Apple Inc. $AAPL Stock Bought by GTS Securities LLC

Key Points

• GTS Securities increased its Apple stake by 4.5% in the second quarter, owning 184,076 shares worth approximately $53.3 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 67.73% of Apple.
• Apple reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with earnings per share of $2.02 and revenue of $109.42 billion, up 16.4% year over year. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.27 per share.
• Analyst sentiment remains generally positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $340.02, although Apple faces concerns including potential patent-related royalties and recent insider selling.

GTS Securities LLC lifted its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL - Free Report) by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 184,076 shares of the iPhone maker's stock after acquiring an additional 7,874 shares during the period. Apple accounts for approximately 1.1% of GTS Securities LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position. GTS Securities LLC's holdings in Apple were worth $53,264,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Avenir Tech Ltd purchased a new position in Apple during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Longfellow Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Apple during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new position in shares of Apple in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Apple by 822.7% during the 2nd quarter. Ascentis Wealth Management LLC now owns 292,493 shares of the iPhone maker's stock worth $85,000 after buying an additional 260,792 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Basso Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in Apple in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $88,000. 67.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Apple Stock Performance

Shares of AAPL stock opened at $330.32 on Friday. The stock's 50-day moving average is $322.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $299.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.00. Apple Inc. has a 1 year low of $243.42 and a 1 year high of $345.34. The firm has a market cap of $4.82 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.88, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.07.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.89 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $109.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $109.04 billion. Apple had a net margin of 27.62% and a return on equity of 135.46%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.57 EPS. Analysts predict that Apple Inc. will post 8.74 earnings per share for the current year.

Apple Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 13th. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. Apple's payout ratio is presently 12.39%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AAPL has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $355.00 price objective on Apple and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday. DZ Bank downgraded shares of Apple from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $310.00 price target for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Moffett Nathanson reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $304.00 price objective (up from $270.00) on shares of Apple in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Evercore set a $380.00 price objective on shares of Apple and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Friday, September 18th. Finally, Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Apple in a research note on Monday, August 17th. They issued an "overweight" rating on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $340.02.

Insider Buying and Selling at Apple

In related news, SVP Jennifer Newstead sold 2,399 shares of Apple stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $336.18, for a total value of $806,495.82. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 41,992 shares in the company, valued at $14,116,870.56. This trade represents a 5.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders sold 13,430 shares of company stock worth $4,342,255 over the last three months. 0.06% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Apple

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Apple’s new fall product cycle is supporting revenue expectations. Morgan Stanley modestly raised its revenue forecast following the product launches, while Counterpoint expects approximately 6 million units of Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo foldable to be sold this year. Strong early iPhone 18 Pro demand in China—up 12% year over year during launch week—also supports near-term sales momentum. Apple’s Fall Product Cycle Could Support Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Apple is expanding its ecosystem beyond the iPhone. Health-focused Apple Watch features, including a health-age metric and Readiness score, could help defend its wearables lead, while a planned October 13 smart-home event may introduce a new hub centered on Siri and Apple Intelligence. Apple Is Betting Improved Heart and Health Insights Will Boost Watch Sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley lowered its Apple price target to $355 from $360 but retained an Overweight rating. Analysts cited higher memory and component costs and potential iPhone pricing pressure, which largely offset the benefit from stronger product revenue. Morgan Stanley Adjusts Price Target on Apple
• Negative Sentiment: A jury ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion over Taptic Engine patent claims, raising concerns about additional royalties and pressure on hardware margins. The company also faces a UK marketplace class action. Apple’s $5.7 Billion Patent Verdict Raises a Bigger Royalty Question
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned that AI agents such as Meta’s Muse could bypass Apple’s App Store and weaken its high-margin services ecosystem. Analysts said Apple’s product roadmap is attractive but lacks a clear catalyst after its recent rally. Apple Stock’s Upside May Be Limited as AI Agents Could Disrupt Business
• Negative Sentiment: Apple SVP Jennifer Newstead sold 2,399 shares worth approximately $806,496, reducing her holdings by 5.4%. The sale is relatively small compared with her remaining stake but adds modest insider-selling pressure. Apple Insider Transaction Filing

About Apple

Apple Inc is a technology company that designs, develops and markets consumer electronics, software and digital services. Its best-known products include the iPhone smartphone, Mac personal computers, iPad tablets, Apple Watch, AirPods and other accessories. The company also develops operating systems and software platforms, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS and visionOS.

Apple's services business includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ and iCloud.

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