APLE (Apple Hospitality REIT) Forward Dividend Yield %: 5.79% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


APLE Apple Hospitality REIT Inc APLE
85 GF Score
Price $16.64
GF Value $14.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Apple Hospitality REIT Forward Dividend Yield %?

Apple Hospitality REIT APLE +0.24% 85 Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates APLE with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 REITs companies, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks worse than 65.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Apple Hospitality REIT is 5.79%.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Apple Hospitality REIT is 5.79%.

APLE's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
65.06% of 870 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 6.835 vs APLE: 5.79

Apple Hospitality REIT's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.24.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 65.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Apple Hospitality REIT was 188.40% per year. The lowest was -67.80% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

Apple Hospitality REIT  (NYSE:APLE) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Apple Hospitality REIT Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

APLE vs PK, DRH, SHO: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Apple Hospitality REIT Forward Dividend Yield % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Apple Hospitality REIT Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Apple Hospitality REIT Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0800002026-05-292026-05-292026-06-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002026-04-302026-04-302026-05-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002026-03-312026-03-312026-04-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002026-02-272026-02-272026-03-16Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002026-01-302026-01-302026-02-17Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-12-312025-12-312026-01-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-11-282025-11-282025-12-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-10-312025-10-312025-11-17Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-09-302025-09-302025-10-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-08-292025-08-292025-09-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-07-312025-07-312025-08-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0800002025-06-302025-06-302025-07-15Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.96/16.64
=5.77 %

Current Share Price is $16.64.
Apple Hospitality REIT's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.08 * 12 = $0.96.

Apple Hospitality REIT's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.96/16.64
=5.77 %

Current Share Price is $16.64.
Apple Hospitality REIT's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.96.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.79% mean?
Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Apple Hospitality REIT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #566 out of 870 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Apple Hospitality REIT's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.79%. The REITs industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.84. Apple Hospitality REIT's value of 5.79% is 15.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #566 out of 870 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Apple Hospitality REIT has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple Hospitality REIT's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to PK and DRH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Apple Hospitality REIT ranks #566 out of 870 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Apple Hospitality REIT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.84. Apple Hospitality REIT's value of 5.79% is 15.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a REITs company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among REITs companies is 6.84, based on 870 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Apple Hospitality REIT's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 5.79% is 15.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Apple Hospitality REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple Hospitality REIT's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple Hospitality REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.96, compared to a current price of $16.64 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.79% and 15.3% below the REITs industry median of 6.84. Apple Hospitality REIT's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 5.79% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple Hospitality REIT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.64 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.96. GuruFocus considers Apple Hospitality REIT to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for APLE:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 5.79%
  • GF Value™: $14.96 vs. price of $16.64 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.3% below the REITs median (#566 of 870)

No single metric tells the full story. See the APLE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Apple Hospitality REIT Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 48T:Germany
Address 814 East Main Street, Richmond, VA, USA, 23219
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc is a real estate investment trust that invests in income-producing real estate, majorly in the lodging sector, in the United States. It chiefly invests in upscale service hotels. All of the company's hotels operate under the Marriott or Hilton brands. Apple Hospitality has wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiaries, which lease all of the company's hotels from wholly-owned qualified REIT subsidiaries. These hotels are managed under separate agreements with various hotel management companies that are unaffiliated with Apple Hospitality. The company derives its income from hotel revenue, its sole segment.
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