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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. APLE

Real Estate Investment Trusts · SIC 6798 · Vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

18.82USD+0.91% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Apple Hospitality REIT owns and operates a portfolio of upscale and upper midscale hotels in the United States, almost all under Marriott or Hilton brands. The company reported a recovery in RevPAR in the second quarter of 2026, in a context where travel demand appears to be strengthening, although 2025 results were slightly below 2024. The number of owned hotels fell from 217 to 216 by June 2026.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) stock was 18.82 USD (+0.91% on the day), with market capitalisation 4.4 bn USD, P/E 25.6 on diluted EPS of 0.74 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 5.10%, beta 0.97, 52-week range 11.25–18.83 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 402.6 m USD (+4.7% YoY), net income of 67.1 m USD (+5.4% YoY), diluted EPS 0.28 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
4.4 bn USD
shares as of 27 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.6
Diluted EPS TTM 0.74 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
3.91%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
5.10%
DPS 12m 0.96
Beta (2y)
0.97
Volatility (1y) 23%
52-week range
11.2518.83

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
75.2
overbought (≥ 70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
15.79 – 19.61
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.79 · band width 21.6%
SMA 50 / 200
16.63 / 14.75
uptrend (price > SMA50 > SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.66 / 0.60
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+14.8%−2.0%+16.7 pp—
3 months+13.7%−2.2%+15.9 pp—
6 months+34.3%+4.3%+30.1 pp—
Year to date+58.8%+10.6%+48.3 pp—
1 year+68.5%+10.5%+58.0 pp+3.3%
3 years+11.6%+73.7%−62.0 pp+19.0%
5 years+12.9%+61.7%−48.8 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−10.6%
21 Jul 2026 → 08 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−42.5%
29 Mar 2022 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
+2.5%
S&P 500 +10.1%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
402.6 m USD
+4.7% YoY
Net income
67.1 m USD
+5.4% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.28
+3.7% YoY
net / operating
16.7% / 21.9%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue378.8 m333.0 m327.7 m384.4 m373.9 m326.4 m337.7 m402.6 m
Cost of revenue219.9 m204.4 m199.9 m220.6 m222.0 m204.9 m206.9 m227.6 m
Operating income77.7 m49.9 m50.9 m84.9 m72.5 m49.6 m48.0 m88.2 m
Depreciation & amortisation48.1 m47.9 m47.9 m48.0 m48.1 m48.6 m49.5 m49.7 m
Pre-tax income56.5 m30.1 m31.5 m63.9 m51.1 m29.9 m27.9 m67.3 m
Income tax243.0 k234.0 k241.0 k240.0 k242.0 k236.0 k242.0 k260.0 k
Net income56.3 m29.8 m31.2 m63.6 m50.9 m29.6 m27.7 m67.1 m
Diluted EPS0.230.12 ≈0.130.270.210.13 ≈0.120.28
Operating cash flow128.2 m ≈95.2 m49.1 m108.8 m ≈126.4 m ≈85.8 m48.9 m125.0 m ≈
Capex15.1 m ≈30.6 m19.6 m12.6 m ≈17.4 m ≈38.6 m27.5 m12.3 m ≈
Dividends paid57.7 m57.8 m69.6 m57.1 m56.8 m56.9 m56.6 m56.6 m
Share repurchases19.2 m ≈026.3 m16.9 m ≈2.0 m ≈13.1 m00 ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 89 percentile of its own 18-quarter history (min 15.5, median 19.7, max 48.8; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue1.3 bn1.3 bn601.9 m933.9 m1.2 bn1.3 bn1.4 bn1.4 bn
Revenue YoY+2.6%−0.3%−52.5%+55.2%+32.6%+8.5%+6.5%−1.3%
Net income206.1 m171.9 m-173.2 m18.8 m144.8 m177.5 m214.1 m175.4 m
Net income YoY+12.9%−16.6%−200.8%unavailable+669.1%+22.6%+20.6%−18.1%
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailable-0.770.080.630.770.890.74
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable+687.5%+22.2%+15.6%−16.9%
net %16.2%13.6%-28.8%2.0%11.7%13.2%15.0%12.4%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable322.2 m327.1 m282.0 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
8.5 m USD
Financial debt
1.5 bn USD
Net debt
1.5 bn USD
Equity
3.1 bn USD
Total assets
4.9 bn USD
Debt / equity
0.49x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
5.5%
ROA
3.6%
FCF margin
20.0%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
1.3 bn
2024
1.4 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
780.7 m
2024
837.9 m
2025
847.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
563.1 m ≈
2024
593.6 m ≈
2025
565.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026derived

