AAPL
Apple Inc. · Technology · Consumer Electronics
Last
$271.92
+$8.52 (+3.23%) 11:40 AM ET
Prev close $263.40
Open $267.03
Day high $272.28
Day low $266.93
Volume 23,631,480
Avg vol 40,698,345
Mkt cap
$3.80T
P/E ratio
34.42
FY Revenue
$435.62B
EPS
7.90
Gross Margin
47.33%
Sector
Technology
AI report sections
AAPL
Apple Inc.
Apple combines high profitability, strong free cash flow generation, and positive but moderate revenue and earnings growth with elevated valuation multiples and a relatively tight liquidity profile on the balance sheet. Recent price action shows steady gains over 6–12 months and bullish short-term momentum signals while short-term volatility, rich price-to-book, and a low dividend yield temper the overall picture.
AI summarized at 12:38 PM ET, 2026-04-15
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 66 LONG: 72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+93% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.93×
RSI
57.77 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.07 (Strong)
MACD: 0.19 Signal: 0.13
Short-Term
+1.43 (Strong)
MACD: 1.44 Signal: 0.02
Long-Term
+1.10 (Strong)
MACD: 0.62 Signal: -0.48
Intraday trend score 90.96

Latest news

AAPL 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 5 Negative: 3
Positive Investing.com • Fiona Cincotta
Nasdaq Strength Reflects Rate Relief and Easing Inflation Pressures

US stocks are set for higher opens with S&P 500 and Nasdaq near record highs, driven by easing inflation concerns and hopes for Middle East peace resolution. Oil prices fell sharply on ceasefire optimism and potential US-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped 10% despite beating Q1 earnings due to weak Q2 guidance and leadership transition, while Apple benefited from strong China iPhone shipments.

NFLX AAPL Nasdaq strength rate relief inflation easing Middle East ceasefire oil prices decline Netflix earnings
Sentiment note

China shipments jumped 20% in Q1, the strongest growth among major vendors despite broader market contraction. Growth driven by sustained demand for iPhone 17, positioning Apple favorably in a competitive market.

Negative The Motley Fool • Keithen Drury
I Ranked the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks From Best to Worst Buys Right Now

An analyst ranks the Magnificent Seven tech stocks from worst to best buys. Tesla and Apple rank lowest due to high valuations and slow growth/innovation. Microsoft tops the list with attractive valuation despite solid results. Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet are considered excellent buys, with strong growth prospects and reasonable valuations.

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Sentiment note

Slowest-growing stock on the list with third-highest forward P/E ratio. Lagging in AI development and innovation, disappointing investors about future prospects.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Daniel Sparks
Netflix Stock Is Down, and It Could Get Worse. Here's Why Shares Could Fall Even More.

Netflix's stock fell after reporting Q1 2026 earnings despite strong profitability, as revenue growth decelerated to 16.2% from 17.6% in the prior quarter. Management forecasts further slowdown with Q2 growth expected at 13.5% and full-year growth of 12-14%. At a 32x P/E ratio, the stock appears overvalued for a maturing business facing intense competition from well-capitalized tech giants. The analyst suggests shares could fall 30% to around $68 if the P/E multiple contracts to a more reasonable 22x, reflecting the company's slowing growth trajectory.

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Sentiment note

Apple is mentioned as a competitive threat to Netflix, having secured exclusive Formula 1 streaming rights and bundling Apple TV with other services. While this demonstrates Apple's aggressive content strategy, the article does not provide specific investment commentary on Apple itself.

Positive The Motley Fool • Daniel Sparks
Why Apple's Refusal to Aggressively Build Out AI Compute Is Actually a Brilliant Move for Investors

Apple's capital-light approach to AI, spending only $12.7 billion in capex versus competitors' $100+ billion, is presented as a strategic advantage. By partnering with companies like Alphabet for AI services rather than building expensive infrastructure, Apple maintains financial flexibility for shareholder returns while still participating in the AI boom through its device ecosystem.

AAPL GOOG GOOGL META AI infrastructure spending capital expenditures data centers capital allocation
Sentiment note

Praised for disciplined capital allocation strategy, strong financial performance (16% revenue growth, 19% EPS growth), and ability to participate in AI boom without massive infrastructure spending while maintaining aggressive shareholder returns.

Neutral Investing.com • Itai Smidt
Meta Platforms Valuation Gap Persists Despite $200B Revenue Base

Meta Platforms trades at $674.75 with a P/E of 23.31, representing the cheapest valuation in the Magnificent 7. Despite a 29% recovery from March lows, the stock remains 15% below its all-time high. The April 8 launch of Muse Spark, a proprietary AI model, has restored investor confidence in Meta's AI capabilities after the disappointing Llama 4 performance. Muse Spark's shopping mode and API monetization represent new revenue streams, while Reality Labs continues to generate significant losses. The stock's discount reflects legal risks, Q1 ad revenue uncertainty, and AI ROI skepticism—all time-bounded factors that could trigger a re-rating toward $750-$800 if resolved favorably.

