NASDAQ:AAPL
Apple Inc (AAPL)
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Technical Analysis 
Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 91 opinions in the last 12 months.
Apple Inc. has showcased resilience in its financial performance despite concerns over its lack of an aggressive AI strategy compared to competitors. While the company has maintained a strong balance sheet and impressive cash flow, analysts have mixed views on its growth potential, with many concerned about flat revenue and the high price-to-earnings ratios. The recent launch of the iPhone 17 and strong sales in China indicate that Apple can still perform well, but fears of stagnation in innovation linger. Experts suggest that Apple adopts a cautious wait-and-see approach regarding AI developments, favoring a strategy of entering markets after initial incumbents face challenges. The overall sentiment indicates confidence in Apple's long-term brand strength but skepticism about short-term gains.
Issues such as China and supply chains are transitory. People are missing the big picture. Services will be around $136B business in the next 2-3 years. Wearables will be at least $70B. These will balance out the cyclicality of the hardware side. Buying back shares. China's coming back online. Manufacturing has moved beyond China. Incredible brand, great pricing power. Yield is 0.64%.
(Analysts’ price target is $169.24)
Paul Harris, CFAOne could argue that Apple shares should be falling after it reported an EPS miss last week of $1.88 vs. the expected $1.94, and $2.10 a year ago. Further, the company reported a 5.5% decline in revenues, based on $117.15 billion in the last quarter. However, Apple did top estimates in its previous three quarters. Read 3 Deep Value Stocks to Buy Now for our full analysis.
Paul Harris, CFA
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She just trimmed MSFT and Apple. Still likes tech, but took profits to fund other stocks in industrials and health care, which could lead the second half of 2023. Interest rates will still pressure tech. Apple, a large holding at 5%, has near-term concerns regarding China. Long-term, she could re-buy these shares.