NASDAQ:AAPL
Apple Inc (AAPL)
327.74
+1.15 (0.35%)
as of Jul 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 91 opinions in the last 12 months.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is currently experiencing mixed sentiments among experts regarding its long-term prospects, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and its traditional hardware business. While some experts appreciate Apple's strong product margins and robust service segment, there is notable concern over its lag in AI development compared to competitors. The company’s strategy of allowing other tech firms to invest heavily in AI, only to step in later, is a point of discussion. Many analysts believe Apple's profitability will remain strong due to its vast user ecosystem and cash reserves, though its valuation is a point of contention, with some suggesting that it’s fully priced amid slow growth. A considerable number of reviews highlight upcoming product launches and their potential to boost shares, although the skepticism surrounding AI adoption continues to loom.
Consensus
Hold
Valuation
Fair Value
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TOP PICK
They are creating cash at such a rate that it is becoming a drag on the return on company fundamentals. Have a little over $100 billion in cash and are producing free cash at a rate of about $60 billion a year.
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STRONG BUY
Have made very good progress on IOS 6 which will be coming out some time in July. Key to this company is the fortifying of the Echo System. Valuation of 12-13 times this year’s earnings is tremendously compelling.
Don LatoOwned
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PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 21/11. Up 78.05%.) He sold a $420 Put for Jan/13 and was obligated to Buy 100 shares for every Put he Sold until Jan/13. Hedged his position by buying a $380 Put, which meant he had to Sell Apple at $380. Doing this he got $20.50 Net credit.
Richard CroftOwned
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COMMENT
Have done a good job so far, but just to revamp the iPhone and iPad be a defining moment. It should continue to do well for the next couple of years. They need to move the needle with bigger and revolutionary products, which he doubts they can continue to do without Steve Jobs. Good stock for the next little while with a probable dividend increase.
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TOP PICK
Trading at 12X forward earnings, which is a multiple that is cheaper than the overall market. Expected long-term EPS growth rate is still 20%. This pullback represents a pretty good opportunity. Some near-term catalysts include Apple 5 (?) sometime this year as well as further expansion into China through China Mobile, the largest mobile operator globally.
Stan WongOwned
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COMMENT
A wonderful company and has been a marvellous investment. Unfortunately what you now have is it has become the most valuable company in the world and the only way to go from there is down. Doubtful if it will repeat its enormous success of the last 5 years. With Steve Jobs gone, the ability to introduce stoning new technical advances may not be as strong a possibility.
electricalelectronic
WAIT
Wonderful company that is trading at 10X earnings and is not expensive. Have shown an ability to execute and manage the growth in the business. However, when companies are widely held, if there is any hiccup in the story, it can have an impact on share price. 2 issues. In the very near-term you are likely to have a slowdown in iPhone sales because of the new iPhone coming. For the 1st time in a few years, the balance of power seems to be shifting a little bit between this company and the telecom service providers.
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HOLD
Uses a 125 day and 125 week periods for this company. Had a small break at around $550 which sort of coincides with the $560 level. If you see this stock breakdown there, you would be looking at the $450 range. There are probably some better ideas out there. Wouldn't chase this one. It has a heavy retail overlay and these tend not to persist. It's not going away but you could probably get it a bit cheaper.
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TOP PICK
Moved up tremendously in the first 3 months of the year and has backed down to where it was prior to their 2nd quarter earnings announcement, which was a blockbuster report. Earnings of $46 this year so it is trading at about 12X earnings. If you strip out the cash, it is down to about 10X earnings. There is still lots of earnings growth ahead.
Don LatoOwned
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HOLD
The risk people have with Apple stocks is a) not having any or b) owning too much. It has $50 a share in earnings. The comment about owning too much is that there are people who bought it a long while ago and has become too large a piece of their portfolio.
Gordon ReidOwned
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BUY
Given up all of the gain that it had from its blowout quarter. This quarter coming up might be a little bit slow or soft but they have given guidance for that. Maybe by the 4th quarter they are going to announce the new iPhone and possibly a TV product. Valuation of $50 a share in earnings and $120 a share in free cash is way too cheap. This should give you a $780 stock.
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