APi Group (NYSE:APG – Free Report) had its price target raised by Truist Financial from $50.00 to $53.00 in a research report report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.
Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. CJS Securities upgraded APi Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $49.00 target price (up from $45.00) on shares of APi Group in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of APi Group in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Barclays boosted their price objective on APi Group from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, UBS Group set a $49.00 target price on APi Group and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $48.57.
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APi Group Trading Down 1.6%
APi Group (NYSE:APG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.04. APi Group had a net margin of 3.70% and a return on equity of 37.92%. The firm had revenue of $2.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.09 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.51 earnings per share. APi Group’s quarterly revenue was up 13.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that APi Group will post 1.83 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.71, for a total transaction of $983,620.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 16,148 shares in the company, valued at approximately $721,977.08. This represents a 57.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Anthony E. Malkin bought 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was bought at an average price of $39.58 per share, for a total transaction of $118,740.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 7,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $277,060. The trade was a 75.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 17.00% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of APi Group
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of APi Group in the first quarter worth about $650,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of APi Group by 73.6% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 178,117 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,369,000 after acquiring an additional 75,490 shares in the last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its position in shares of APi Group by 30.9% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 4,366 shares of the company’s stock valued at $223,000 after acquiring an additional 1,031 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new position in APi Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $2,101,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in APi Group by 9.7% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 15,402 shares of the company’s stock worth $786,000 after purchasing an additional 1,363 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.62% of the company’s stock.
More APi Group News
Here are the key news stories impacting APi Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: APi reported $0.44 EPS vs. $0.40 consensus and revenue of $2.12B vs. $2.09B, with 13.8% year-over-year revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA margins — the core catalyst for the recent rally. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple banks raised price targets and ratings (UBS, Citi, RBC, Barclays, Truist), increasing street conviction and providing near-term upside targets in the $52–$54 range. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Company reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and management framed outcomes as validation of a recurring-services model — narrative that supports multiple-quarter growth expectations. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor access events scheduled: APi’s senior team will present at Bank of America (Mar 12) and J.P. Morgan (Mar 17) conferences — increases visibility and gives investors a chance to probe guidance and margin drivers. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and full disclosures are available for investors who want segment-level detail and management commentary on margin improvement and backlog. Useful for confirming whether the beat is sustainable. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Near-term guidance caution: Q1 2026 revenue was guided to ~$1.9B–$2.0B versus an implied ~ $2.1B consensus, creating execution risk and a potential cap on short-term upside if conservatism persists. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares (~$984k at ~$44.71), reducing his position by ~58% — some investors may view this as a cautionary signal on timing or liquidity needs. Read More.
APi Group Company Profile
APi Group Corp. is a global specialty contractor that provides fire protection, security, mechanical insulation and energy services to commercial, industrial and institutional clients. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota, the company designs, installs, inspects, tests, maintains and repairs a wide range of safety and infrastructure systems. Through its network of operating subsidiaries, APi Group delivers end-to-end solutions for new construction, facility renovations and ongoing maintenance requirements.
Its service portfolio spans life safety and industrial services—such as fire suppression systems, fire alarms and emergency lighting—and specialized offerings including technical insulation, access solutions, passive fire protection and energy efficiency upgrades.
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