%8 analysts
$13.91our TP
$14.09price
$13.88mean
$12
$16

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $14.09, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 4.7/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 76d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Recent Developments — Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.7% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)19.3
P/E (Fwd)20.3
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EV/EBITDA11.2
Profit Mgn12.1%
ROE5.4%
Rev Growth3.1%
Beta0.88
Dividend6.81%
Rating analysts16

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.75neutral
IV42%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHPropertyMarriott and Hilton branded hotels
    10-K Item 1A: 'Substantially all of the Company's hotels operate under Marriott or Hilton brands; therefore, the Company is subject to risks associated with concentrating its portfolio in these brand families.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-13Item 5.02LOW
    Director Kristian Gathright resigned from the Board effective February 9, 2026, after seven years of service. Resignation not due to any disagreement with Company on operations, policies or practices. No successor named.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.3
GatesA.R:R -1.6=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 76d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $12.81Resistance $14.19

Price Targets

$13
$14
A.Upside-1.3%
A.R:R-1.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-14.3% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-03 (76d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is APLE stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $14.09, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $13.91 (-1.3%), stop $13.43 (−4.9%), A.R:R -1.6:1. Score 4.7/10, high confidence.

What is the APLE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $13.91 (-1.3% upside). Target $13.91 (-1.3%), stop $13.43 (−4.9%), A.R:R -1.6:1. Stop-loss: $13.43.

What are the risks of investing in APLE?

Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.7% away).

Is APLE overvalued or undervalued?

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. trades at a P/E of 19.3 (forward 20.3). TrendMatrix value score: 4.8/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about APLE?

16 analysts cover APLE with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $14.

What does Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. do?Apple Hospitality REIT is a self-advised REIT owning 217 upscale rooms-focused hotels (29,583 guest rooms) in 37 U.S....

Apple Hospitality REIT is a self-advised REIT owning 217 upscale rooms-focused hotels (29,583 guest rooms) in 37 U.S. states, substantially all operating under Marriott or Hilton brands managed by 16 independent third-party operators. Revenue comes from hotel operations; 2025 RevPAR was $117.90 across the portfolio.

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