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

JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in APi Group Corporation (NYSE:APG) by 44.5% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 1,386,049 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 426,642 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s holdings in APi Group were worth $47,639,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Whittier Trust Co. raised its stake in shares of APi Group by 49.9% during the 3rd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 1,117 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 372 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in APi Group by 50.0% in the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,275 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after purchasing an additional 425 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its holdings in APi Group by 9.6% in the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,941 shares of the company’s stock worth $303,000 after purchasing an additional 521 shares during the last quarter. Atria Investments Inc lifted its holdings in shares of APi Group by 7.9% during the 2nd quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 7,642 shares of the company’s stock valued at $390,000 after purchasing an additional 557 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bares Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of APi Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. 86.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently issued reports on APG shares. UBS Group upped their target price on APi Group from $49.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of APi Group from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. CJS Securities raised shares of APi Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of APi Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of APi Group from $44.00 to $52.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $48.57.

APi Group Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of APi Group stock opened at $45.12 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $18.77 billion, a PE ratio of -59.63 and a beta of 1.70. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $42.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $38.20. APi Group Corporation has a 1 year low of $20.50 and a 1 year high of $46.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.50 and a quick ratio of 1.41.

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

Key Headlines Impacting APi Group

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

Insider Transactions at APi Group

In related news, 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 transaction 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. This trade represents a 57.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Anthony E. Malkin purchased 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 10th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $39.58 per share, with a total value of $118,740.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 7,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $277,060. This trade represents a 75.00% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 17.00% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About APi Group

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.