NASDAQ:AAPL

Apple Inc (AAPL)

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-7.15 (2.14%)
as of Jul 20, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 90 opinions in the last 12 months.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) shows a complex and varied outlook from different analysts, reflecting both optimism and caution regarding its future. Many experts acknowledge strong fundamentals, particularly the company's cash position and robust services ecosystem. However, concerns arise from perceived slowness in AI initiatives and high valuation multiples in the face of slow growth. Despite recent successes with product launches, such as the iPhone 17, some analysts caution that the stock's pricing may be too high relative to anticipated earnings growth. Overall, while there are calls for Apple to leverage its existing user base for AI advancements, the overall sentiment remains mixed, balancing a blend of historical strength with current market hesitations.

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BUY
Likes the stock short and long term. Beat estimates on both earnings and revenues. Laptop and notebook sales were better than expected and sees this continuing.
COMMENT
Steve Jobs is back and apparently healthy is a huge plus. Came out with an Apple for $100 will put a lot of apples in people's pockets. Most interesting and creative of all the high-tech companies. He is not buying because of his caution about the US$.
DON'T BUY
IPhone has been an incredible success and ahead of analysts expectations. It has become an expensive stock and is a little ahead of itself in valuations. Prefers Research in Motion (RIM-T).
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Fantastic innovators. Great product line. IPhone still has some growth potential. Could be some pitfalls from a volatility standpoint if the economy does not pick up. A lot of things have to go right. He would look for it a little bit cheaper.
TOP PICK
Has traded in and out of this stock in the last 6 months or so. Dominant iPod brand. IPhone is gaining a lot of market share. A company full of creative and smart people.
HOLD
In very good shape. Smart phone market is going to continue to grow and will continue to be dominated by Research in Motion (RIM-T) and Apple (AAPL-Q). Both are still trading at pretty reasonable multiples.
HOLD
If it pulled back to $122 he would be a heavy buyer of this. Thinks this company will remain a leader as far as technology goes.
TOP PICK
Excellent momentum. Sold 11 million iPods last quarter with 9 million as the estimate. Also sold 3.9 million iPhones with the estimate at 3.35 million.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Likes the sector and their business model. Concerned about competition in the lower end and margins being contracted. Not terribly expensive but would wait for a pullback. Prefers Research in Motion (RIM-T).
HOLD
(Market Call Minute.) Incredibly strong company.
WEAK BUY
Had an incredible run. Steve is about $10-$20 in the price of the stock. You don’t buy the stock because of him. Buy it for the iPhone.
TOP PICK
Both RIM and Apple recently reported record revenues during a recession. Anticipating new products. Very strong balance sheet, over 24 Billion in cash. Any acquisitions they make would be very small.
COMMENT
Trading at too much of a premium multiple to Research in Motion (Rim-t) right now. (He has Shorted Apple and gone Long Rim as a pair trade.)
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick March 12/08. Down 26.5%.)
DON'T BUY
Would avoid this one as there is too much technological risk.
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