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Apple’s stock valuation level, market expectations, and target price as of March 06, 2025: Apple Stock Valuation Level Apple Inc. (AAPL) is currently one of the most valuable companies globally, with a market capitalization exceeding $3.5 trillion USD as reported in late February 2025. Its valuation is often assessed through key metrics such as the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio, which stands at approximately 35.7x based on recent data. This is higher than the global tech industry average of 21.7x, suggesting that Apple trades at a premium compared to its peers. This elevated P/E reflects strong investor confidence in Apple’s future growth, particularly driven by its ecosystem and services segment, though some analysts argue it may indicate overvaluation relative to intrinsic value estimates (e.g., one analysis pegs intrinsic value at $163.14 USD versus a market price of around $241.84 USD, suggesting a 33% overvaluation under certain models). Market Expectations Market expectations for […]

Apple teamed up with Alibaba (HKG:9988) to bring artificial intelligence features to iPhone users in China, South China Morning Post reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the deal. The US tech firm is eyeing to use Alibaba’s Qwen AI model and its “cutting edge” capabilities to make up for the absence of Apple Intelligence in iPhones in China, the report said. South China Morning Post is owned by Alibaba.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly ramping up its recruitment efforts for its home robotics division. What Happened: In his latest weekly “Power On” newsletter, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman said that the company has posted several job listings for robotics specialists over the past few weeks. “As a member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a small team of highly skilled engineers and scientists to bring new experiences to Apple products,” the tech giant stated. Apple’s robotics development is handled by two teams: the Home Labs hardware engineering group and Kevin Lynch’s AI special projects team. They are focused on a tabletop robot and, in the future, possibly a humanoid model, Gurman said. The company is still in the early stages of researching mobile robots, both humanoid and non-humanoid. However, the tabletop robot is expected to debut by 2027. Why It Matters: Last month, Apple also published a research paper detailing a tabletop robot

It’s time to step to the sidelines on Apple, Oppenheimer argued on Wednesday. Analysts Martin Yang and Andrew Northcutt downgraded shares of the iPhone maker to Perform from Outperform, slashed estimates, and removed their $250 price target. Apple stock slipped 1.6% to $234.35 in premarket trading Wednesday. Over the last 12 months, shares have gained 28%. The analyst team cut their revenue and earnings-per-share forecasts for fiscal 2025 and 2026 to below consensus, citing reduced estimates for iPhone sales over the next 12 to 18 months. “We see a twofold challenge ahead for iPhone growth: 1) stronger competition in greater China and 2) lack of compelling Apple Intelligence and generative artificial-intelligence apps to accelerate near-term device replacement,” they wrote. iPhone sales have been slower than anticipated since September, and with Apple stock’s high valuation, Oppenheimer believes it will prove difficult for the shares to outperform from here. Apple reports fiscal-first-quarter

Apple (AAPL) is facing stronger competition in China and a “lack of compelling Apple Intelligence and generative AI apps to accelerate near-term device replacement,” analysts at Oppenheimer said Wednesday, downgrading the tech giant’s stock to Perform from Outperform. The Oppenheimer analysts cut their forecast for fiscal 2026 EPS by 4% to $7.95 based on reduced estimates for iPhone sales in the next 12-18 months. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect $8.22 per share. With slower-than-expected iPhone sales and a lofty valuation, “we believe it will be challenging for AAPL to outperform,” Oppenheimer said.

Apple (APC.F) said it intends to continue engaging with the UK Competition and Markets Authority as the regulator launched a strategic market status investigation into the company’s mobile ecosystems amid competition concerns. In an e-mail response sent to MT Newswires on Thursday, the iPhone maker said it supports the British iOS developer community by providing tools, technologies, and services, as well as app development training and upgrade support services, among others. It noted that it does not charge commissions for 85% of the applications in its store. The watchdog, in an earlier same-day release, said it was investigating Apple and Alphabet (ABEA.F, ABEC.F) unit Google’s mobile operating systems, app stores, and browsers to evaluate the extent of competition between the companies; to assess if they are using their market position to favor their own products; and to study potential exploitative behavior.

