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Why APLE Stock slipped -0.11% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$18.65 -0.11% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $18.61

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $4.41B
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As of 2026-11-03, Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $18.65 (-0.11% 1D, market cap $4.41B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, APLE ranks #154 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), APLE carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 6.5%. By comparison, SKT (Tanger Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $4.33B) and EPR (EPR Properties) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC 9.0%, cap $4.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EPR leads on earnings multiple (16.3x) while EPR leads on capital efficiency (9.0% ROIC).

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Per APLE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001418121), Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. generated $1.41B in revenue (-1.3% YoY), $175.4M in net income, and $370.2M in free cash flow against $4.90B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $18.61 (-0.21%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 26.2% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 68/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.9% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw B · Rk C-
Cash (12)Whales (17)SEC (13)Macro (11)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.5% Base Target
$23 Bull$19 Base$15 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for APLE)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (68/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY APLE SCORES 68/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+17/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.3% realized swing band)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (69.4) create a -9 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
60
Grade C$16.40+10.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
63
Grade C+$18.15+2.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
65
Grade C+$18.61+0.2% Next Q
Current
68
Grade C+$18.65+1.8% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, APLE faces multiple-compression risk if 25.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($16.63) or 200D SMA ($14.75) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($19.49) toward Bear Floor ($15.20).

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Why APLE Stock slipped -0.11% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) slipped -0.11% to $18.65, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($10.85 – $18.98). Solid steady margins (7% return on capital), mixed timing at 25x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($10.85 – $18.98) with RSI-14 at 69.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.3% around $18.65 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C+ (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $370.2M annual free cash flow.
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APLE // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +37.03%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-04O $18.52H $18.67L $18.52C $18.65VOL 2.59M
RES: $19.17SUP: $14.39SMA50: $16.63SMA200: $14.75
$19.46$17.47$15.49$13.50$11.51RES $19.17SUP $14.39$18.652026-05-052026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-04
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
19.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -1.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (APLE)

Financials Rank #154 of 1097 ⚔️ SKT vs APLE Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (APLE vs. SKT, EPR, KRC, HHH)

Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts (172 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) ranks #154 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #299 by equity capitalization ($4.41B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EPR leads on earnings valuation at 16.3x trailing P/E, while EPR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.0% ROIC and — gross margin. EPR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with APLE at 68/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
APLE ACTIVE
Apple Hospitality REIT Inc.
C+ 68/100 25.3x — 6.5% -0.11% $4.41B Benchmark Subject
SKT
Tanger Inc.
D+ 52/100 — — — -0.32% $4.33B /skt-vs-aple →
EPR
EPR Properties
B 72/100 16.3x — 9.0% -0.15% $4.57B /epr-vs-aple →
KRC
Kilroy Realty Corporation
C- 59/100 — — 0.0% -1.31% $4.25B /krc-vs-aple →
HHH
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
C+ 69/100 36.4x — 5.1% -2.07% $4.65B /hhh-vs-aple →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001418121 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) reported GAAP revenue of $1.41B (-1.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.43B , and +5.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $175.4M, operating cash flow of $370.2M, and free cash flow of $370.2M (-8.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, APLE closed FY2025 with $4.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.41B $175.4M $370.2M $370.2M $4.90B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.43B $214.1M $405.4M $405.4M $4.97B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.34B $177.5M $399.0M $399.0M — —

3. APLE Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is APLE stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $18.65 (-0.11% 1D, market cap $4.41B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, APLE ranks #154 in composite RQD confidence.

How does APLE compare to SKT and EPR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Real Estate Investment Trusts), APLE carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 25.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 6.5%. By comparison, SKT (Tanger Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $4.33B) and EPR (EPR Properties) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 16.3x, ROIC 9.0%, cap $4.57B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EPR leads on earnings multiple (16.3x) while EPR leads on capital efficiency (9.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for APLE?

Per APLE's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001418121), Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. generated $1.41B in revenue (-1.3% YoY), $175.4M in net income, and $370.2M in free cash flow against $4.90B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is APLE trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

APLE last traded at $18.65 (-0.11% on volume of 2,048,544 shares), positioning the stock +12.15% above its 50-day simple moving average ($16.63) and +26.44% above its 200-day simple moving average ($14.75). Across its 52-week range of $10.85 to $18.98, APLE sits at the 95.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.3% ($17.85 to $19.45).

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APLE — Apple Hospitality REIT Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 68/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $18.65 (-0.11% 1D, market capitalization $4.41B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (12/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.5%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 18.3%, and free cash flow yield of 8.33%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (17/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Financials sector, Real Estate Investment Trusts industry, and profile. The profile describes the company as operating within this industry with a market capitalization of $4.4B.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Apple Hospitality REIT Inc. (APLE) reported $1.41B in annual revenue (up from $1.43B in FY2024, -1.3% YoY) and $175.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.34B revenue, $177.5M net income) through FY2025, APLE scaled operating cash flow to $370.2M and free cash flow to $370.2M, backed by $4.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C+ • RQD 68/100): Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 17/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $10.85 – $18.98 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 25.3x trailing P/E and 17.2x EV/EBITDA against 18.3% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Real Estate Investment Trusts (Financials), APLE carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of —.

  • Key Question #1: Can APLE sustain or expand its 18.3% operating margin and 6.5% ROIC against Real Estate Investment Trusts peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.41B and free cash flow of $370.2M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is APLE's 23.5x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation and insider cluster flow support a 16/20 whale-flow pillar, and the stock trades near it

Don't sleep on APLE's setup in Financials. Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation and insider cluster flow support a 16/20 whale-flow pillar, and the stock trades near its 52-week high of $18.98.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (68/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@FadeTheHype Shorting a 17/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $18.52 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Financials.

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Spot @ $18.52

Per the financials, revenue and net income declined across FY 2024 to FY 2025 while ROIC sits at 6.5% and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on APLE: Per the financials, revenue and net income declined across FY 2024 to FY 2025 while ROIC sits at 6.5% and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9.. At 25.3x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Real Estate Investment Trusts triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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