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Apple (AAPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$330.75 -2.51 (-0.75%)
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Apple - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
9
Buy
24

Based on 35 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 35 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 9 have given a hold rating, 23 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AAPL.

Consensus Price Target

$318.43
-3.73% Downside
According to the 35 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Apple, the average price target is $318.43. The highest price target for AAPL is $400.00, while the lowest price target for AAPL is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.73% from the current price of $330.75.
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
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Month Ago
6/17/25 to 6/17/26
3 Months Ago
4/18/25 to 4/18/26
1 Year Ago
7/17/24 to 7/17/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$318.43$314.59$301.33$235.91
Forecasted Upside-3.73% Downside6.30% Upside11.51% Upside12.33% 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

TypeAppleComputer and Technology CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.66
2.28
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-4.45% Downside194.83% Upside13.19% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/16/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHoldBuy$366.00+9.82%
7/15/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
7/15/2026 Set Target$365.00+11.83%
7/14/2026Set Target$250.00-21.21%
7/14/2026DowngradeSector WeightUnderweight$250.00-21.21%
7/13/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00 ➝ $365.00+15.76%
7/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/26/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
6/22/2026 DowngradeOutperformHold$315.00+5.70%
6/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$380.00+27.58%
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$310.00 ➝ $350.00+18.21%
6/9/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
6/9/2026 Reiterated RatingHold
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight
6/9/2026Boost TargetBuy$335.00 ➝ $350.00+18.88%
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$276.00-8.47%
6/9/2026Reiterated RatingHold
6/8/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
6/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$400.00+28.52%
5/14/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$305.00 ➝ $375.00+25.81%
5/1/2026Set Target$310.00+8.87%
5/1/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$300.00 ➝ $310.00+14.24%
5/1/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$270.00-0.50%
5/1/2026 Boost TargetBuy$315.00 ➝ $335.00+23.46%
4/17/2026UpgradeNeutralOutperform$300.00+13.90%
3/2/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
3/2/2026 Set Target$330.00+24.38%
2/25/2026Boost TargetNeutral$241.00 ➝ $270.00-1.14%
2/2/2026 Set Target$330.00+22.20%
2/1/2026UpgradeModerate SellHold
1/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$315.00 ➝ $325.00+20.35%
1/26/2026 Set Target$315.00+23.43%
1/2/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
12/5/2025Boost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $330.00+17.56%
12/2/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00 ➝ $325.00+14.36%
11/4/2025 UpgradeHoldBuy$300.00+11.50%
10/31/2025 Set TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $325.00+19.75%
10/31/2025Set Target$345.00+27.12%
8/13/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/22/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$241.00+24.77%
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1/31/2025 Set Target$230.00-6.33%
10/9/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$225.00 ➝ $225.00-0.34%
9/25/2024 Reiterated RatingNeutral$225.00 ➝ $225.00-0.61%
7/17/2024 Boost TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $260.00+13.72%

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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 Wednesday, July 15, 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:

  • The current stock price is around $320, reflecting strong market confidence in Apple's growth potential.
  • Apple recently reported impressive quarterly earnings, with earnings per share surpassing analyst expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • The company has a high return on equity, showcasing its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.
  • Apple's revenue growth of over 16% compared to the previous year highlights its strong market position and demand for its latest products.
  • The recent increase in dividends demonstrates Apple's commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Apple
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market volatility, indicated by a beta of 1.10, suggests that Apple's stock price may fluctuate more than the overall market, posing risks for investors.
  • While revenue is growing, it may not be sustainable in the long term, especially with increasing competition in the technology sector.
  • The dividend yield is low at 0.3%, which may not be appealing for investors seeking higher income from their investments.
  • Potential supply chain issues could impact production and sales of Apple's latest products, affecting future earnings.

AAPL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 35 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Apple is $318.43, with a high forecast of $400.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

35 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Apple in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings, 23 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAPL shares.

According to analysts, Apple's stock has a predicted downside of -3.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Apple's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

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


This page (NASDAQ:AAPL) was last updated on 7/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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