APi Group (NYSE:APG) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at Jefferies Financial Group

Analysts at Jefferies Financial Group began coverage on shares of APi Group (NYSE:APG – Get Free Report) in a note issued to investors on Friday, MarketBeat.com reports. The firm set a “buy” rating on the stock.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. UBS Group set a $52.00 price target on shares of APi Group in a report on Monday, July 20th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on APi Group from $53.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings raised APi Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Wall Street Zen cut APi Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $47.00 target price on APi Group in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, APi Group presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $54.67.

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APi Group Stock Down 1.7%

APG stock opened at $44.24 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $19.12 billion, a P/E ratio of -70.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.57. APi Group has a 12 month low of $34.87 and a 12 month high of $49.99. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $39.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $41.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 1.32.

APi Group (NYSE:APG – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.47 by $0.03. APi Group had a net margin of 4.12% and a return on equity of 38.31%. The firm had revenue of $2.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.40 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.41 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 22.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that APi Group will post 1.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director James Lillie sold 285,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $39.84, for a total value of $11,354,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 8,952,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $356,661,624. This represents a 3.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Ian Ashken sold 85,072 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.36, for a total transaction of $3,433,505.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,177,284 shares in the company, valued at approximately $370,395,182.24. This represents a 0.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 660,000 shares of company stock worth $26,353,682. 18.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its position in APi Group by 55.7% in the 3rd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 716 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 256 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of APi Group during the third quarter worth about $49,000. John Boyer Inc. acquired a new position in APi Group during the third quarter worth approximately $61,000. Whittier Trust Co. boosted its stake in APi Group by 84.4% during the 1st quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 2,060 shares of the company’s stock worth $87,000 after purchasing an additional 943 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in APi Group by 35.9% during the 1st quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,297 shares of the company’s stock worth $93,000 after acquiring an additional 607 shares during the period. 86.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting APi Group

Here are the key news stories impacting APi Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record Q3 results: APi reported revenue of approximately $2.55 billion, up 22.5% year over year and ahead of the $2.40 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted EBITDA increased 24.6% to $350 million, while adjusted EPS of $0.50 exceeded expectations of $0.47 and rose from $0.41 a year earlier. APi Group Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Higher 2026 outlook: Management raised its full-year revenue forecast to $9.20 billion-$9.25 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.235 billion-$1.255 billion, marking the third guidance increase this year. Management also cited double-digit organic growth, strong demand and a goal of reaching a 16% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028. APi raises 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst targets increased: Truist raised its APG price target to $58 from $55 while maintaining a Buy rating. Wells Fargo lifted its target to $60 from $53 and kept an Overweight rating, implying substantial upside from the referenced trading level. Truist Securities adjusts APi Group price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional positioning was mixed: Several large investors added APG shares during the latest reporting quarter, while others—including Viking Global Investors—reduced or exited positions. This suggests continued institutional interest but not a uniform bullish view.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling may weigh on sentiment: Reported insider activity over the past six months consisted of sales rather than purchases, including sizable transactions by Martin Franklin, Ian Ashken and James Lillie. These sales do not necessarily reflect operating concerns, but they can create an overhang for investors.

About APi Group

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APi Group Corporation NYSE: APG is a global provider of safety, specialty and industrial services. The company serves commercial, industrial and infrastructure customers through a network of operating businesses that provide services designed to protect people, property and critical assets.

APi Group’s offerings include fire protection and life-safety systems, security services, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning services, industrial maintenance, specialty contracting and infrastructure services.

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