Apple Inc.
AAPL
$315.20
+2.90%
Apple Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of consumer electronics, software, and services, anchored by its flagship iPhone. The company is a dominant market leader in consumer electronics, distinguished by its powerful, integrated hardware and software ecosystem that fosters high customer loyalty and recurring revenue streams. The current investor narrative is focused on the company's ability to sustain growth through its expanding services segment and its strategic positioning in the artificial intelligence landscape, as evidenced by recent market momentum and discussions around its valuation relative to other 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants.…
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$315.20
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AAPL 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Apple Inc.'s 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $409.76 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$409.76
17 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
17
covering this stock
Price Range
$252 - $410
Analyst target range
Analyst coverage for Apple is extensive, with data indicating 17 analysts providing estimates. The consensus leans bullish, as evidenced by recent institutional ratings from firms like Wedbush (Outperform), Morgan Stanley (Overweight), and B of A Securities (Buy), though there are neutral (Rosenblatt, DA Davidson) and bearish (Barclays Underweight) views present. The average target price is implied through estimated metrics; the average estimated EPS is $12.6, and the average estimated revenue is $627.669 billion. The implied upside or downside from the current price cannot be precisely calculated without explicit target prices, but the presence of both 'Buy' and 'Underweight' ratings indicates a divergence of opinion. The target range is wide, with estimated EPS spanning from a low of $12.03 to a high of $13.67, and revenue estimates ranging from $605.9 billion to $668.8 billion. This spread reflects differing assumptions about Apple's ability to sustain growth rates, expand margins in the Services business, and navigate competitive and macroeconomic challenges. The recent pattern of reiterated ratings, rather than widespread upgrades or downgrades, suggests analysts are in a 'wait-and-see' mode following the stock's strong performance.
AAPL Technical Analysis
The stock is in a sustained uptrend, having gained 56.069% over the past year. With a current price of $312.06, it is trading at approximately 99.1% of its 52-week high of $315.0, indicating it is at the very top of its range and reflecting strong momentum, though also signaling potential overextension. The stock is also trading 60.0% above its 52-week low of $195.07, underscoring the magnitude of the past year's rally. Recent momentum has accelerated sharply, with the stock up 15.5051% over the past month and 18.124% over the past three months, significantly outpacing the broader market as indicated by a relative strength of 9.1951 and 7.844 against the SPY for those periods, respectively. This suggests the short-term trend is reinforcing the powerful longer-term uptrend. Key technical support is anchored at the 52-week low of $195.07, while immediate resistance is at the 52-week high of $315.0. A decisive breakout above $315.0 would signal a continuation of the bullish trend, while a failure could lead to consolidation. The stock's beta of 1.065 indicates its volatility is only slightly higher than the market, which is notable given its massive size, suggesting its moves are more driven by company-specific fundamentals than broad market swings.
Beta
1.06
1.06x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-13.8%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$195-$315
Price range past year
Annual Return
+56.3%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | AAPL Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +12.5% | +5.4% |
| 3m | +20.1% | +10.9% |
| 6m | +12.3% | +11.0% |
| 1y | +56.3% | +28.1% |
| ytd | +16.3% | +11.4% |
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AAPL Fundamental Analysis
Apple's revenue trajectory remains robust, with its most recent Q1 FY2026 revenue reaching $143.756 billion, representing a 15.65% year-over-year growth. This acceleration is evident when comparing to the prior-year Q1 revenue of $124.3 billion, indicating a multi-quarter trend of solid expansion, primarily driven by its iPhone and Services segments, which contributed $85.269 billion and $30.013 billion respectively in the latest quarter. The company is highly profitable, reporting a net income of $42.097 billion for Q1 FY2026, translating to a net margin of 29.28%. Gross margin for the quarter was strong at 48.16%, and the trailing twelve-month free cash flow is an immense $123.324 billion, demonstrating exceptional cash generation. Profitability metrics are stellar, with a return on equity (ROE) of 151.91% and a return on assets (ROA) of 26.23%, although the extremely high ROE is influenced by significant share buybacks reducing equity. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.52, which is elevated but manageable given the company's prodigious cash flow. The current ratio of 0.89 indicates sufficient, though not excessive, liquidity. The massive $123.324 billion in TTM free cash flow provides ample internal funding for growth initiatives, dividends, and continued aggressive share repurchases, significantly de-risking the financial profile.
Quarterly Revenue
$143.8B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.15%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.48%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$123.3B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is AAPL Overvalued?
Given Apple's substantial net income of $42.097 billion, the primary valuation metric is the Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio. The stock trades at a trailing PE of 34.09x and a forward PE of 32.48x. The modest gap between trailing and forward multiples suggests the market expects only slight earnings growth acceleration or stabilization. Compared to sector averages, Apple's valuation commands a significant premium; for instance, its forward PE of 32.48x is well above typical market averages, though direct industry comparison data is not provided in the inputs. This premium is likely justified by the company's unparalleled brand strength, ecosystem loyalty, and consistent profitability. Historically, Apple's own trailing PE has fluctuated, with recent quarterly data showing values from a low around 17.21x in late 2022 to a high of 58.63x in late 2024. The current PE of 34.09x sits above the midpoint of this recent historical range, suggesting the market is pricing in optimistic, but not extreme, expectations for future performance, leaving less room for multiple expansion.
PE
34.1x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range 17x~59x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
27.0x
Enterprise Value Multiple