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Sentiment note

Included in Magnificent 7 valuation comparisons. Trading at multiples above 30x forward P/E and 2.95x PEG, more expensive than Meta. Mentioned regarding Ray-Ban Meta glasses competing with Apple Intelligence ecosystem.

Negative Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Wall Street Hits New Records, Oil Surges On Hormuz Toll Drama: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

U.S. equities reached all-time highs on Thursday as President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israeli and Lebanese leaders. The S&P 500 advanced to 7,038.57 (+0.2%), while the Nasdaq 100 rallied 0.6% to 26,359 on its 12th straight session of gains. Oil prices surged on Iran's Hormuz toll legislation, with WTI crude jumping 2.5% to $93.58. Energy and technology sectors led gains, though healthcare stocks declined following weak guidance from Abbott Laboratories.

AAPL ABT TSLA META ceasefire all-time highs S&P 500 Nasdaq 100
Sentiment note

Stock fell 0.9% on the day, underperforming the broader market rally despite being part of the Magnificent Seven.

Positive The Motley Fool • David Dierking
Where Will QQQ Be in 12 Months? Wall Street Analysts Have a Clear Answer.

Wall Street analysts project a 24.8% return for the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF over the next 12 months, driven by continued AI capital expenditure spending and earnings growth at major tech companies. The bullish case depends on AI investments delivering strong returns, while the bearish case hinges on disappointing ROI from AI spending leading to valuation contraction.

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Sentiment note

Second largest holding in QQQ (7.3% weight); benefits from AI-driven growth narrative; part of concentrated mega-cap exposure driving fund performance

Neutral Investing.com • Fiona Cincotta
Nasdaq 100 Rally Faces Valuation Test as RSI Signals Overbought Levels

US equities hover near record highs as Middle East diplomatic hopes and strong corporate earnings offset economic concerns. The Nasdaq 100 has rebounded to 26,320 but RSI signals overbought conditions. Tech stocks led the rally, while the dollar strengthened and oil prices stabilized. Key earnings beat expectations, though geopolitical risks remain fragile.

TSM PEP AAPL NVDA Nasdaq 100 overbought Middle East diplomacy corporate earnings
Sentiment note

Mentioned as key client benefiting from TSMC's AI chip demand, but no direct company-specific news provided

Neutral The Motley Fool • Will Healy
3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks to Buy With $1,000 While the Market Is This Nervous

The article recommends three undervalued stocks suitable for nervous market conditions: Domino's Pizza, which has differentiated itself through delivery optimization and technology; Clorox, a consumer staples company trading at a 55% discount from its 2021 peak despite recent sales declines; and Target, undergoing a turnaround under new CEO Michael Fidelke with plans to invest $5 billion in store and supply chain improvements.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned only in disclosure statements regarding Motley Fool positions and short positions; no substantive analysis provided in article

Negative The Motley Fool • Sean Williams
Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 79% of Berkshire Hathaway's $318 Billion of Invested Assets Put to Work in Just 10 Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, 2025, has inherited a highly concentrated investment portfolio where 79% of the company's $318 billion in invested assets are concentrated in just 10 stocks. Abel follows Buffett's philosophy of investing in companies with strong management, competitive advantages, and robust capital-return programs. However, Buffett and Abel have been actively selling positions in Apple and Bank of America due to valuation concerns, despite viewing them as long-term holdings.

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Sentiment note

Despite being viewed as a multidecade compounder and an 'indefinite' holding, Berkshire has sold approximately 75% of its Apple stake due to high valuation (P/E ratio of 33 vs. historical 10-15), indicating overvaluation concerns.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jennifer Saibil
Can Nvidia Become a $10 Trillion Company by 2030?

Nvidia, currently valued at $4.8 trillion, could potentially reach $10 trillion by 2030 despite recent market pessimism over hyperscalers' massive capex spending. CEO Jensen Huang remains optimistic, unveiling new chip innovations and expecting $1 trillion in processor sales from Blackwell and Vera Rubin lines in 2026-2027. With accelerating sales growth projections of 79-85% and a P/S ratio of 21, analysts suggest the stock could double by 2030 even if growth moderates.

NVDA AMZN META GOOG artificial intelligence chip manufacturing capital expenditure market valuation
Sentiment note

Mentioned as the second-largest company by market cap, providing context for Nvidia's market position but not directly discussed in the article.

Positive The Motley Fool • Anders Bylund
Dow Jones Falls 0.5% as S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Post Modest Mid-Day Gains

On Tax Day 2026, markets showed mixed performance with the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 posting modest gains while the Dow Jones declined 0.5%. Tech stocks led gains, particularly Tesla which surged 6.1% on bullish analyst notes and custom chip developments. Big banks reported strong Q1 earnings, with Bank of America beating expectations, though gains were muted. Goldman Sachs' significant price swing heavily impacted the Dow due to its large index weighting.

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Sentiment note

Climbed 2.5% as a major tech contributor to index gains

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