Operating income
2023
247.5 m
2024
292.8 m
2025
257.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
183.2 m
2024
190.6 m
2025
192.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
430.7 m ≈
2024
483.4 m ≈
2025
450.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
178.6 m
2024
215.0 m
2025
176.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
1.1 m
2024
947.0 k
2025
959.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
177.5 m
2024
214.1 m
2025
175.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
0.77
2024
0.89
2025
0.74

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
229.3 m
2024
241.3 m
2025
237.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Dividend per share
2023
1.01
2024
1.01
2025
0.96

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
10.3 m
2024
10.3 m
2025
8.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Total assets
2023
4.9 bn
2024
5.0 bn
2025
4.9 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
1.4 bn
2024
1.5 bn
2025
1.5 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.6 bn
2024
1.7 bn
2025
1.8 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
3.3 bn †
2024
3.3 bn †
2025
3.1 bn †

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
399.0 m
2024
405.4 m
2025
370.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
76.8 m
2024
78.3 m
2025
88.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
322.2 m ≈
2024
327.1 m ≈
2025
282.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-364.6 m
2024
-215.7 m
2025
-135.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-34.3 m
2024
-189.2 m
2025
-239.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Dividends paid
2023
238.3 m
2024
243.7 m
2025
240.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
6.9 m
2024
34.7 m
2025
58.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-1.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
4.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
18.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
-11.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income growth (YoY)
-18.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
6.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-16.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
-13.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
40.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
31.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
17.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
12.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
20.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
5.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
3.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
5.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
130.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
78.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.5 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
3.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Debt / equity
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
386.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
95.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
290.3 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion
85.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
4.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
5.9 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Market cap / net income TTM
25.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Earnings yield
3.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
3.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
13.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBIT
23.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/Sales
4.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
5.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
5.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

9 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 52 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

18.82 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 4.4 bn USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
4.4 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
25.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
13.1x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROE
5.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
12.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-1.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
5.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Coverage and freshness

24/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Jul 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 05 Aug 2026
verified 1615derived 181

Score by group

  • Balance sheet75
  • Valuation66
  • Quality18
  • Growth45
  • Returns46

Estimated value range

Low
13.53
USD per share
Mid
19.83
USD per share
High
27.12
USD per share
Price: 18.82 USD
The price is within the range
Potential to the central value: 5.4% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 5.1% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: low · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 12.62 – 37.27 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • Net asset value (NAV)unavailable · input data missing
  • Dividend discount (DDM)12.62 – 16.97 (Mid 14.47)
  • Peers: P/B14.45 – 37.27 (Mid 25.20)
    32 companies used · median multiple 1.9x · quartiles 1.1x – 2.8x
    AKR, ALX, BRX, CHCT, COLD, DLR, DOC, EPR, ESS, EXR, FPI, FRT, GNL, HST, IRT, JBGS, KIM, LXP, NHI, O, PLD, PSA, RLJ, SELF, SITC, SLG, STAG, UDR, VICI, VMRK, VTR, WELL
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 52/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROE · Quality5.5%37 (vs peers)8%
EBITDA margin · Quality31.5%4 (on a fixed band)10%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth4.5%45 (on a fixed band)10%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet3.3x75 (vs peers)18%
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/B · Valuation1.4x65 (vs peers)23%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation25.6x68 (vs peers)10%
Dividend yield · Returns5.1%59 (vs peers)18%
Payout ratio (EPS) · Returns130.6%0 (on a fixed band)5%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial75/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth45/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Quality18/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Returns46/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation66/100 · 2/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC. (APLE). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 1.4 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -1.3%; net margin 12.2%; ROE 5.5%; net debt/EBITDA 3.3x.

