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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.
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APLE Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · NYSE
Market Closed
15.55
▼ ⁦-0.06%⁩ (-0.01)
Market Cap$3.7B
Beta0.88
52w Low52w High
10.8517.28
Last Week
⁦-1.27%⁩
Last Month
⁦-0.13%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦-0.77%⁩
Last Year
⁦+20.73%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall71
Strong — clearly above market medianSuper StockF 5/9Better than 71% of Market stocks, per EL7's modelUnsustainable dividend (payout > 100%)
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
▸
Valuation
57
21.0x▼17.8xAround median
▸
Growth
20
1.2%▼7.1%Bottom tier
▸
Quality
54
5.5%▲4.5%Around median
▸
Safety
60
3.3x▼2.6xAround median
▸
Capital Return
63
6.17%▲2.12%Around median
▸
Momentum
88
22.5%▲2.9%Top tier
▸
Sentiment
70
33Top tier
Fair Value
Current price$16
Analyst target · 3 analysts
$17
⁦+9%⁩
See it undervalued
Range ⁦$16–$19⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$13
⁦-19%⁩
Sees it slightly overvalued
⁦8.3⁩% discount · ⁦0⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods disagree — estimate range ⁦$13–$17⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

This section combines price targets, revision history, analyst coverage changes, and an AI summary of what changed on the Street.

Price Target· 3 analysts setting price target
$16.90
⁦+8.7%⁩
Current Price $15.55·Median $17.00
Low
$16.00
High
$18.50
Current price
$15.55
Average target
$16.90
Street summary

Apple Hospitality REIT Price Target Revision Analysis

Bullish tilt

APLE stock has seen a gradual improvement in analyst outlook over the past 30 days, with the average price target rising by 2.42% from 16.5 to 16.9. This positive shift is supported by an upgrade to 'Buy' by Compass Point on August 7, 2026, and a recent reaffirmation of an 'Overweight' rating by Cantor Fitzgerald, reflecting growing confidence in the company's operational trajectory despite the current price (16.59) trading very close to the consensus.

As of 2026-08-24
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦0.0%⁩
Average rating
★ 3.27
Hold
Analyst coverage
11
Buy conviction
27%
Rating activity · 30d
0↑ · 0↓
Target dispersion
16%
Analyst ratings over time11 analysts rating
3
8
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months3.40 → 3.27
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-08-21
    Cantor Fitzgerald
    Overweight
  • ⬆ Upgrade2026-08-07
    Compass Point
    Buy
  • = Reiterate2026-06-12
    BMO Capital
    Market Perform
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    21.01x
    5.03x40.26x
    Cheap
  • Forward P/E
    21.75x
    5.89x47.13x
    Cheap
  • EV / EBITDA
    11.37x
    3.68x29.40x
    Cheap
  • FCF Yield
    7.9%
    -23.1%16.7%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    1.2%
    -14.0%37.7%
    Below average
  • EPS Growth YoY
    -2.6%
    -121.8%181.8%
    Near median
  • Gross Margin
    40.2%
    -5.0%81.8%
    Above average
  • ROIC
    5.5%
    -4.2%9.5%
    Strong
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    3.29x
    1.55x12.39x
    Low debt
  • Dividend Yield
    6.2%
    0.6%15.6%
    Moderate
  • Payout Ratio
    129.5%
    31.2%370.0%
    Moderate
  • Altman Z-Score
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Financial Analysis
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-08-06 data

Company Overview

Apple Hospitality REIT is a hotel real estate investment trust focused on select-service room hotels, targeting business and leisure travelers across diverse markets, industries, and demand sources. Its operating income depends on room occupancy and daily rates, with contributions from other revenue, which grew 8% in fiscal year 2026 Q2. During that quarter, Brand.com bookings represented approximately 40% of room nights, GDS approximately 18%, OTA approximately 13%, and direct property bookings approximately 25%.

In fiscal year 2026 Q2, the company reported revenue of $402.6 million, gross profit of $175.0 million, net income of $67.1 million, and earnings per share of $0.28. This equates to a gross profit margin of approximately 43.5% and a net income margin of approximately 16.7%, while comparable hotels' adjusted hotel EBITDA reached $153 million at a margin of 38.1%, up 120 basis points. NFFO was approximately $123 million, or $0.52 per share, growing 9% and 8.3%, respectively.

