Handelsbanken Fonder AB Has $43.97 Million Stake in APi Group Corporation $APG

Handelsbanken Fonder AB lifted its stake in APi Group Corporation (NYSE:APG) by 50.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,279,400 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 429,000 shares during the period. Handelsbanken Fonder AB owned 0.31% of APi Group worth $43,973,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Bares Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in APi Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of APi Group by 105.7% during the 3rd quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 831 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 427 shares during the period. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new stake in shares of APi Group during the 3rd quarter worth $31,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in APi Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its holdings in APi Group by 2,620.0% in the 3rd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 1,088 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 1,048 shares during the period. 86.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $44.71, for a total transaction of $983,620.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 16,148 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $721,977.08. This trade represents a 57.67% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Anthony E. Malkin bought 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $39.58 per share, for a total transaction of $118,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 7,000 shares in the company, valued at $277,060. This represents a 75.00% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 17.00% of the company’s stock.

APi Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:APG opened at $44.41 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $19.16 billion, a PE ratio of -58.69 and a beta of 1.70. The company has a current ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 1.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81. APi Group Corporation has a 1-year low of $20.50 and a 1-year high of $46.89. The business’s 50 day moving average is $42.25 and its 200-day moving average is $38.26.

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

APi Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: APi reported $0.44 EPS vs. $0.40 consensus and revenue of $2.12B vs. $2.09B, with 13.8% year-over-year revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA margins — the core catalyst for the recent rally. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple banks raised price targets and ratings (UBS, Citi, RBC, Barclays, Truist), increasing street conviction and providing near-term upside targets in the $52–$54 range. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and management framed outcomes as validation of a recurring-services model — narrative that supports multiple-quarter growth expectations. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access events scheduled: APi’s senior team will present at Bank of America (Mar 12) and J.P. Morgan (Mar 17) conferences — increases visibility and gives investors a chance to probe guidance and margin drivers. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and full disclosures are available for investors who want segment-level detail and management commentary on margin improvement and backlog. Useful for confirming whether the beat is sustainable. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term guidance caution: Q1 2026 revenue was guided to ~$1.9B–$2.0B versus an implied ~ $2.1B consensus, creating execution risk and a potential cap on short-term upside if conservatism persists. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: SVP Louis Lambert sold 22,000 shares (~$984k at ~$44.71), reducing his position by ~58% — some investors may view this as a cautionary signal on timing or liquidity needs. Read More.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on APG. UBS Group raised their price target on APi Group from $49.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on APi Group from $45.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a 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 price objective on APi Group from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of APi Group in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $48.57.

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.