APi Group (NYSE:APG) Price Target Raised to $52.00

APi Group (NYSE:APG) had its price target upped by Barclays from $44.00 to $52.00 in a report published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on APG. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of APi Group from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of APi Group in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. 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. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and issued a $49.00 price target (up from $45.00) on shares of APi Group in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of APi Group in a report on Monday, December 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $48.57.

APi Group Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of NYSE:APG opened at $44.41 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $42.25 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $38.28. APi Group has a 12-month low of $20.50 and a 12-month high of $46.89. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -58.69 and a beta of 1.70.

APi Group (NYSE:APG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $2.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.09 billion. APi Group had a return on equity of 37.92% and a net margin of 3.70%.The company’s revenue was up 13.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.51 earnings per share. On average, research analysts anticipate that APi Group will post 1.83 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at APi Group

In other APi Group news, SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 16,148 shares in the company, valued at $721,977.08. The trade was a 57.67% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Anthony E. Malkin purchased 3,000 shares of APi Group stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $39.58 per share, with a total value of $118,740.00. Following the transaction, 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. Insiders own 17.00% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On APi Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in shares of APi Group by 47.4% in the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 337,089 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,586,000 after purchasing an additional 108,433 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its position in APi Group by 72.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 4,960,278 shares of the company’s stock valued at $170,485,000 after purchasing an additional 2,077,705 shares in the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of APi Group by 48.6% in the 3rd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 674,203 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,172,000 after buying an additional 220,551 shares during the period. Truist Financial Corp lifted its holdings in shares of APi Group by 29.5% in the 3rd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 189,800 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,523,000 after buying an additional 43,202 shares during the period. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH grew its position in shares of APi Group by 128.2% during the 3rd quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 246,294 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,465,000 after buying an additional 138,369 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.62% of the company’s stock.

Key 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.