
NASDAQ:AAPL
This summary was created by AI, based on 92 opinions in the last 12 months.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is currently at a crossroads with its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and product development. Many experts express mixed feelings about Apple's delayed entry into the AI arena, suggesting that the company has strategically chosen to avoid the high spending seen with competitors. Some analysts believe this cautious approach has preserved capital for more focused innovations in hardware and services that capitalize on its vast user base. While there is optimism regarding upcoming product launches, there are concerns about slow growth rates and a high valuation compared to revenue growth. Overall, many experts see a bright future for Apple in the medium to long term, particularly with a strong balance sheet and cash flow, despite some skepticism about its current valuation and AI strategy.
Sell Amazon and Apple now? The stock has stagnated the past two years, but it makes more money. Apple keeps investing in near projects, which is a good sign. Hold onto both of them for the long haul. He owns a lot of each.
Apple reported after the bell and overall it was a beat--he's happy. They beat earnings by 8 cents a share; revenues beat; and their revenue projections for the next quarter are surprisingly bullish. What impressed him most was how the non-iPhone revenues are growing, namely services. Services are annuity revenue, keep giving. 10 years ago, people wrote off Microsft, but they missed the story. MSFT transformed itself into a utility--you have to pay MSFT each year for the service. Same with Apple which is now making money in services. Also, their wearables division is exploding, says their CEO. He's happy with their report today. And their iPhones in 2020 will be 5G-equipped, which will encourage customers to upgrade. The only cloud on the horizon is Trump.