The occupancy mix in fiscal year 2026 Q2 was supported by the best available rate segment at 33%, groups at 18%, negotiated rates at 15%, government at approximately 5.5%, and discounts at 28%. Comparable hotels' RevPAR increased 5.3% to $136, with ADR growing 3.5% to $170 and occupancy rising 130 basis points to 80.1%. On a last-twelve-month basis for fiscal year 2026, revenue was $1.4 billion, net income was $171.8 million, and earnings per share were approximately $0.73.

What's Driving the Stock

  • On August 6, 2026, the company raised the midpoint of its fiscal year 2026 RevPAR growth guidance by 25 basis points to 3.25% and now expects a range of 2.25% to 4.25%, following fiscal year 2026 Q2 performance that exceeded its expectations and continued strength in forward bookings.
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Business travel demand improved clearly in fiscal year 2026 Q2; weekday occupancy increased 240 basis points compared with 120 basis points for weekends, GDS share rose 100 basis points to 18%, while group share reached 18% compared with its historical level of 15% to 16%.
  • The thirteen hotels that transitioned in January 2026 from Marriott management to a franchise model delivered RevPAR growth exceeding 7% and adjusted hotel EBITDA margin expansion exceeding 300 basis points during fiscal year 2026 Q2; these hotels represent approximately 8% of the portfolio's adjusted hotel EBITDA.
  • Growth was not entirely dependent on the FIFA World Cup 2026; tournament markets added only approximately 50 basis points to quarterly RevPAR growth, while RevPAR grew approximately 5% outside those markets. Preliminary results for July 2026 showed growth exceeding 5.5%, with a limited contribution from tournament matches during that month.
  • The refinancing completed in July 2026 increased the capacity of the primary credit facility from $1.2 billion to approximately $1.3 billion, extended the average debt maturity to nearly five years, and left the revolving facility with no outstanding balance. The next significant unsecured maturity is now in 2029, giving the company greater flexibility to finance renovations or pursue suitable investment opportunities.
  • Buying & Selling Case

    ▲ Buying Case4 pts

    • +Operating growth demonstrated a strong ability to convert into earnings; the company converted approximately 58 cents of every additional dollar of revenue into adjusted hotel EBITDA, helping raise the margin by 120 basis points and increase NFFO per share by 8.3% in fiscal year 2026 Q2.
    • +The improvement in demand is geographically broad; RevPAR grew 5% in the 30 largest markets and 5.9% in the remaining markets during fiscal year 2026 Q2, while approximately three-quarters of hotels achieved RevPAR growth compared with two-thirds of hotels in the previous quarter.
    • +Limited new supply may support pricing strength; at the end of fiscal year 2026 Q2, 55% of the portfolio's hotels had no new upscale or upper-midscale project under construction within a five-mile radius.
    • +The company combines distributions with reinvestment; it paid $57 million, or $0.24 per share, during fiscal year 2026 Q2, while planning capital expenditures of between $85 million and $95 million during fiscal year 2026, including comprehensive renovations at 18 hotels.

    ▼ Selling Case6 pts

    • −Fiscal year 2026 guidance assumes total hotel expense growth of approximately 4% at the midpoint, following a 9% increase in utility costs and a 6% increase in repairs and maintenance in fiscal year 2026 Q2. The expected adjusted hotel EBITDA margin for the year also ranges between 33.7% and 34.7%, below the quarterly margin of 38.1%, with a comparative headwind from property taxes and the potential for higher insurance costs beginning in November 2026.
    • −Management expects growth in the second half of fiscal year 2026 to be slower than in the first half, while the impact of the FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in mid-July 2026 and the company does not expect an additional contribution from it during the remainder of the quarter. Therefore, underlying business and leisure demand must offset the disappearance of this temporary catalyst to maintain the pace of RevPAR.
    • −Not all markets are participating in the improvement; RevPAR in Phoenix declined 5% in fiscal year 2026 Q2 due to lower occupancy and rates, with a decline in semiconductor-related business among the causes of the weakness.
    • −Reinvestment requirements are increasing; the company raised its fiscal year 2026 capital expenditure range by $5 million to $85–95 million, with renovations at 18 hotels and major projects in Anchorage and Seattle. It also expects a gradual ramp-up period for the Seattle Residence Inn following its rebranding, despite splitting the renovation work between fiscal year 2026 Q4 and fiscal year 2027 Q1 to reduce disruption.
    • −Total debt was approximately $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, equivalent to 3.2 times last-twelve-month EBITDA, and only approximately 60% of it was fixed or hedged. In addition, management said that high interest rates, construction and shipping costs, and potential tariffs make new development projects more difficult to justify economically.
    • −The analyst consensus on APLE is Neutral, with price targets ranging only from $16 to $18.5, while the average is $16.9 and is close to the top of the 52-week range of $17.28. This reflects a balance between improving operations and the risks of slowing growth, expenses, and capital expenditures, and does not provide an explicit consensus for a strong bullish case.

