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APLEApple Hospitality REIT, Inc.Sell4.4·$15.96+2.34%
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Stock Analysis

SellHigh Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $15.96 — A.R:R is negative (-1.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels.

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

$15.96-1.7% A.UpsideScore 4.4/10#8 of 9 REIT - Hotel & Motel
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield8.82%
IncomeYield6.16%(5y avg 4.96%)Payout131.51%
Stop $15.28Target $15.68(resistance)A.R:R -1.2:1
Analyst target$14.94-6.4%9 analysts
$15.68our TP
$15.96price
$14.94mean
$14

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $15.96 — A.R:R is negative (-1.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 4.4/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 55d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Aug 3, 202655d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (-0.9% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)21.4
P/E (Fwd)22.2
Mkt Cap$3.7B
EV/EBITDA12.0
Profit Mgn12.1%
ROE5.4%
Rev Growth3.1%
Beta0.90
Dividend6.16%
Rating analysts16

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV67%elevated

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

2 floor-breakers

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

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.3

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

Support Resistance
0.2
Bollinger
0.3
Gap
5.0
52w Position
9.9
GatesA.R:R -1.2=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.1<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.1>=4.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 55d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
86 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $13.51Resistance $16.00

Price Targets

$15
$16
A.Upside-1.8%
A.R:R-1.2:1

Position Sizing

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

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-18.5% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
M
M
M
1/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-03 (55d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APLE stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $15.96 — A.R:R is negative (-1.2) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Property Type: Marriott and Hilton branded hotels. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $15.28. Score 4.4/10, high confidence.

What is the APLE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $15.68 (-1.7% upside). Prior stop was $15.28. Stop-loss: $15.28.

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 (-0.9% away).

Is APLE overvalued or undervalued?

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. trades at a P/E of 21.4 (forward 22.2). TrendMatrix value score: 4.7/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about APLE?

16 analysts cover APLE with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $15.

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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