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Apple (AAPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$332.27 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$333.81 +1.54 (+0.46%)
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Apple - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
12
Buy
23

Based on 39 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Apple in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 39 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, 22 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AAPL.

Consensus Price Target

$334.91
0.79% Upside
According to the 39 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Apple, the average price target is $334.91. The highest price target for AAPL is $400.00, while the lowest price target for AAPL is $245.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.79% from the current price of $332.27.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AAPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
1 Month Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
3 Months Ago
6/16/25 to 6/16/26
1 Year Ago
9/14/24 to 9/14/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
22 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$334.91$328.60$314.59$240.80
Forecasted Upside0.79% Upside7.41% Upside5.13% Upside2.88% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

AAPL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AAPL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Apple Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAppleTechnology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.51
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.79% Upside436.40% Upside16.41% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
David Vogt
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/10/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Atif Malik
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/10/2026
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$380.00 ➝ $370.00+17.33%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$400.00+25.13%
9/10/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$303.00-3.91%
9/9/2026Reiterated RatingUnderperform
9/8/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$366.00+14.39%
9/8/2026Reiterated RatingHold
9/8/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$304.00-4.99%
9/4/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$360.00+10.57%
9/2/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$270.00-16.92%
8/25/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
8/17/2026Initiated CoverageBuy
8/17/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutral
8/17/2026 DowngradeBuyHold
8/17/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutralOverweight
8/17/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$400.00+30.75%
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$280.00-7.72%
8/4/2026 DowngradeBuyHold$310.00+2.17%
8/3/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/3/2026 DowngradeHoldModerate Sell
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$310.00 ➝ $350.00+4.97%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$253.00 ➝ $245.00-26.52%
7/31/2026Lower TargetOverweight$345.00 ➝ $340.00+12.17%
7/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$310.00 ➝ $330.00+2.59%
7/15/2026 Set Target$365.00+11.83%
6/22/2026 DowngradeOutperformHold$315.00+5.70%
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$310.00 ➝ $350.00+18.21%
6/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$400.00+28.52%
5/14/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$305.00 ➝ $375.00+25.81%
5/1/2026 Boost TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $335.00+23.46%
4/17/2026UpgradeNeutralOutperform$300.00+13.90%
3/2/2026 Set Target$330.00+24.38%
2/2/2026 Set Target$330.00+22.20%
1/26/2026 Set Target$315.00+23.43%
12/5/2025Boost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $330.00+17.56%
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12/2/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00 ➝ $325.00+14.36%
10/31/2025 Set TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $325.00+19.75%
10/31/2025Set Target$345.00+27.12%
8/13/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
9/25/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$225.00 ➝ $225.00-0.61%

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Should I Buy Apple Stock? AAPL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, September 11, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Apple pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Apple
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Apple:

  • Apple's launch of the $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo represents a significant hardware innovation that analysts believe could stimulate a multiyear upgrade cycle and expand ecosystem engagement, potentially creating a new premium revenue stream that drives long-term growth.
  • The company recently reported strong financial results with revenue of $109.42 billion, up 16.4% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $2.02, which exceeded analyst estimates, demonstrating robust demand and operational efficiency that supports the current stock price of $332.27.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $334.91, indicating that many analysts see further upside potential as the market digests the new product lineup and AI features like Siri Recap.
  • Apple's strong balance sheet is reflected in a current ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, providing financial stability that allows the company to navigate rising component costs while maintaining its market position.
  • Carrier promotions from major providers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are offering installment and trade-in deals for the new devices, which may reduce sticker-price resistance and broaden adoption of the higher-priced hardware without triggering an industrywide price war.

Apple
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Apple for these reasons:

  • Rising memory and component costs have forced Apple to raise iPhone Pro prices by $100, which may pressure affordability and margins, as analysts debate whether these price increases will fully offset the higher expenses during the initial launch period.
  • The $1,999 price tag of the new foldable iPhone Duo limits its addressable audience and poses execution risks in crowded markets like China, where it faces intense competition from established rivals such as Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including transactions by SVP Jennifer Newstead and other executives, serves as a modest cautionary signal, with insiders selling a total of 7,310 shares worth approximately $2.28 million over the last ninety days.
  • Concerns regarding Apple's AI capabilities and privacy issues surrounding always-listening features on the Apple Watch could temper consumer demand, as some investors remain skeptical about the company's ability to differentiate its software experience in the AI era.
  • The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 38.10 sits near the top of its 10-year range, suggesting that the current valuation may be stretched relative to historical norms, which could limit upside potential if growth expectations are not met.

AAPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 39 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Apple is $334.91, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $245.00.

39 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Apple in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings, 22 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAPL shares.

According to analysts, Apple's stock has a predicted upside of 0.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Apple's stock had 7 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Apple more than other "technology" companies. The consensus rating for Apple is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "technology" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AAPL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Apple analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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