The estimated value range is 13.53–27.12 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 19.83 USD, the price of 18.82 USD leaves a potential of 5.4% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 5.1% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 52/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Groups assessed only in part: balance. Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net debt / EBITDA: 3.3x

What contradicts it

  • EBITDA margin: 31.5%
  • Payout ratio (EPS): 130.6%
  • The valuation methods diverge

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Interest coverage.

Versus the vertical median

Real Estate Investment Trusts (SIC 6798) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
25.6x
vertical median 28.6x
below median (−10.6%)
EV/EBITDA
13.1x
vertical median 14.3x
below median (−8.5%)
P/S
3.1x
vertical median 6.8x
below median (−54.8%)
P/B
1.4x
vertical median 2.0x
below median (−29.1%)
ROE
5.5%
vertical median 7.6%
below median (−27.3%)
Net margin
12.2%
vertical median 22.8%
below median (−46.6%)
EBIT margin
17.9%
vertical median 39.6%
below median (−54.8%)
Revenue YoY
-1.3%
vertical median 4.7%
below median (−128.5%)
Net debt/EBITDA
3.3x
vertical median 4.8x
below median (−31.0%)
Dividend yield
5.1%
vertical median 4.5%
above median (+12.6%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
WELLWelltower Inc.176.9 bn103.24.0%12.7%+35.6%+16% / +171%
PLDPrologis, Inc.120.3 bn32.57.1%42.5%+7.2%+0% / +12%
EQIXEquinix Inc100.4 bn60.911.5%16.4%+5.4%+35% / +24%
AMTAmerican Tower Corporation86.9 bn26.390.6%30.7%+5.1%+3% / −10%
DLRDigital Realty Trust, Inc.63.3 bn47.16.2%21.7%+10.0%+13% / +30%
PSAPublic Storage62.3 bn33.916.0%37.8%+2.7%+21% / +29%
ORealty Income Corporation54.7 bn39.63.6%22.9%+9.1%−0% / +7%
VTRVentas, Inc.46.0 bn163.71.9%4.0%+18.5%+8% / +90%
CCICrown Castle Inc.36.8 bn44.0—20.7%−4.4%−5% / −26%
IRMIron Mountain Inc34.7 bn82.6—5.7%+12.2%+35% / +82%
EXRExtra Space Storage Inc.32.6 bn31.87.9%29.9%+3.7%+17% / +20%
VICIVICI Properties Inc.26.9 bn11.28.3%56.5%+4.1%−15% / −18%
VMRKVivmark Residential23.3 bn27.28.1%—+4.8%+0% / +9%
SBACSba Communications Corporation19.6 bn19.9—34.5%+5.1%−5% / −25%
HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.17.7 bn17.215.8%16.5%+7.6%+46% / +48%
ESSEssex Property Trust, Inc.17.0 bn40.78.0%22.7%+6.4%+0% / +24%
KIMKimco Realty Corporation16.8 bn27.65.8%27.8%+5.1%+21% / +29%
DOCHealthpeak Properties, Inc.13.9 bn37.14.9%12.3%+4.5%+10% / +16%
UDRUDR, Inc.11.8 bn17.521.8%40.8%+2.4%+2% / +11%
FRTFederal Realty Investment Trust9.9 bn19.915.6%38.6%+6.4%+16% / +20%
BRXBrixmor Property Group Inc.9.3 bn22.014.2%30.0%+6.7%+16% / +40%
STAGSTAG Industrial, Inc.7.3 bn27.17.6%29.9%+10.1%−4% / +6%
EPREpr Properties4.7 bn16.812.7%38.8%+2.9%+16% / +36%
APLEApple Hospitality REIT, Inc.4.4 bn25.65.5%12.2%−1.3%+68% / +12%
COLDAmericold Realty Trust, Inc.4.3 bn—-16.5%-17.4%−2.4%+40% / −46%

