Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE: APLE) recently:

• 7/23/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $15.00 to $17.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its “equal weight” rating reaffirmed by Barclays PLC. They now have a $17.00 price target on the stock, up from $16.00.
• 7/21/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT was downgraded by Barclays PLC from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 7/21/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $15.00 to $16.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $15.00 to $16.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/18/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by LADENBURG THALM/SH SH from $15.00 to $17.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/12/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $14.00 to $16.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 6/1/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $13.00 to $16.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/1/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $12.00 to $15.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 6/1/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT is now covered by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They set a “neutral” rating and a $15.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/28/2026 – Apple Hospitality REIT was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.

Apple Hospitality REIT Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 31st will be given a $0.08 dividend. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. Apple Hospitality REIT’s payout ratio is currently 131.51%.

Insider Activity

In other Apple Hospitality REIT news, Chairman Glade M. Knight acquired 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 11th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $13.96 per share, for a total transaction of $69,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chairman owned 747,191 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,430,786.36. This trade represents a 0.67% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 6.90% of the company’s stock.

Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring, owning and operating high-quality, upscale, select-service hotels. The company’s portfolio primarily consists of properties operated under premium franchise agreements with leading lodging brands such as Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt. Apple Hospitality REIT is self-managed and internally advised, overseeing property management, revenue optimization and asset-level operations through its in-house team of hospitality professionals.

The company’s holdings encompass over 200 hotels featuring more than 30,000 guest rooms across a diverse array of markets in the United States.