NASDAQ:AAPL
Apple Inc (AAPL)
287.00
+5.26 (1.87%)
as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:10:11 pm Market Open.
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Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 90 opinions in the last 12 months.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has received a mixed bag of expert opinions, particularly surrounding its AI strategy and pricing strategies. While there is acknowledgment of Apple's strong brand loyalty and cash flow generation capabilities, concerns persist regarding its high valuation and dependence on iPhone sales, which constitute a significant portion of revenue. Many analysts believe that Apple's historical approach to adopting new technologies—waiting for others to innovate before entering the market—could serve them well in the evolving AI landscape. Despite some critiques of the company's current stagnation in innovation, the general sentiment leans toward the belief that Apple will adapt and eventually integrate AI into its product offerings, driving future growth. The stock's recent performance, bolstered by strong sales and a robust balance sheet, reflects optimism about its long-term potential, although some cautioned about potential near-term profit-taking and the need for a strong AI declaration.
Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Overvalued
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 27/18, Up 12%) In December, it had pulled back 35% from its peak. Then they issued a bomb of an earnings report based on poor guidance. Since then, the stock has marched up. There's speculation they'll do an acquisition in the services space.
Jamie Murray Owned
electricalelectronic
COMMENT
He bought a $175 July call for $8 and sold twice as many $190 July expiry. That's a ratio call spread: he bought a call at a lower strike price and sold twice as many calls at a higher strike price; his higher strike was $190. So if Apple trades up to $190, he starts losing money. He's got no money out of his pocket because he brought in enough money from the sale of two options. That long option will benefit all the way to $190. It's a good trade, but keep an eye on it. He doesn't normally like that with a volatile company, because specific events can make that stock rise dramatically. That said, he understands why one would do this with AAPL, but not with Netflix or Facebook.
electricalelectronic
COMMENT
Not expensive, trading around 12x earnings and has lots of cash. It's buying back shares and raising its dividend. The issue is that the iPhone has not added many innovative features lately. So, Apple is having trouble getting the volume at these prices. Apple no longer gives information about its sales, too. They talk about their services business growing, but it's driven by the iPhone business. They have a lot of cash, but they've never bought anything, at least nothing big.
electricalelectronic
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Jan 12/18, Down 2%) This is a stock he would "go to war with". He sees about 15% upside from here. He would be a long term buy and hold at $100, otherwise trade it looking to enter at $142.
Brian Acker, CAOwned
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BUY
Add on dips? Yes, you can. The company has been going through a transition as iPhone sales are slowing. But the service business will grow as long as Apple continues to make investments. Though Apple has recovered from its dips, don't chase this. Wall St. can be fickle. This will trade at a maximum 15x multiple. Apple needs to build its content in the face of its tech rivals. Overall, a great company.
John O'Connell, CFAOwned
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BUY
It is one of his top ideas this year. The ecosystem they have means he sends them money each month for storage. Here is a consumer company trading at only 9 times earnings.
Robert LauzonOwned
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BUY
You have to own this company if you think people will continue to love their iPhones.
Barry SchwartzOwned
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DON'T BUY
Pretty good stock, but recent drop is significant. For the past 20 years, when it drops like this, it's gone on to make new highs. But Chinese growth announcement, plus high phone price, is different. Chart worries him, because it's dropped below significant support of $163. Wouldn't be a buyer. Not a lot of volume supporting yesterday's turnaround, would need to see it above $160.
electricalelectronic
TOP PICK
The cycle has been weak, so their shares have sold off hard, down 35% off its peak. He doesn't expect it to fall much more, based on past down cycles and pullbacks in this stock. Apple boasts great cash flow. They're selling more services and Apple Music which offer higher margins. (Analysts’ price target is $216.84)
Jamie Murray Owned
electricalelectronic
COMMENT
To stay ahead as a technology company is difficult. It looks like iPhone sales will come down now. It should be a debt free company but they have a huge debt load. Most other tech companies have lost their luster at some point. The question is when it will happen to this one. He would rather they pay a dividend to shareholders than to have their debt. He questions their huge share buy-backs as well because they are doing it so far above book value.
electricalelectronic
TOP PICK
Their latest earnings report said they would not report unit growth and the industry has been upset. In two years Apple will be involved in 5G and everyone will want it. This will be very good for the company. It trades at 12 times earnings and holds $25 per share in net cash. They have over 1 billion installed devices with loyalty rates over 90%. Yield 1.8%. (Analysts’ price target is $219.55)
Gordon ReidOwned
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