Apple (AAPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Apple - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 35 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
11

Buy
23

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, 1 has given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, 22 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AAPL.

Consensus Price Target

$304.31
7.09% Upside

According to the 35 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Apple, the average price target is $304.31. The highest price target for AAPL is $350.00, while the lowest price target for AAPL is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 7.09% from the current price of $284.18.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/5/25 to 5/5/26	1 Month Ago 4/5/25 to 4/5/26	3 Months Ago 2/4/25 to 2/4/26	1 Year Ago 5/5/24 to 5/5/25
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)	22 Buy rating(s)	23 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$304.31	$297.58	$291.70	$236.15
Forecasted Upside	7.09% Upside	16.28% Upside	5.50% Upside	18.73% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Apple Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Apple	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.66	2.30	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.23% Upside	155.83% Upside	14.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AAPL News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/1/2026	Robert W. Baird 3 of 5 stars	William Power 1 of 5 stars	Set Target		$310.00	+8.87%
5/1/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	David Vogt 4 of 5 stars	Set Target	Neutral	$287.00 ➝ $296.00	+3.96%
5/1/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Krish Sankar Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$325.00 ➝ $335.00	+17.96%
5/1/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Aaron Rakers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$300.00 ➝ $310.00	+14.24%
5/1/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erik Woodring Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$315.00 ➝ $330.00	+21.61%
5/1/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Long Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underweight	$248.00 ➝ $253.00	-6.76%
5/1/2026	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Dan Ives Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$350.00	+23.27%
5/1/2026	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gil Luria Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$270.00	-0.50%
5/1/2026	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Laura Martin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/1/2026	Rosenblatt Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Barton Crockett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$268.00 ➝ $276.00	+1.71%
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5/1/2026	Monness Crespi & Hardt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$315.00 ➝ $335.00	+23.46%
4/21/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
4/17/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David O'Connor Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$300.00	+13.90%
4/14/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Wamsi Mohan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$320.00 ➝ $325.00	+25.39%
3/12/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Weight
3/4/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Edison Lee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$330.00	+25.66%
3/4/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Toni Sacconaghi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
3/2/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy
3/2/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$330.00	+24.38%
3/2/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Amit Daryanani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
2/25/2026	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Craig Moffett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$241.00 ➝ $270.00	-1.14%
2/2/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$330.00	+22.20%
2/2/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$325.00	+22.79%
2/1/2026	Phillip Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Helena Wang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Sell ➝ Hold
1/30/2026	KGI Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Rob Chang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Outperform	$306.00	+18.48%
1/30/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
1/30/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Samik Chatterjee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$315.00 ➝ $325.00	+20.35%
1/30/2026	Maxim Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tom Forte Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$300.00	+16.15%
1/26/2026	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$315.00	+23.43%
1/2/2026	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Srini Pajjuir Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform
12/29/2025	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
12/5/2025	CLSA Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bhavtosh Vajpayee Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$265.00 ➝ $330.00	+17.56%
12/2/2025	Loop Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ananda Baruah Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$315.00 ➝ $325.00	+14.36%
11/4/2025	DZ Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$300.00	+11.50%
10/31/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target	Buy	$280.00 ➝ $325.00	+19.75%
10/31/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Reitzes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$345.00	+27.12%
9/17/2025	Tigress Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ivan Feinseth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Strong-Buy	$300.00 ➝ $305.00	+28.07%
9/8/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Erwan Rambourg Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Hold	$220.00	-8.21%
8/13/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy
4/22/2025	China Renaissance Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	J. Sun Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$241.00	+24.77%

1/31/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$230.00	-6.33%
10/9/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$225.00 ➝ $225.00	-0.34%
9/25/2024	New Street Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$225.00 ➝ $225.00	-0.61%
7/17/2024	Cfra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$240.00 ➝ $260.00	+13.72%
6/14/2024	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy

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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, May 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Apple pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Apple
Bull Case

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

Apple's recent earnings report showed a significant revenue increase, surpassing expectations, which indicates strong demand for its latest products, including the iPhone 16.
The current stock price is around $260, reflecting a solid market capitalization of approximately $3.98 trillion, suggesting a robust financial position.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Apple, with a price target suggesting potential upside, indicating positive market sentiment.
The company has a history of increasing dividends, with a recent quarterly dividend increase, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
Apple's strong net margin and return on equity demonstrate effective management and profitability, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Apple
Bear Case

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

There are ongoing supply constraints affecting the availability of the iPhone 16 and Macs, which could limit growth potential and frustrate investors.
Recent warnings from management about rising memory-chip costs could pressure profit margins, impacting future profitability.
Regulatory challenges, particularly with India's competition authority, introduce geopolitical risks that could affect growth in key markets.
The company's cautious approach to AI investments may leave some investors wanting more aggressive strategies for future growth.
While the stock has performed well, the debt-to-equity ratio indicates a reliance on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.

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 $304.31, with a high forecast of $350.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.
: 35 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Apple in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 11 hold ratings, 22 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AAPL shares.
: According to analysts, Apple's stock has a predicted upside of 7.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Apple's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Apple has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Moffett Nathanson, Monness Crespi & Hardt, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Rosenblatt Securities, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: 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.

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Apple (AAPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Apple - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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Apple Stock vs. The Competition

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Apple (AAPL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Apple - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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AAPL Analyst Ratings Over Time

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AAPL Price Targets by Month

Apple Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Apple Stock? AAPL Pros and Cons Explained

Apple Bull Case

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