NASDAQ:AAPL

Apple Inc (AAPL)

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+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
Apple will meet its numbers, but won't blow them away. They have a lot of exposure to forex, nearly 65%, while the USD is so strong. That's a concern. Pricing and manufacturing have slowed. It bears single-digit growth and trades at 23x PE, which is higher than the market's. He's not super excited about it.
BUY

Tech in general has been beaten badly because of interest rates. Has a strong balance and cash level to withstand market pressures. Good to own long term. The valuation pullback makes this very attractive.

BUY
Up 1.1% in Q3. Wall Street likes to churn out empty negativity. Apple always defies its critics. Ignore the negativity and buy this for a long hold.
DON'T BUY
Trading at 23x PE and he thinks it will fall to 21x, even 18x. Apple is no longer a tech stock, but ALSO a consumer electronics stock. This is a problem, because CE margins eventually will get compressed. Tech itself remains a growth story, but the PEs are too high. So, he prefers companies with less growth, but more cash flow.
PARTIAL SELL
Still owns Apple, but sold some last week, because its multiple won't expand and will stay in the low-20s. It's kind of a mature company.
BUY
A decline? Lower iPhone orders or just longer lead times? In fact, demand is so strong, deliver times are pushing into November--and that includes China. DEmand for the Apple Watch is also strong. ALl these negative stories are crazy, nothing to do with anything. Sure, there are short-term concerns, but a fine stock to own long-term. His bull case is rooted in Apple being all about innovation; their expansion into stores and back-up storage; their amazing eco-system as reflected in their dedicated customer base. It's the greatest stock of all time.
BUY
There is no important slowdown at Apple. Things are on plan. Every new iPhone meets these slag stories--today it was cutbacks for orders for the new iPhone. Instead, focus on customer satisfaction (over 1 billion in the customer base). Don't trade Apple, but own it for the long haul.
BUY
The market is oversold, no doubt, but Apple is an outlier in megacap tech, but it hasn't off like the sector (or the market) has.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 14/21, Up 6%) Has outperformed the market and fintech stocks, down double digits. Apple is down 15% from its high. Not chasing it but would add on pullbacks. They just announced a new iPhone last week and demand is strong so far. Pricing is kind of flat in North America, which is good, though pricing will rise elsewhere. App pricing will rise in Europe and Asia. Apple is like a utility in terms of replacement demand. Demand for services is also strong, and Apple has a huge 1.3 billion subscriber base. Very profitable.
BUY
He broke or lost his Apple Watch while on vacation, so went to the Apple Store where he heard there was a lot of consumer interest in the iPhone 14. Shares popped nearly 4% today, by the way. Without your iPhone, you are lost. Own Apple shares and don't trade them. Apple fans understand the company better than the analysts. The whole world has adapted to those phone and are lifers--they won't let go.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Release of new iPhone very important news. Didn't increase price of new phone which is a good sign. Satellite business will be interesting to watch. Believes is a good long term business to own. Wait to buy shares when stock price decreases. Most of organic growth has already occurred in company (law of large numbers).
COMMENT
Just because it's an important stock doesn't mean it has to lead the market in returns. Apple can crash or lag or be flat. But Apple can't drop bombshell news this year, like problems in China. Over 5 years, Apple has risen 675% over 10 year vs. S&P's 240%.
COMMENT
It could very well become a dead weight, not moving much either way.
WEAK BUY
He keeps buying it, just a few weeks ago, but other stocks he bought have outperformed Apple. He hopes he isn't wrong. Apple trades at 27x 2023 earnings and 15% premium to its long-term average, 50% to its peers. He hides in Apple because of its earnings quality.
DON'T BUY
Apple is 11% of the QQQ ETF and 6.5% of the SPDR ETFs. A lot of new investors buy those ETFs. In early 2021, Apple laboured while the market went higher. Apple can underperform. Say Apple rises 4-5% for the rest of the year, but suppose other parts of the market do better based on better earnings projections? Possible.
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