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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Sep 14, 2026, 12:00 amThis 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.
Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Overvalued
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BUY
21x earnings, small yield. Uses free cashflow to buy back shares. Incredible growth in services. Next quarter or two might be difficult due to supply chains, but the products remain good. Any shortfall in revenue will be made up down the road. Worth buying here, especially on a day of bad volatility.
Paul Harris, CFAOwned
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Premium contentPAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 07/22, Down 11.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AAPL has triggered its stop at $152. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 2%, when combined with the previous top pick recommendation.
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COMMENT
Market outlook He wants to see more selling before the market reaches capitulation. Almost there. For Apple, today saw the first time since October 2020 that the stock broke its upward trendline. There was similar price action in Microsoft. The economy will continue to slow and inflation and rates will peak. Then, you wade into these growth names. Apple and Microsoft have to give back more before the market capitulates.
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Premium contentTOP PICK
BUY
Good to buy under $160 now. It's a dominant brand, despite winds of change in tech. Apple will become more dominant with the whole sale adoption of 5G. It will become a must-have technology and will demand new hardware. True, it was cheaper a few years ago, but it has grown into a higher valuation because of the rise of its services business which offers wider margins.
Gordon ReidOwned
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COMMENT
With the VIX at 28, find something to buy, then take profits at 19. The Fed is engaging in "demand destruction" to cool off demand and core inflation, which he hopes when we see data next week. Stocks have gotten ahead of this. Most stocks really peaked in February 2021. If Apple and Microsoft can't hold up when they report next week, forget it, we'll be in a bear market. Even if they do, these stocks may still not rally. Beware. Look at Blackstone's report and downward share response, for example. Keep an eye on Apple and MSFT.
electricalelectronic
BUY ON WEAKNESS
All tech has pulled back, but this has held in relatively well. Hold on. Don't chase, but she buys on pullbacks. Huge install base. Upgrade cycle. Likes the services business, as it's more profitable. Possible subscription model for phones, and the market likes this. Overcoming supply issues, and if it doesn't and stock pulls back, good chance to buy.
Christine PooleOwned
electricalelectronic
BUY
Cyclicals will do better than large-cap tech, which itself will be fine. Apple is at 25x earning and Google at 23x. These PEs will stay constant, so the share prices will rise at the rate of the EPS rising, roughly 8-10%. These are two of the highest-quality companies in the world.
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Premium contentTOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As iPhones and ApplePay are playing a larger role in the estimated $66 billion Gen Z marketplace, we again reiterate APPL as a TOP PICK. Recent earnings beat expectations by 11%, with a strong ROE, and the shares trade below peers at 29x earnings. It has been aggressively buying back shares, with the assistance of some increased debt (that is very manageable). We recommend trailing up the stop (from $135) to $152, looking to achieve $195 -- upside potential over 13%. Yield 0.5% (Analysts’ price target is $193.53)
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PARTIAL SELL
1.8B devices. 20% of business now comes from services, which is stickier with higher margins. He trimmed a few weeks ago, for solid portfolio management.
Gordon ReidOwned
electricalelectronic
BUY
Holding 10% of a portfolio in Apple isn't a risk, if you manage a concentrated portfolio. After all, Apple is the most widely held stock in the market. She loves this and is adding to it to her personal portfolio. Warren Buffet owns a big holding in Apple. Also, Apple boasts 72% margins in their services business and is buying back shares, the most in a decade. Apple is confident in their future.
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STRONG BUY
10% of (one of) his portfolios is Apple. He added more last week; he was underweight before and is now overweight. Apple is cash flow-rich and doesn't rely on debt financing for future growth, which is important as interest rates rise. It generates cash flow growth of 30% YOY. It's a very high-quality company. He bought on February 24, when the Russian war began; he buys on bad news like this, but believes on the underlying strength of the economy. Apple is a way to play a little defence. Apple is one of the highest-quality stocks on the market.
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