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AAPL·Apple Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$316.91
Open
$314.66
Market Cap
4631.22B
52W High
$317.40
Low
$312.17
P. Close
$315.33
P/E
37.78
52W Low
$201.50
Fwd P/E
32.82
DailyIQ Est.
$328.57
Technical Score (1D)
95
BUY
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
Apple filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI alleging that former Apple employees stole proprietary hardware data, a move that could lead to injunctions and significant litigation costs that may delay Apple’s AI‑hardware development; traders should monitor court filings and any settlement announcements. The suit claims that two ex‑Apple staff transferred confidential designs to OpenAI, a development that could disrupt Apple’s product‑development pipeline and erode investor confidence in its IP protection, so watch for court decisions and any impact on Apple’s hardware design schedule. By naming Jony Ive’s io Products as a defendant, Apple broadens the scope of the IP dispute and raises the stakes for its design IP, making it important to keep an eye on any settlement terms that could influence Apple’s design partnerships. The lawsuit follows Apple’s recent legal win against Elon Musk, signaling an aggressive stance on protecting AI‑related IP that could affect future collaborations with AI firms; regulators and partnership dynamics should be watched closely. If the court issues injunctions restricting OpenAI’s use of the alleged stolen designs, this could slow OpenAI’s AI‑hardware roadmap and shift the competitive landscape in AI hardware, so watch for rulings that may set precedents for AI IP enforcement. Apple’s allegation that OpenAI encouraged employees to transfer confidential documents could damage trust between Apple and AI collaborators, potentially altering Apple’s collaboration strategy with AI firms, making announcements about partnership changes worth monitoring. The focus on unreleased Apple products raises concerns about potential leaks that could delay or affect upcoming product launch timelines, so watch for supply‑chain updates and statements about development schedules. Finally, the legal dispute may increase Apple’s litigation costs, which could pressure operating margins in the near term; earnings releases that discuss legal expense impacts should be watched.
Earnings Summary
Apple Inc., a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics such as the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and wearables, also delivers a robust ecosystem of services including the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple TV+. In the most recent quarter—Q2 2026—Apple posted EPS of $2.01 against an estimate of $1.9884 and revenue of $111.184 billion versus an estimate of $111.851 billion, reflecting a slight revenue dip from the $102.466 billion and $1.85 EPS of Q3 2025; EPS beat estimates in all six quarters reported to date, with revenue consistently meeting or exceeding forecasts. Historically, Apple has shown a steady YoY revenue growth of roughly 8–9 % and EPS growth of about 8 % over the past four quarters, while maintaining strong margin expansion; the company has consistently outperformed analyst expectations across both revenue and earnings metrics. Recent news highlights include a $3.1 billion IPO by key supplier Luxshare, reinforcing Apple’s resilient supply chain, a Broadcom custom ASIC partnership renewal through 2031 that secures silicon for future iPhone and Mac models, and the anticipated launch of a foldable iPhone that could drive early sales momentum; analysts have raised price targets in response to these developments. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings call to assess the impact of the supply‑chain partnership on component costs, monitor the progress of the foldable iPhone launch and early sales data, and track any updates on AI and services initiatives that could influence margin resilience and revenue growth.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.28$1.60$1.91$2.23$2.55Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.89 - -
Q2'26$1.99$2.01+1.1%
Q3'25$1.77$1.85+4.5%
Q2'25$1.43$1.57+10.1%
Q1'25$1.62$1.65+1.7%
Q4'24$2.34$2.40+2.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$89.5B$99.3B$109.2B$119.0B$128.8BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$110.8B - -
Q2'26$111.9B$111.2B-0.6%
Q3'25 - $102.5B -
Q2'25 - $94.0B -
Q1'25 - $95.4B -
Q4'24 - $124.3B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AAPL Stock Snapshot

AAPL is currently trading at $314.96, giving Apple Inc. a market cap of 4631.22B and a P/E ratio of 37.8. Today's range spans $312.17–$316.91, with shares opening at $314.66 and moving down $0.37 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 95/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year AAPL has traded between $201.50 and $317.40 - the current price is +56.3% off the 52-week low and -0.8% from the high. 55 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $315.57 (range $215.00–$400.00), implying upside of +0.2%.

Cross-sector analysis highlights AAPL as a bullish outlier even among its mega-cap Technology peers - 95/100 technical score, BUY signal, neutral sentiment (56/100), price $314.96 (near 52-week highs in $201.50–$317.40). The current P/E ratio stands at 37.8. At 4631.22B in capitalization, relative strength at this scale typically signals either sector leadership or a stock-specific earnings catalyst on the horizon - either way, the setup argues for attention rather than indifference.

The 52-week range of $201.50–$317.40 tells the structural story: AAPL has demonstrated it can hold ground at the low end and extend meaningfully at the high. At $314.96 and near 52-week highs, the stock is in territory where momentum-driven capital tends to press positions rather than take profits — especially when news sentiment (56/100, neutral) isn't providing a reason to rotate out.