Nokomis Capital Initiates Stake in Apple Hospitality REIT as Marriott and Hilton Hotels Drive Steady Demand

By Eric Trie – Mar 4, 2026 at 8:19PM ESTKey PointsNokomis Capital bought 479,576 shares, an estimated $5.68 million trade based on quarterly average pricingQuarter-end position value was $5.68 million, entirely due to new share purchasesThe new position represents 1.35% of the fund's 13F reportable assets under managementHeld 479,576 shares valued at $5.68 million after the tradeThe new stake represents 1.35% of AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdingsWhat happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated February 17, 2026, Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. initiated a new position in Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE +2.05%), reporting ownership of 479,576 shares. The quarter-end reported value for the position also stood at $5.68 million, capturing both the share acquisition and changes in market pricing during the period.What else to knowThis was a new position, making up 1.35% of Nokomis Capital, L.L.C.’s 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025Top holdings after the filing:NYSEMKT:IAUX: $33.39 million (9.3% of AUM)NYSEMKT:DIA: $25.09 million (7.0% of AUM)NYSE:MGM: $23.66 million (6.6% of AUM)NYSE:HBM: $17.23 million (4.8% of AUM)NYSEMKT:GDX: $17.12 million (4.8% of AUM)As of February 17, 2026, shares were priced at $12.29, down 13.6% over the past year and underperformed the S&P 500 by 24.6 percentage points. Company overviewMetricValueMarket Capitalization$2.94 billionRevenue (TTM)$1.42 billionNet Income (TTM)175.36 millionDividend Yield7.88%Company snapshotApple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is a leading U.S. hotel real estate investment trust with a diversified portfolio of over 30,000 guest rooms in 87 markets. The company’s strategy centers on upscale, branded hotels that offer operational efficiency and broad customer appeal. Apple Hospitality REIT targets business and leisure travelers in major metropolitan and regional markets, with a focus on stable, high-traffic locations. It owns and operates a portfolio of 235 upscale, rooms-focused hotels across 34 U.S. states, primarily branded under Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.Apple Hospitality REIT generates revenue through hotel room rentals and related hospitality services, leveraging brand partnerships and geographic diversification to drive occupancy and rate optimization.What this transaction means for investorsHotel real estate differs from other property types because pricing is reset each night. Unlike apartments or office buildings, which typically have multi-year leases, hotels adjust room rates daily in response to demand. Consequently, for owners such as Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., revenue fluctuates rapidly with changes in travel activity.The lodging industry experienced a sharp collapse in demand during 2020, followed by a strong recovery led first by leisure travel and later by a gradual return of business trips. That rebound pushed occupancy and room rates higher across much of the sector. As the industry moves further past the recovery phase, performance increasingly depends on whether travel demand can continue to support room pricing rather than simply benefit from reopening momentum.For investors, the key metric to watch will be revenue per available room (RevPAR), which reflects both occupancy levels and average daily room rates. Apple Hospitality’s portfolio of upscale, rooms-focused hotels affiliated with brands such as Marriott and Hilton benefits from large reservation networks and loyalty programs that help drive consistent demand. Nevertheless, hotel earnings remain closely tied to travel activity, which means future performance will depend on whether room rates and occupancy remain resilient as the travel cycle stabilizes.About the AuthorEric Trie is a Motley Fool contributing stock analyst covering technology and semiconductors, healthcare, financial services, and consumer sectors. Previously, he worked in investment analysis and financial writing. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Rutgers University. Eric lives in New York City and is an avid sports fan.CMFIdeaMachineStocks MentionedApple Hospitality REITNYSE: APLE$12.43(+2.05%)+$0.25I-80 GoldNYSEMKT: IAUX$1.82(-3.70%)-$0.07SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF TrustNYSEMKT: DIA$487.74(+0.46%)+$2.22MGM Resorts InternationalNYSE: MGM$36.70(+2.36%)+$0.85Hudbay MineralsNYSE: HBM$24.80(-0.56%)-$0.14VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Gold Miners ETFNYSEMKT: GDX$105.88(+0.61%)+$0.64*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.