Apple’s (AAPL) fiscal Q1 earnings results are poised to be in-line with consensus but revenue for the March quarter will be affected by muted iPhone demand and foreign exchange headwinds, Morgan Stanley said in a note Thursday. The firm said it will closely watch iPhone demand, especially in China, and any changes in pricing strategies or potential discounts to drive sales. Morgan Stanley said it is cautious about near-term stock movements but expects upcoming catalysts like the iPhone SE 4 launch, iOS 18.4 release, and potential cloud or AI partnerships in China to drive growth. Despite a low spend per user in 2024, there is a large base of eligible iPhone upgraders and Apple holds potential for long-term monetization through accelerated replacement cycles, targeted services monetization, and new product launches, the firm added. Morgan Stanley has an overweight rating on Apple’s stock with a price target of $273.

Apple’s (AAPL) fiscal first-quarter revenue is expected to be largely in line with market estimates, though second-quarter results could take a hit from “muted” iPhone demand, Morgan Stanley said in a note e-mailed Thursday. The technology giant is scheduled to report first-quarter results Jan. 30. Morgan Stanley trimmed its earnings outlook to $2.31 a share from $2.32 while raising its revenue estimate to $123.97 billion from $123.73 billion. Wall Street is looking for $2.35 and $124.46 billion, respectively, according to the brokerage. IPhone shipments for the quarter are projected at 76.5 million units, up from the firm’s prior outlook of 76 million. Morgan Stanley said its latest checks indicate stable iPhone builds. It lowered its iPhone revenue forecast to $69.08 billion from $69.36 billion versus the Street’s $70.82 billion view. Services growth is now pegged at 13.5%, up from a 12.9% gain projected previously amid upside from App Store “outperformance,”

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, it is essential for investors and industry enthusiasts to thoroughly analyze companies before making investment decisions. In this article, we will conduct a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) against its key competitors in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. By examining key financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to provide valuable insights for investors and shed light on company’s performance within the industry. Apple Background Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple’s iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple’s other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs

Apple stock might just fall into its own bear market. Investors should pay attention to some key levels — to see if the recent selloff will get worse. Shares of the iPhone maker are down 0.2% in early trading at $222.13, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were up about 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively. The early drop left Apple stock down about 15% from its 52-week intraday high of $260.10 reached on Dec. 26. Declines left Apple with a market value of about $3.3 trillion, trailing Nvidia’s $3.6 trillion. Microsoft, the other company with a $3 trillion-plus value, checks in at just under $3.3 trillion. “Breathing down [Apple’s] neck,” as ChartSmarter founder and market technician Douglas Busch put it in a Wednesday report. Apple stock is looking “rotten” he added, pointing out that, through early trading, shares had given up all of their post-presidental election bounce. The

Shares of Apple, the most valuable company in the world, were slipping early Tuesday after analysts at Jefferies downgraded the stock. Forecasts for soft iPhone sales and a weaker update of new artificial intelligence features prompted strategists led by Edison Lee to lower their rating to Underperform from Hold. They also reduced their price target by 13% to $200.75. “Our concern about weak demand for iPhone has materialized,” they said in a note late Monday, citing a report saying shipments were down 4% in the quarter ended in December. “AI would be unlikely to kickstart a super upgrade cycle anytime soon.” Apple shares slipped 2.1% in premarket trading to $225.26, while futures for the Nasdaq 100 were up 0.4%. Apple stock has retreated 9.9% over the past month. It’s still the most valuable company, with a market capitalization of $3.46 trillion, as of Friday’s close. By comparison, chip maker Nvidia’s

By Philip van Doorn This group was first identified by Jefferies in September 2020 and included Nvidia long before the company’s growth explosion began Investors, analysts and the financial media enjoy coming up with new nicknames or acronyms for groups of dominant stocks. But the “Sweet 16” – identified by analysts at Jefferies in September 2020 and unchanged since then – is worth a closer look in light of the group’s contribution to the U.S. stock market’s overall performance over the past five years and how much most members of the group are expected to increase revenue during 2025. One of the most recent names for a group of dominant stocks is “BATMMAAN.” This group is made up of Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) and the “Magnificent Seven”: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Tesla Inc. (TSLA), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Meta Platforms Inc. (META), Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) and Nvidia Corp. (NVDA). Read: