APLE
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) closed at $13.39 as of 2026-05-01, trading 6.8% above its 200-week moving average of $12.54. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 4.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.14 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 523 weeks of data, APLE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought APLE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.3%.
With a market cap of $3.2 billion, APLE is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.5%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
Share count has increased 3.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 10.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in APLE would have grown to $123, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. APLE has returned 2.1% annualized vs 15.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -2.9% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: APLE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After APLE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying APLE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.7% after 12 months (median +5.0%), compared to +13.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -3.0% vs +30.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment APLE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
APLE has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +1.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 1 | 1.1% | +9.9% | +27.2% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 1.7% | +12.6% | +27.9% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 1 | 0.1% | +7.1% | +24.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 4 | 2.9% | +12.9% | +26.4% |
| Feb 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 2.6% | +4.3% | +22.0% |
| Mar 2018 | Mar 2018 | 1 | 2.8% | +2.7% | +22.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 18 | 15.2% | +6.0% | +20.4% |
| Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 | 3 | 0.6% | -14.9% | +18.8% |
| May 2019 | Aug 2019 | 13 | 5.3% | -29.5% | +22.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2021 | 56 | 64.8% | -13.5% | +16.5% |
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 0.2% | +25.1% | +25.9% |
| Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +0.6% | +8.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2026 | 57 | 17.5% | -6.4% | +8.6% |
| Average | 12 | — | +1.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is APLE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) is currently 6.8% above its 200-week moving average of $12.54. It would need to fall to $12.54 to cross below the line.
What is APLE's 200-week moving average price?
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $12.54 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when APLE drops below its 200-week moving average?
APLE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is APLE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about APLE as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow yield is 9.6%. Return on equity is 5.5%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does APLE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 10.1 years, $100 invested in APLE would have grown to $123, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. That's 2.1% annualized vs 15.0% for the index. APLE has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does APLE pay a dividend?
Yes. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 717.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01