Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Stock Unloaded Rep. Richard McCormick

Key Points

• Rep. Richard McCormick sold Apple shares worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on July 30 from his Growth Partners Roth IRA, alongside similarly sized sales of nine other companies.
• Apple shares opened at $305.59, down 0.1%, with a $4.46 trillion market capitalization and a P/E ratio of 35.04. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, reporting 16.4% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $330.53, though valuation, AI execution, regulatory issues and supply-chain risks remain concerns.

Representative Richard McCormick (Republican-Georgia) recently sold shares of Apple Inc. NASDAQ: AAPL. In a filing disclosed on August 14th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Apple stock on July 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "GROWTH PARTNERS ROTH IRA" account.

Representative Richard McCormick also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Medtronic NYSE: MDT on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo NASDAQ: PEP on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Abbott Laboratories NYSE: ABT on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of McDonald's NYSE: MCD on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of L3Harris Technologies NYSE: LHX on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Intercontinental Exchange NYSE: ICE on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Illinois Tool Works NYSE: ITW on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 7/30/2026.

Apple Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of AAPL stock opened at $305.59 on Tuesday. Apple Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $223.78 and a fifty-two week high of $344.57. The stock has a market cap of $4.46 trillion, a P/E ratio of 35.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.09. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $309.06 and a 200-day simple moving average of $285.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $109.42 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $109.04 billion. Apple had a return on equity of 135.46% and a net margin of 27.62%.The business's revenue was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.57 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Apple Inc. will post 8.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Apple Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 13th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 10th were issued a $0.27 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 10th. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Apple's dividend payout ratio is 12.39%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Apple

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AAPL. Avenir Tech Ltd purchased a new position in Apple during the second quarter worth about $29,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC purchased a new stake in Apple in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new stake in Apple in the 4th quarter valued at about $41,000. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC increased its stake in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% during the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker's stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Timmons Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Apple during the 4th quarter valued at about $69,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.73% of the company's stock.

Apple News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rothschild & Co. Redburn upgraded Apple to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $400 from $260. The firm cited potential growth from a premium foldable iPhone and a strategic reset of Apple Intelligence, while suggesting Apple could use Nvidia’s open-source AI models to improve its position. Apple Stock Got an Upgrade. It Could Be the AI Gatekeeper.
• Positive Sentiment: Antitrust relief removes a legal overhang. Apple reportedly won significant relief in an antitrust battle, potentially reducing regulatory risk around its App Store and business practices. Apple Wins Major Relief in Antitrust Battle
• Positive Sentiment: Pre-iPhone event demand appears supportive. A KeyBanc survey indicated improving consumer spending ahead of Apple’s expected September product launch, providing a potential near-term catalyst for iPhone sales. Why Investors Should Consider Buying Apple Stock Ahead of Its September iPhone Event
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple is changing European app-tracking consent rules following a German competition investigation. The changes may benefit Meta and advertisers, but could reduce some of Apple’s control over data-related monetization. Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
• Negative Sentiment: Memory-chip sourcing is a growing risk. The Trump administration urged Apple not to buy Chinese memory chips because of national-security concerns. Complying could raise component costs, while defying the request could create political or supply-chain complications. Apple May Buy Chinese Memory Chips Despite US Request
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution concerns remain. At roughly $306 and about 35 times earnings, bearish commentary argues that much of Apple’s quality is already reflected in the price and that AI progress may not justify a higher multiple. Apple's Red Flags Are Real and Signal Trouble
• Negative Sentiment: Security and App Store-management reports add reputational risk. Investigators reported an unusually large number of spyware alerts affecting Apple users, while DefiLlama said fake apps delayed its launch. Apple has also patched a critical macOS flaw exploited for cryptocurrency mining. Unprecedented number of Apple users received recent spyware alert

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AAPL has been the subject of a number of research reports. HSBC upgraded shares of Apple from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $260.00 to $366.00 in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $365.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. KeyCorp restated an "underweight" rating and set a $250.00 price objective on shares of Apple in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Tigress Financial reaffirmed a "strong-buy" rating and issued a $375.00 target price (up from $305.00) on shares of Apple in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, China Renaissance cut Apple from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $280.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $330.53.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Jennifer Newstead sold 1,439 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $307.75, for a total value of $442,852.25. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 40,107 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $12,342,929.25. This trade represents a 3.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Ben Borders sold 116 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $295.14, for a total transaction of $34,236.24. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 38,713 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,425,754.82. The trade was a 0.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Corporate insiders own 0.06% of the company's stock.

About Representative McCormick

Rich McCormick (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Georgia's 7th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. McCormick (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Georgia's 7th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Rich McCormick lives in Suwanee, Georgia. McCormick served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. He earned an M.B.A. from National University and an M.D. from Morehouse School of Medicine. McCormick's career experience includes working as an emergency medicine physician with Gwinnett Medical Center and Northside Hospital, a Marine officer instructor with Georgia Tech and Morehouse College, and a pilot.

About Apple

Apple Inc NASDAQ: AAPL is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple's principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.

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