BlackRock discloses 15.8% stake in Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE)

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) as of 09/30/2025.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/17/2025 - 06:05 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 8 to Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) as of 09/30/2025.

BlackRock reported 37,515,618 shares beneficially owned, representing 15.8% of the class. It disclosed 36,674,915 shares with sole voting power and 37,515,618 shares with sole dispositive power, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

Item 6 notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in APLE’s common stock of more than five percent.

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What stake did BlackRock report in APLE?

BlackRock reported 37,515,618 shares beneficially owned, equal to 15.8% of Apple Hospitality REIT’s common stock.

How much voting and dispositive power did BlackRock report?

Sole voting power: 36,674,915 shares; sole dispositive power: 37,515,618 shares; no shared voting or dispositive power.

What is the date of the event triggering this filing for APLE?

The event date is 09/30/2025.

What type of filing did BlackRock submit for APLE?

Schedule 13G/A (Amendment No. 8) reporting beneficial ownership.

Does the filing state an intent to influence control at APLE?

No. It certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to change or influence control.

Which affiliated fund holds more than 5% interest, per Item 6?

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF is noted as having an interest exceeding five percent.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

03784Y200

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 03784Y200

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 36,674,915.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 37,515,618.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

37,515,618.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

15.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 814 EAST MAIN STREET RICHMOND VA 23219
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 03784Y200
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 37515618
(b)	Percent of class: 15.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 36674915
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 37515618
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT, INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	10/17/2025

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7