    Valuation

    The average analyst price target is $16.9, within a range of $16 to $18.5, and the average is only $0.38 below the top of the 52-week range of $17.28. The consensus remains Neutral, while the breadth of the 52-week range between $10.85 and $17.28 shows the valuation's sensitivity to changes in hotel demand and margin expectations. The increase in fiscal year 2026 guidance and the refinancing support the positive side of the valuation, but expected slower growth in the second half and higher capital expenditures limit the clarity of the rerating case.

    HoldAnalyst target: $16.9(+8.7%)

    Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-31; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

    FAQ

    What drove APLE's results in fiscal year 2026 Q2?

    Revenue was $402.6 million, net income was $67.1 million, and earnings per share were $0.28 in fiscal year 2026 Q2. Comparable hotels' RevPAR increased 5.3% to $136, supported by 3.5% ADR growth and an increase in occupancy to 80.1%. The adjusted hotel EBITDA margin also expanded 120 basis points to 38.1%, and NFFO was $0.52 per share.

    Did Apple Hospitality REIT's growth depend on the FIFA World Cup 2026?

    FIFA World Cup 2026 markets added approximately 150 basis points to RevPAR growth in June 2026, but added only approximately 50 basis points to growth for the full quarter. RevPAR outside tournament markets grew approximately 5% during fiscal year 2026 Q2. In July 2026, preliminary growth exceeded 5.5% even though the contribution from tournament matches was limited and their impact ended in the middle of the month.

    What is APLE's guidance for fiscal year 2026?

    The company expects comparable hotels' RevPAR growth of between 2.25% and 4.25% in fiscal year 2026, with a midpoint of 3.25% after a 25-basis-point increase. Adjusted hotel EBITDA margin guidance ranges between 33.7% and 34.7%, while adjusted EBITDAre ranges between $453 million and $476 million. It also expects net income of between $152 million and $180 million, with hotel expense growth of approximately 4% at the midpoint of the range.

    What does Apple Hospitality REIT's debt profile look like after the refinancing?

    Total debt was approximately $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, equivalent to 3.2 times last-twelve-month EBITDA, with a weighted average interest rate of 4.8%. In July 2026, the company increased the capacity of its primary credit facility to approximately $1.3 billion and extended the average debt maturity to nearly five years. The $700 million revolving facility now matures in 2030, with two term loans of $275 million and $300 million maturing in 2031 and 2032, respectively, and there was no outstanding balance on the revolving facility.

    What are APLE's portfolio growth and renovation plans?

    The company expects capital expenditures of between $85 million and $95 million in fiscal year 2026, after spending $40 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026. The plan includes comprehensive renovations at 18 hotels, including the Embassy Suites in Anchorage and the rebranding of the Seattle Residence Inn. The company has two fixed-price forward contracts for an AC Hotel project in Anchorage expected to be delivered in late 2027 and a dual-branded AC and Residence Inn project in Las Vegas expected to be delivered in fiscal year 2028 Q2, with the cost payable upon completion of each project.

    How do analysts rate APLE stock?

    The analyst consensus on APLE is Neutral, with an average price target of $16.9. The target range extends from a low of $16 to a high of $18.5, compared with the top of the 52-week range of $17.28. This consensus reflects a balance between RevPAR growth and improving margins on one hand, and expected slower growth in the second half of fiscal year 2026 and higher capital expenditures on the other.