APi (US:APG) Defense World·2026-02-14 08:34Core Insights - Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in APi Group Corporation by 48.6% in Q3, owning 674,203 shares valued at $23.17 million [1] - Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 86.62% of APi Group's stock, indicating strong institutional interest [2] Institutional Holdings - Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake by 2.0% in Q2, now holding 23,493,777 shares valued at $1.20 billion after acquiring 453,543 shares [2] - Durable Capital Partners LP increased its holdings by 19.2% in Q2, owning 10,623,568 shares worth $542.33 million after acquiring 1,712,397 shares [2] - State Street Corp. grew its position by 83.2% in Q2, now owning 7,150,845 shares valued at $365.05 million after purchasing 3,247,126 shares [2] - Findlay Park Partners LLP increased its stake by 3.4% in Q2, owning 6,666,648 shares worth $340.33 million after acquiring 220,700 shares [2] - Artisan Partners Limited Partnership raised its stake by 11.3% in Q2, now holding 4,878,145 shares valued at $249.03 million after purchasing 497,003 shares [2] Insider Activity - Director Anthony E. Malkin acquired 3,000 shares at an average cost of $39.58 per share, totaling $118,740, increasing his ownership by 75% [3] - Insiders have acquired 7,000 shares worth $275,720 over the last ninety days, with insiders owning 17% of the stock [3] Stock Performance - APi Group's shares opened at $44.37, with a market capitalization of $18.45 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 121.00 [4] - The company's 50-day simple moving average is $41.15, and the 200-day simple moving average is $37.60 [4] - APi Group has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.48, and a quick ratio of 1.41 [4] - The stock has a 1-year low of $20.50 and a 1-year high of $46.11 [4] Analyst Ratings - Barclays raised its price target on APi Group from $42.00 to $44.00, maintaining an "overweight" rating [5] - Truist Financial increased its target price from $41.00 to $50.00, giving a "buy" rating [5] - Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating with a price objective of $49.00, up from $45.00 [5] - The consensus rating for APi Group is "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $43.24 [5] Company Overview - APi Group Corp. is a global specialty contractor providing fire protection, security, mechanical insulation, and energy services [7] - The company operates in various sectors, delivering solutions for new construction, facility renovations, and ongoing maintenance [7][8]