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APLE

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.

APLE

Real Estate · Stock · monthly payer

Forward Yield

6.13%

Annual Dividend

$0.96

Payout Ratio

132%

5-Yr Growth

-4.4%

Ex-Date

May 29, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

APLE Dividend Safety Score

52/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2022
Earnings payout coverage132% of earnings paid out
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.54
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is APLE a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a monthly dividend yielding 6.13% ($0.96/yr), with 4 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 (132%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    6.13%
    Payout Ratio
    132%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.96
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -4.4%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    May 29, 2026
    Years of Growth
    4
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    0.90
    Market Cap
    $3.7B
    P/E Ratio
    21.5
    5-Yr Total Return
    3%
    52-Week Range
    $10.85 – $15.71
    Dividend Safety
    C · 52/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)
    APLE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 29, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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    At $0.96 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$8.00
    Annual$96.00
    Monthly avg$8.00