Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.96
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.1%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
APLE Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.6% and trend is rising.
APLE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.1%
Trailing DPS$0.96
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout63.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR8.1%
5Y CAGR26.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.0%
1Y Total Return26.9%
5Y Total Return13.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,36010Y ago$11,82220Y ago$13,067
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
APLE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
APLE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 63.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
APLE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.1% and 5-year CAGR of 26.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, APLE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.1% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 9.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 13.6%, with dividends contributing 26.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,822 today.
APLE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.65
Avg/Payment$0.0825
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 7.13% | May 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 8.34% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 7.83% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0800 | — | 8.25% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 8.10% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 8.49% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 9.03% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 8.41% | Oct 15, 2025 |
APLE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.1%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
26.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.0%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.2B | 7.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $6.8B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SHOSunstone Hotel Inves… | $1.9B | 1.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 DRHDiamondRock Hospital… | $2.2B | 4.4% | 96.9% | 1 | At Risk |
3rd  HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $14.7B | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 PEBPebblebrook Hotel Tr… | $1.6B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
APLE Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | -5.0% | 12 | $0.74 | 129.7% | 0.77x | 7.6% |
| 2024 | $1.01 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.89 | 113.5% | 0.88x | 8.0% |
| 2023 | $1.01 | 32.9% | 12 | $0.77 | 131.2% | 0.76x | 8.0% |
| 2022 | $0.76 | 1800.0% | 11 | $0.63 | 120.6% | 0.83x | 6.1% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | -86.7% | 4 | $0.08 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.30 | -72.7% | 3 | $-0.77 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $1.10 | -15.4% | 11 | $0.77 | 142.9% | 0.70x | 8.8% |
| 2018 | $1.30 | 18.2% | 13 | $0.90 | 144.4% | 0.69x | 10.4% |
| 2017 | $1.10 | -8.3% | 11 | $0.82 | 134.1% | 0.75x | 8.8% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APLE stock.
How much dividend does APLE pay per share?
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is APLE's next ex-dividend date?
APLE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. APLE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is APLE's dividend safe?
APLE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of +63.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has APLE increased its dividend?
APLE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +26.2%.
How often does APLE pay dividends?
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in APLE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in APLE five years ago would be worth approximately $11,360 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is APLE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
APLE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.