12 Best Stocks That Pay Monthly Dividends in 2025

6. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE:APLE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE:APLE) is a Virginia-based real estate investment trust company that mainly operates in hotel properties across the US. In 2024, the company took a strategic approach to capital allocation and portfolio management. Between January and October, it acquired two hotels for $196 million, sold three properties for $41 million, and repurchased 2.4 million shares for $35 million. In addition, the company entered agreements to sell four more hotels for approximately $31 million. These transactions highlight the company’s focus on optimizing its portfolio and efficiently managing capital.

In the third quarter of 2024, business travel demand continued its gradual recovery, while leisure travel remained strong, contributing to stable operations across the portfolio. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE:APLE) reported a nearly 1% year-over-year increase in RevPAR for its Comparable Hotels. Preliminary figures for October indicated occupancy levels approaching 80%, alongside further growth in the average daily rate (ADR). The company generated $378.8 million in revenue for the quarter, up 5.75% from the previous year, while operating income increased by 2% to $77.7 million.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE:APLE) has drawn investor attention for its reliable dividend payments. Since 2008, the company has maintained a steady distribution history and has occasionally offered additional payouts to shareholders. At present, it pays a monthly dividend of $0.08 per share for a dividend yield of 6.27%, as of February 13.