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Apple beat Q2 FY26 with EPS of $2.01 on $111.2 billion in revenue, led by iPhone 17 demand, sending the stock up over 3%. Analysts raised price targets to about $310–$330, highlighting momentum and upcoming product cycles, with a consensus Moderate Buy and an average target around $310.95 (~11% upside). Investors also eye events like the developer conference and potential foldable iPhone as sources of further upside.
Following Apple's robust March quarter, Morgan Stanley's Eric Woodring lifts AAPL's price target from $315 to $330 and reiterates an Overweight rating, citing solid topline growth, margin expansion to 49.3%, and stronger June guidance. Apple posted revenue of $111.18B (+16.5% YoY) and EPS of $2.01, with iPhone revenue of $57B and China revenue of $20.5B; Services grew 16.3% YoY and free cash flow is projected to rise about 53% in FY26. With a broad bullish consensus and a target around $311, the stock could rise roughly 9% over the next year.
Apple’s Tim Cook has driven the company from a roughly $350B valuation in 2011 to about $4T, but with Cook’s planned exit, a top investor argues it may be prudent to cash out at a premium amid concerns over iPhone replacement cycles, Vision Pro demand, and a global memory-chip shortage; despite the caution, Apple posted its best quarter yet (Q2 GAAP EPS $2.01, revenue $111.18B, up 16.5%), and Wall Street remains mixed with a Moderate Buy consensus and a ~10% upside to a $299.80 12-month target.
IDC forecasts the global smartphone market will fall 12.9% in 2026 to about 1.12 billion shipments due to rising memory chip prices, marking a record decline, but Apple and Samsung are expected to gain market share. The average selling price is seen rising about 14% to $523 as manufacturers push higher-margin models, with low-end Androids most affected. Apple recently posted a strong December quarter with iPhone revenue up about 23%, and analysts’ consensus on AAPL remains a Moderate Buy with roughly 12.7% upside to around $307.55.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives says Apple’s evolving AI push—headlined by a revamped Siri, AI platform for developers, and a Google Gemini partnership—could unlock meaningful upside for Apple stock in 2026, with AI monetization potentially adding $75–$100 per share. He maintains an Outperform/Buy rating with a $350 price target, signaling ~34% upside, and argues the market underestimates the impact of Apple’s consumer AI rollout despite past AI delays.
Wedbush’s Daniel Ives reiterates a street-high $350 price target for Apple, calling the recent stock selloff unwarranted and arguing Apple’s AI strategy—centering on an upgraded Siri and an AI-powered subscription—could unlock significant value. With billions of devices installed and firm momentum on AI monetization, Ives sees upside of roughly 32% to the target, despite a prior delay scare. The stock’s current consensus remains a Moderate Buy with upside potential around the mid-teens, and Apple is positioned for a 2026 rollout after this year’s AI push.
Wedbush argues Apple's recent stock decline is unwarranted as the company aims to monetize AI in 2026 through Siri AI, iOS updates, and a broader AI platform, with potential upside of about $75-$100 per share as the technology rolls out; optimism is supported by a Google deal and stronger leadership urgency.
PayPal shares fell over 16% in pre-market trading after a Q4 earnings miss and a weak 2026 profit outlook. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.23 vs $1.29 expected, with revenue of $8.68B versus $8.80B expected. For FY26, the company guided to EPS of about $5.75, a touch above consensus ($5.73). Branded checkout growth slowed to 1% in Q4 amid softer U.S. consumer spending and competitive pressure. Enrique Lores, current HP CEO, will become PayPal’s president and CEO on March 1, with CFO/COO Jamie Miller as interim. TipRanks still labels PYPL as Hold with a target near $65.76, implying roughly 25% upside.
Apple forecast gross margins of 48%–49% for the March quarter, above December’s 48.2% and the 47.3% consensus, aided by a favorable mix of high‑margin hardware and Services growth (a record $30 billion in the December quarter). Memory pricing is rising and could pinch margins, but Cook said Apple will look at a range of options to mitigate it. Strong iPhone momentum and the Services pull helped support margins, and the stock rose about 1% in after-hours trading.
TipRanks’ analysis suggests Apple could post a strong fiscal Q1 2026 earnings beat thanks to the iPhone 17 upsell, a growing AI-driven upgrade cycle (Apple Intelligence and Siri 2.0 with Gemini), and resilient Services margins, with revenue guidance around $137–$139 billion and EPS near $8.27. Despite a high valuation, double‑digit EPS growth appears sustainable through the early 2030s, aided by China growth and a roughly 16% potential upside to a $298.84 price target.
Apple's revenue and free cash flow have increased significantly, suggesting its stock could be undervalued by over 20%, with a potential price target of around $325 per share based on current financial metrics and forecasts.
Apple's stock (AAPL) is approaching a $4 trillion valuation, driven by strong momentum in the iPhone 17, with top Wall Street analysts expressing optimism about its future prospects.
Apple is reorganizing its leadership team in anticipation of a new focus on health-related products and services, signaling a strategic shift towards health technology.
Apple's stock (AAPL) rose despite facing a significant threat from European regulators that could impact its business operations, highlighting resilience in the company's market performance amid regulatory challenges.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives has increased his price target for Apple stock (AAPL) due to strong demand for the iPhone 17, indicating a positive outlook for the company's future performance.