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APLE

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

APLE

Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel · Stock · monthly payer

$16.55

Overvalued · -20% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.80%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Payout Ratio

130%

5-Yr Growth

-4.4%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about APLE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has a forward dividend yield of 5.80%, based on an annual dividend of $0.96 per share and a share price of $16.55.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, APLE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (54 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 Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0800 per share.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, APLE pays out 130% 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 Oct 14, 2026, APLE's 5.80% yield is 13% above its five-year average yield of 5.12%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for APLE is $13.30 per share, 20% below the $16.55 share price, so APLE screens as overvalued.
  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "APLE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/APLE

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) yields 5.80% ($0.96 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (54/100).

Is APLE a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.80% ($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 (130%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    5.80%
    Payout Ratio
    130%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.96
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -4.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.93
    Market Cap
    $3.9B
    P/E Ratio
    22.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    4%
    52-Week Range
    $10.85 – $17.28
    Dividend Safety
    C · 54/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)
    APLE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →APLE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is APLE a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 5.80% ($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 $13.30 versus a $16.55 share price — so it looks overvalued (-20% vs. fair value).

    Is APLE's dividend safe?

    APLE has a dividend-safety grade of C (54/100), 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 $13.30 per share, about 20% below the current $16.55 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 5.80% ($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 (54/100), 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 5.80%.

    What is APLE's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, APLE's forward dividend yield is 5.80%, based on a $0.96 annual dividend and a $16.55 share price.

    What is APLE's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, APLE pays $0.96 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is APLE's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 14, 2026, APLE's payout ratio is 130% 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 Oct 14, 2026, APLE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 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

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