Apple Hospitality REIT Reports Significant 2025 Profit Decline, Lower RevPAR, and Reduced Shareholder Distributions
APLE is trading near its 52-week low of $10.44 (13% above the low).
Summary
Apple Hospitality REIT reported an 18.1% drop in 2025 net income and a 1.6% decline in comparable hotel RevPAR, alongside a reduction in total shareholder distributions due to the omission of a special dividend.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · APLE
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Net Income Significantly Declined in 2025
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, decreased by 18.1% to $175.4 million, down from $214.1 million in 2024.
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Comparable Hotel RevPAR Decreased
Comparable Hotels RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) declined by 1.6% in 2025 to $117.95, compared to $119.92 in 2024, primarily due to a 1.6% decrease in occupancy.
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Total Shareholder Distributions Reduced
The company's total distributions to shareholders for 2025 were $0.96 per common share, a reduction from $1.01 per common share in 2024 and 2023, due to the omission of a special distribution for January 2026.
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Increased Operating and Interest Expenses
Hotel operating expenses increased by 1.1% to $847.3 million, and net interest and other expenses rose by 4.8% to $81.5 million, driven by higher average borrowings and interest rates on variable-rate debt.
Analysis · APLE · Real Estate & Construction
Apple Hospitality REIT's 2025 annual report reveals a substantial decline in net income and a decrease in key operating metrics like RevPAR. The company's net income fell by 18.1% year-over-year, driven by a slight revenue decrease, increased hotel operating expenses, and higher impairment charges. Furthermore, the absence of a special distribution for January 2026 effectively reduces the total distributions to shareholders compared to previous years, which is a direct negative for income-focused investors. While the company engaged in share repurchases and has an ATM program in place, the overall financial performance and the outlook for 2026, with RevPAR expected to be similar to the declining 2025 levels, signal ongoing challenges in the lodging sector.
At the time of this filing, APLE was trading at $11.75 on NYSE in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.9B. The 52-week trading range was $10.44 to $15.43. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.