1- and 3-year price returns: for APLE from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
11.23
Total return -37% · Per year -37%
19.85
Total return 10% · Per year 10%
29.91
Total return 64% · Per year 64%
3 years
10.89
Total return -33% · Per year -12%
21.67
Total return 28% · Per year 9%
35.84
Total return 107% · Per year 27%
5 years
10.57
Total return -29% · Per year -7%
23.66
Total return 48% · Per year 8%
42.96
Total return 158% · Per year 21%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 5.42
  • Net margin± 3.79
  • Annual revenue growth± 3.11
  • Annual dilution± 0.32

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Apple Hospitality REIT owns and operates a portfolio of upscale and upper midscale hotels in the United States, almost all under Marriott or Hilton brands. The company reported a recovery in RevPAR in the second quarter of 2026, in a context where travel demand appears to be strengthening, although 2025 results were slightly below 2024 13. The number of owned hotels fell from 217 to 216 by June 2026 12.

SWOT

Strengths

  • A geographically and brand-diversified portfolio focused on rooms-focused hotels, with low leverage and access to extensive credit facilities 13.
  • Rising hotel margins in the second quarter of 2026 show the ability to turn revenue into operating profit 3.

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on two brand families, which exposes the company to their decisions and possible disputes with franchisors 1.
  • Most hotel costs are fixed, so a fall in demand can quickly reduce profitability 1.
  • The company does not operate its hotels directly and relies on third parties for day-to-day management, which limits control over operating decisions 1.

Opportunities

  • Acquiring and developing new hotels, such as the Anchorage and Las Vegas projects, could expand the portfolio if closing conditions are met 12.
  • A recovery in business travel demand could support occupancy growth on weekdays 3.
  • The recent refinancing and balance sheet flexibility could allow investment or share repurchases if market conditions become favourable 13.

Threats

  • An economic recession or lower government and corporate budgets could reduce demand and room rates 1.
  • Excess room supply in a market could reduce occupancy and prices 1.
  • Rising labour, energy and insurance costs could compress margins, especially if they cannot be passed on to guests 1.

Risks

  • Cyclicality of the hotel industryhigh

    Hotel performance is closely tied to the overall economy and can fall quickly in a recession, with a direct effect on revenue 1.

  • Dependence on Marriott and Hiltonhigh

    Almost all hotels operate under these two brand families, and a deterioration in the relationship or in brand reputation could affect portfolio value 1.

  • Dependence on third-party managersmedium

    The company cannot directly control day-to-day hotel operations, and weak performance by a manager could create extra costs and disruption 1.

  • Limited control over labourmedium

    Although third-party managers employ the staff, the company bears part of the cost and risk, and a labour shortage could limit hotel operations 1.

  • Acquisition and development project risklow

    Closing the Anchorage hotel purchase depends on conditions not yet satisfied, and there is no assurance the transaction will close, which could change growth plans 12.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If the demand recovery seen in the second quarter of 2026 persists, continued RevPAR growth could keep supporting revenue and margins 3.
  • A balance sheet with controlled leverage and refinanced credit facilities could provide flexibility in harder periods 13.
  • A geographically and brand-diversified portfolio of established brands could reduce dependence on any single market or demand category 1.

What would break the thesis

  • The company reported slightly lower revenue and RevPAR for 2025, and it expects stability rather than growth for 2026, which could limit progress 1.
  • High fixed costs and demand dependence could mean that any economic slowdown quickly hits profitability 1.
  • The number of hotels fell over the past year, and expansion through acquisitions depends on transactions that are not yet completed, which could leave the portfolio without significant growth 12.

