NASDAQ:AAPL

Apple Inc (AAPL)

333.08
+0.81 (0.24%)
as of Sep 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 84 opinions in the last 12 months.

Apple Inc. continues to dominate the technology landscape, showcasing robust sales, especially with its recent iPhone launch. Despite the positive momentum, many analysts express concern over its valuation, pointing out that the stock is trading at a high price-to-earnings ratio, often above 30x. There are mixed sentiments regarding its approach to artificial intelligence, with some experts praising Apple's strategy of allowing other companies to invest heavily while it benefits from their advancements. However, there's a prevailing worry that rising component costs and pricing strategies may dampen consumer demand for new products. Finally, while the company has significant cash flow and dividends, the overall outlook remains cautious as investors anticipate clarity on Apple's AI strategy and future product developments.

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Hold
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Overvalued
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DON'T BUY
Has had an enormously good run but it is probably past its best. Has loads of cash. Maybe dead money for a while. The iPod’s a wonderful device that everyone loves. There is a strong possibility that this company and Disney will get together.
HOLD
Has had a great consolidation here. If it can trade $71/71.50, just a snip higher than what it is here, you can put back in your portfolio.
DON'T BUY
Every time they sell and ipod, they get $1 for ipod and $3 for accessories. Has a new driver that allows Mac’s to run on Windows. Not a big believer in it. It might encourage some non-Apple users to try it. He has been taking profits.
DON'T BUY
Not prepared to buy this one yet. Not sure that the ipod sales can keep growing at the rate they have.
DON'T BUY
Has had a tremendous run but think it's a bit overplayed at these levels.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
The consumer electronics world is changing and a lot of the hype around it has a great deal of merit. But, you have to be wary of what you pay for it. As a lot of new products coming out which are interesting. He sells on the days when there is a spike and would buy when it drops again. Has a ways to go yet.
SELL
The trouble with an enormously fast growing product, the growth rate is now slowing. There is loads of cash on the balance sheet. The question is where do they go from here. Take some profits.
BUY
With this pullback, it's a good time to get in.
DON'T BUY
Have been putting out great results and the stock has reflected this. Not a contrarian and play, so not one they would be interested in. There is a question if the Chinese would start producing a product similar to the iPod. A more contrarian play would be Gateway (GTW-N) which they own.
BUY
After selling his holdings in the mid-$70’s the is starting to buy back once more. Changing its business format to almost an entertainment company. It dominates the MP3 players and the iPods and gives them a platform to deliver content.
DON'T BUY
This is one of the largest mistakes in judgement that he sees in the marketplace. His model price is $38.74 which is a negative 55% differential.
SELL
Everything that has driven it recently has been the iPod. A wonderful product but not a wonderful stock at this point. The recording on iPod sales spilling over into Mac sales and this is not happening to the extent that they had hoped for. Starting to see a lot more competition.
DON'T BUY
From a valuation perspective, there is a lot of good news implied in the stock based on new products coming out that they have to deliver on. Highly valued at this time.
TOP PICK
Feels the market is focusing on them for their iPods and great computers. Feels their longer term theme is to become the digital hub of the home. Have some Intel based computers that are going to come in January/February which will present more significant upside. Also likes their iTunes software that they put out is now selling video content.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 25/05. Up 22%.) This story has momentum.
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