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NASDAQ:AAPL

Apple Inc (AAPL)

309.90
-0.44 (0.14%)
as of Aug 25, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 25, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 85 opinions in the last 12 months.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) continues to face a mixed outlook from experts. While many recognize the company's strong brand, high margins, and impressive free cash flow, there are significant concerns over its current valuation and its lagging position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The stock is seen as resilient, but analysts are divided on whether it's a prudent investment at its current price point, considering its high P/E ratio and single-digit growth projections. Some experts suggest that Apple has effectively avoided the frantic spending typical in the AI sector, leveraging partnerships instead, which may safeguard its margins. Yet, others express skepticism about its lack of a concrete AI strategy and its ability to produce substantial growth, indicating that those looking for immediate gains may prefer to wait for a pullback or reconsider their positions entirely.

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Overvalued
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DON'T BUY
He owns FB, GOOGL, and NFLX. Avoided Apple as it's underperformed since September due to rotation. Right now, its future is more muted with 5% revenue growth and 9% earnings growth over the next several years. It pales compared to the others. Its future depends on how it can expand services.
BUY

Got a lift after the CEO last weekend didn't deny he's getting into the e-car business. Also, Tesla reported good numbers over the weekend. Anything to turn Apple into a Tesla rival will get Apple stock moving. It's down 5% YTD as the S&P is up 8%.

WATCH
He's in and out of this stock. He's involved in much of the supply chain for the iPhone. Concerns of production cutbacks due to less demand. Downward price action may be because investors took profits to put toward the reopening trade.
BUY
Some human behaviour will continue after Covid (and fears of the next pandemic will linger), including exercising to ward off a virus. Years ago, CEO Tim Cook told him (Cramer) that says he hopes his legacy is pivoting Apple towards health. Apple Watch (he wears one) is essential to staying healthy. Apple is not a trade, but an investment.
BUY
Has been a holder for 15 years. Apple has seen its multiple rise dramatically to mid 20s. Now it is entering 5G explosion and it is growing well. 5G will continue to get better and better. People will need new hardware to take advantage. Loyalty rate is very high for Apple. Lots of legs.
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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly It's hard to find a reasonable value entry level with APPL. A recent pullback in the stock price gives us confidence that now is a good entry opportunity. Recently reported earnings were strong as ever and their cash position is almost $200 billion -- yes, billion. It pays a smallish dividend that is backed by only 22% of cash-flow. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $100, looking to achieve $152 -- upside potential exceeding 20%. Yield 0.66% (Analysts’ price target is $152.00)
TOP PICK
She bought it during this pullback around $120. They transitioned from 5 years ago from selling purely products to now selling products as well as recurring, high-margin services. Services account for 20% of Apple revenues now and a third of gross profits. Margins on their services are almost doubled their phones and laptops. They continue to grow their services businesses. They have a solid base of 1 billion iPhones around the world, which sets them up nicely for the 5G upgrade cycle. Also, they have Apple TV, Apple News and music. Their wearables (all 3 daughters own the Apple Watch) are a popular business with younger people. Who know what else Apple will innovate in the future? (Analysts’ price target is $151.41)
COMMENT

They both have good growth rates and are looking good at these levels. Still pretty expensive. Both trades at 28x forward. Both are quite similar. Price to growth, Apple is the better buy and would add. Microsoft is a good company but it has always been pricier and so he would be more comfortable with Apple.

BUY
One of those you can potentially hold forever unless something goes wrong. He's not interested in the car business. Likes AAPL for other reasons. The iPhone is well positioned for upgrades because of 5G. Services side continues to grow. Loyal customers for the Watch and AirPods. Chip design in-house is exciting.
BUY

You must distinguish megacap names where they've seen massive valuation rises. These names, after running up in 2020, will come to some hard compares in 2021. Meanwhile rates are rising. So, you must readjust to the decelerating growth in this tech names. Apple was down 20% from its January highs. If you believe there's another leg to this bull market, this is exactly where you initiative a position or add. MSFT and Amazon also show good relative strength.

BUY

He read Warren Buffett's letter; he loves this stock and last year bought a lot of it. Apple is well-positioned with a strong customer following and the company can gradually expand market share. He traded out of this a few years ago--a mistake. You can re-enter it here. He owns Facebook, Google and Amazon in this space, instead.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
A core tech/consumer product holding of his. It's taking a breather with all momentum stocks that led in 2020. The rise in bond yields, driving the current rotation, is hitting these tech names hard, though Apple not too badly. He likes Apple for its ecosystem based on a solid consumer base that continues to upgrade their phones, buy their products and use their services. Apple is no longer cheap and has been pricing in its obvious growth. Don't sell, but average down with any 5-10% pullback, and have a long-term view.
BUY
A lot of the stock's success recently has been on a revision of the multiple upwards. Earnings have not risen as fast. This is a 5G story. You need brand new hardware to get 5G capability. Lots of runway. Good value here.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Among the mega-tech stocks, this giant has stalled making it a good bargain stock within the sector. Year-to-date, AAPL stock has climbed only 2% compared to Microsoft which has advanced 10%, Tesla and Nvidia which have both soared 15%. Then again, Amazon has barely moved while Netflix has risen merely 3%. Read 3 Bargain Stocks: Eli Lilly, Unilever & Apple for our full analysis.
BUY
Continues to like it. The business is great and has performed well. The installation basis is round 1.5B devices and consumer stickiness is still very high. People want to stay in the eco-system and it has a strong brand. Integration is good too. 5G will be a tailwind for renewing iPhones for consumers. Growth will come from the service side and wearables.
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