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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TOP PICK
Analysts are calling for a 30% earnings growth year over year, which he feels could be conservative. China has become a more and more important market for them and even though there is a slowdown, the demand for their products seems to be accelerating.
Don LatoOwned
electricalelectronic
BUY
If you strip the cash off its balance sheet, this is trading at only around 10-11 times earnings. They keep coming out with new products, keeps innovating and keeps leading the pack.
David BaskinOwned
electricalelectronic
TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 22/11. Up 69.53%.) There is a lot of speculation about a smaller iPad coming out for the lower end of the market. Feels this is a very good strategy. It seems like there is no area of the market they don't want to go after. There is a new iPhone coming in September. Stock trades at 11X earnings and estimates have high teen growth rate in earnings for the next couple of years. Apple always seems to lowball and estimates and they like to beat them by wide margins.
Chyanne FickesOwned
electricalelectronic
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.
Gordon ReidOwned
electricalelectronic
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
electricalelectronic
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
electricalelectronic
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.
electricalelectronic
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
electricalelectronic
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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