RBC Capital Mkts has recently raised APi Group Corp (APG) stock to Outperform rating, as announced on January 14, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on December 5, 2024, William Blair had initiated the stock to Outperform. Jefferies also initiated Buy rating with a price target of $48. Additionally, UBS resumed Buy rating on January 25, 2024, with a target price of $40. Robert W. Baird analysts, in their report published on May 17, 2023, also raised Outperform rating and set a price target of $27 for APi Group Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
APi Group Corp (APG) Stock Trading Recap
On Friday, APi Group Corp (APG) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $37.45 which represents a slight increase of $0.06 or 0.16% from the prior close of $37.39. The stock opened at $37.82 and touched a low of $37.35 during the day, reaching a high of $38.13. The volume of shares traded was 0.93 million falling short of the average volume of 1.43 million.
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APG Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, APi Group Corp (APG) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 4.99% over the last five trades and -0.27% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 1.16%, and it has gained 11.19% in the previous three months. Currently, APG is trading at 2.39%, 1.06%, and 3.55% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, APG, a Industrials sector stock, is trading -8.41% below its 52-week high but remains 20.19% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.97 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
APi Group Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
APi Group Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 6.51% and a profit margin of -6.54%, with a gross margin of 1.16%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, APi Group Corp’s market capitalization stands at $10.54 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 17.79. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 1.52, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 3.52, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 12.96% of APi Group Corp (APG)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 123.15%.
Notable insider trades include ASHKEN IAN G H, Director at APi Group Corp (APG), who sold 53868 shares on Nov 13 ’24, at $36.87 each, totaling $1.99 million. On Nov 13 ’24, LILLIE JAMES E, Director, sold 47939 shares for $36.88 each, amounting to $1.77 million. Additionally, on Nov 13 ’24, LILLIE JAMES E sold 11985 shares at $36.88 each, generating $0.44 million.