What to watch

  • Evolution of Comparable Hotels RevPAR and quarterly resultsQ3 2026
  • Closing of the Anchorage hotel acquisition or a possible withdrawal from the contract2027
  • Execution and cost of the Las Vegas development project2028

Products, market & competition

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The business

Apple Hospitality REIT is a self-advised REIT incorporated in Virginia that invests in income-producing real estate, mainly in the U.S. lodging sector. As of 31 December 2025 the company owned 217 hotels with 29,583 guest rooms, located in urban, high-end suburban and developing markets across 37 states and the District of Columbia 1. It has one reportable segment and no foreign operations 1.

The business model centres on acquiring rooms-focused hotels, mainly in the upscale and upper midscale classes, and reinvesting in them to keep their competitive advantage. The hotels are run by third-party management companies not affiliated with Apple Hospitality, and most operate under Marriott or Hilton franchises 1. The company also aims to keep leverage low to preserve financial flexibility 1.

In 2025 the company acquired two hotels and sold seven, and in the first half of 2026 it made no acquisitions and sold one 12. It has a contract to buy a hotel under development in Anchorage, Alaska, planned to open in the fourth quarter of 2027, and a dual-brand development project in Las Vegas planned for 2028 12.

Segments

Franchised hotels (single segment)

The company reports a single segment, the owned hotel portfolio, which includes brands such as Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard, Hampton and Residence Inn; the largest brand family is Hilton Garden Inn with 39 hotels 1. Revenue comes from rooms, food and beverage and other related hotel services 1.

Hotels under development and acquisition

This area covers projects under way and purchase contracts, such as the Anchorage hotel and the Las Vegas complex, which could change the room count and portfolio structure if they are completed 12.

Market context

For 2026 the company expects RevPAR for Comparable Hotels to be similar to 2025, in line with broader industry expectations, assuming the current macroeconomic environment continues 1. This means the second-quarter recovery may not be a long-term trend if conditions change.

Trends

  • Recovery in business and leisure travel demandtailwind

    Management reported that demand improved in both business and leisure travel, and weekday occupancy grew faster than weekend occupancy 3. If this trend holds, it could support revenue and hotel margins.

  • Pressure from operating costsheadwind

    Hotel costs such as labour, insurance, utilities and property taxes are relatively fixed and can rise because of inflation or other factors, which could limit margin growth 1.

  • Reliance on Marriott and Hilton brandsmixed

    Almost all hotels operate under these two brand families, which brings the benefit of brand recognition but also the risk tied to their policies and franchise relationships 1.

  • More favourable financing conditionstailwind

    In July 2026 the company refinanced its unsecured credit facility and a term loan, obtaining improved pricing and staggered maturities, which could ease pressure on cash flow 3.

Competitive position

Apple Hospitality hotels compete mainly with other hotels in their immediate vicinity and, secondarily, with other lodging in the geographic market. The company also names competition from vacation ownership resort operators and short-term rental providers, including serviced apartments 1. The principal competitive factors are brand recognition, location, price and quality 1.

Competitive pressure could increase if the number of hotels or alternative accommodation in a given market grows, which would affect occupancy and RevPAR 1.

  • Other hotels in the same market

    Direct competition comes from hotels in the immediate vicinity, which the sources do not identify individually 1.

  • Vacation ownership resort operators

    Operators of vacation ownership resorts are named as a competing category, with no specific companies given in the source 1.

  • Short-term rental providers

    Platforms and providers of homes rented by the night, week or month are named as an alternative to hotel stays 1.

  • Serviced apartment operators

    Serviced apartments that can be rented short term are cited as an indirect competitor 1.

News & filings

In the press

No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

SEC filings

  • Current report15 Sept 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report10 Aug 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report06 Aug 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Quarterly report05 Aug 2026
  • Current report05 Aug 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report28 Jul 2026
    Material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report15 Jun 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report10 Jun 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers
  • Current report29 May 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report27 May 2026
    Shareholder vote · Other events

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · 23 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · 05 Aug 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.

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