JPMorgan Chase & Co. Raises Stock Position in APi Group Corporation $APG

JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its holdings in shares of APi Group Corporation (NYSE:APG) by 44.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,386,049 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 426,642 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned about 0.33% of APi Group worth $47,639,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. AQR Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of APi Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $650,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of APi Group by 73.6% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 178,117 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,369,000 after buying an additional 75,490 shares during the last quarter. AlphaQuest LLC grew its holdings in APi Group by 30.9% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 4,366 shares of the company’s stock worth $223,000 after acquiring an additional 1,031 shares during the period. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in APi Group during the second quarter worth about $2,101,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in APi Group by 9.7% during the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 15,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $786,000 after acquiring an additional 1,363 shares in the last quarter. 86.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other APi Group news, Director Anthony E. Malkin purchased 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $39.58 per share, for a total transaction of $118,740.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 7,000 shares in the company, valued at $277,060. This trade represents a 75.00% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $44.71, for a total value of $983,620.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 16,148 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $721,977.08. The trade was a 57.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 17.00% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

APG has been the topic of several recent research reports. Barclays upped their price objective on APi Group from $44.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Truist Financial upped their price target on APi Group from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup increased their target price on APi Group from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of APi Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on APi Group from $45.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. 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 stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $48.57.

APi Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates and company highlights: APi reported $0.44 EPS (above consensus $0.40) and $2.12B revenue (above estimates) with 13.8% YoY revenue growth and record 2025 results, supporting sentiment around recurring revenue and margin progress. BusinessWire: APi Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher targets: Several firms (UBS, Citi, RBC, Barclays, Truist) raised price targets and maintained buy/overweight/outperform stances, lifting consensus upside and likely fueling buying momentum. Benzinga: analyst coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical/market-note: APi hit a 52-week high, drawing attention from momentum and retail-driven flows; that can amplify moves following positive news but isn’t a fundamental driver by itself. Zacks: APi Hits Fresh High
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term guidance softer than street: Management gave Q1 revenue guidance below consensus (roughly $1.9B–$2.0B vs. ~ $2.1B street estimate as reported), which is a headwind for near-term growth expectations and could cap upside if execution slips. Earnings slide deck / press materials
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares at ~ $44.71 (substantially reducing his stake). Insider selling can be interpreted as a minor negative signal, though it may be for personal liquidity rather than company-specific concerns. SEC Form 4

APi Group Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of APG opened at $45.12 on Friday. APi Group Corporation has a 52-week low of $20.50 and a 52-week high of $46.89. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.50 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $42.14 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $38.20. The company has a market capitalization of $18.77 billion, a PE ratio of -59.63 and a beta of 1.70.

APi Group (NYSE:APG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $2.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.09 billion. APi Group had a net margin of 3.70% and a return on equity of 37.92%. APi Group’s revenue was up 13.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.51 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that APi Group Corporation will post 1.83 EPS for the current year.

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.