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Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Dividend

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. · Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel · monthly payer

$18.88

Overvalued · -30% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 8, 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) pays a monthly dividend of $0.08 per share, or $0.96 a year, a 5.08% yield at its $18.88 share price. It pays every month. It has a dividend safety grade of C.

Forward Yield

5.08%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Payout Ratio

122%

5-Yr Growth

-4.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about APLE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 8, 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has a forward dividend yield of 5.08%, based on an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and a share price of $18.88.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (56 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • APLE last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • APLE's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0800 per share.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE pays out 122% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • APLE's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 4.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for APLE is $13.29 per share, 30% below the $18.88 share price, so APLE screens as overvalued.
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 119 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 14.3% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 1, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 30, 2021.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "APLE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/APLE

Is APLE a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.08% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Elevated payout ratio (122%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    5.08%
    Payout Ratio
    122%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.96
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -4.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.92
    Market Cap
    $4.5B
    P/E Ratio
    23.9
    5-Yr Total Return
    26%
    52-Week Range
    $11.32 – $18.98
    Dividend Safety
    C · 56/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)

    APLE dividend raises and cuts

    Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 1 time across the 119 payments on record since 2015. Its most recent change was a 14.3% increase to $0.0800 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 1, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 30, 2021.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Nov 1, 2022Raise$0.0700 → $0.0800+14.3%
    Sep 1, 2022Raise$0.0500 → $0.0700+40.0%
    Mar 3, 2022Raise$0.0100 → $0.0500+400.0%
    Mar 30, 2021Cut$0.100 → $0.0100−90.0%
    Every APLE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    APLE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →APLE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →APLE dividend calculator100 shares pay $96.00 a year, $8.00 each monthCalculate →APLE total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is APLE a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.08% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is APLE undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, APLE's fair value is about $13.29 versus a $18.88 share price — so it looks overvalued (-30% vs. fair value).

    Is APLE's dividend safe?

    APLE has a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is APLE's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for APLE is about $13.29 per share, about 30% below the current $18.88 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is APLE a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data APLE screens as "mixed" and overvalued. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.08% ($0.96/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will APLE cut its dividend?

    APLE earns a dividend-safety grade of C (56/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does APLE pay a dividend?

    Yes. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. pays a monthly dividend of about $0.96 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.08%.

    How much dividend does 100 shares of APLE pay?

    At $0.96 per share a year, 100 shares of APLE pay $96.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $8.00 each month. Buying them costs about $1,888 at the Nov 8, 2026 price.

    What is APLE's dividend yield?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE's forward dividend yield is 5.08%, based on a $0.96 annual dividend and a $18.88 share price.

    What is APLE's dividend per share?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE pays $0.96 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is APLE's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE's payout ratio is 122% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has APLE grown its dividend?

    APLE does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next APLE ex-dividend date?

    As of Nov 8, 2026, APLE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 30, 2026, for $0.0800 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.96 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$8.00
    Annual$96.00
    Monthly avg$8.00
    Full APLE dividend calculator →

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