NYSE · AAPL
Technology · Consumer Electronics
$314.58
Up+$6.04 (+1.92%)
Updated Aug 28, 2026, 5:13 PM
SID Score
7.2/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
57/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
AAPL closed at $314.58 after 21 trading sessions, down 5.65% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $310.545 | $315.40 | $309.4001 | $314.58 | 32.38M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $310.30 | $315.43 | $308.8001 | $313.45 | 34.02M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $310.79 | $313.59 | $308.21 | $309.90 | 25.87M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $311.47 | $313.36 | $309.97 | $310.34 | 34.67M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $312.05 | $312.38 | $307.01 | $309.35 | 46.88M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $317.455 | $320.28 | $310.65 | $311.30 | 40.96M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $310.14 | $319.2799 | $309.60 | $316.83 | 50.51M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $307.58 | $311.49 | $305.74 | $310.03 | 53.42M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $306.21 | $307.66 | $302.939 | $305.59 | 38.17M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $306.00 | $307.49 | $304.30 | $305.93 | 28.23M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $304.21 | $306.00 | $302.05 | $305.26 | 40.35M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $305.10 | $305.66 | $300.57 | $302.25 | 41.66M |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $307.75 | $309.97 | $302.79 | $304.91 | 37.48M |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $306.83 | $308.26 | $304.61 | $308.26 | 44.81M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $311.45 | $314.81 | $310.74 | $313.33 | 34.44M |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $314.34 | $316.2894 | $309.23 | $312.41 | 46.14M |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $309.36 | $311.71 | $305.67 | $311.00 | 49.44M |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $302.725 | $310.42 | $301.32 | $309.38 | 68M |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $309.58 | $311.80 | $302.56 | $303.42 | 75.05M |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $304.81 | $310.69 | $300.00 | $308.91 | 132.49M |
| Jul 30, 2026 | $333.10 | $334.75 | $329.59 | $333.43 | 74.82M |
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AAPL research
Company profile and research snapshot.
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple's other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Jefferies | Underperform | — |
| Aug 4, 2026 | China Renaissance | Hold | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Needham | Hold | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Rosenblatt | Neutral | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Buy | — |
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Interpretive context generated from the platform’s current data sources.
Apple Inc. shares closed at $314.58, registering a daily gain of 1.24% per SID market data. Over the trailing one-month period, the stock has declined 6.98%, though it remains essentially flat over three months with a modest 0.66% gain. On a one-year basis, AAPL has appreciated 15.72%, reflecting sustained long-term momentum despite recent short-term weakness. From a technical perspective, the stock currently trades above both its 50-day moving average of $311.52 and its 200-day moving average of $280.00, according to Massive/Polygon data. The 14-day relative strength index stands at 51.6, indicating neutral momentum with neither overbought nor oversold conditions. Apple's beta of 1.107 suggests slightly higher volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume sits at approximately 48.3 million shares, supporting deep liquidity for the $3.88 trillion market capitalization company.
Apple Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.08, reflecting a premium valuation relative to broader market averages, according to SID market data. The PEG ratio stands at 5.62, suggesting that the stock's earnings multiple significantly exceeds its expected earnings growth rate, per SEC filings. The price-to-book ratio of 44.18 underscores Apple's asset-light business model and substantial share repurchase activity, which has compressed book value over time. On a revenue basis, the price-to-sales ratio registers at 10.02, a premium consistent with the company's position in the Technology sector. Apple offers a dividend yield of 0.39%, reflecting its capital return program that prioritizes buybacks alongside modest income distribution. At a market capitalization of approximately $3.88 trillion, Apple remains one of the most highly valued public companies globally, with its valuation metrics reflecting investor expectations for sustained profitability and ecosystem expansion.
Apple Inc. carries a composite smart money score of 57 out of 100, registering a neutral signal per SID market data. Institutional positioning is notably strong, scoring 25 out of 25, indicating maximum confidence among large asset managers based on 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity also scores high at 23.1 out of 25, suggesting elevated interest among U.S. lawmakers in maintaining AAPL positions. In contrast, insider activity scores 0 out of 25, with SEC Form 4 filings showing only one insider transaction over the past 90 days — a single sale with zero insider purchases recorded during the period. Dark pool activity registers at 9.0 out of 25, reflecting below-average institutional block trading relative to historical norms. The divergence between maximum institutional confidence and minimal insider buying creates a mixed signal profile. The absence of any insider purchases alongside the sole insider sale suggests that company executives have not been adding to personal holdings at current price levels.
Apple Inc. has delivered four consecutive quarters of earnings beats, according to company earnings reports. In the most recent quarter reported on July 30, Apple posted earnings per share of $2.02 against analyst estimates of $1.89, representing a positive surprise of $0.13. The prior quarter ending April 30 saw EPS of $2.01 versus estimates of $1.94, a $0.07 upside surprise. The strongest outperformance occurred in the January 29 reporting period, where Apple delivered $2.84 per share against consensus expectations of $2.66, a $0.18 beat per analyst estimates. The preceding quarter similarly showed $2.84 EPS versus the $2.73 consensus, a $0.11 surprise. This consistent pattern of exceeding expectations demonstrates Apple's operational execution and potentially conservative guidance framework. The magnitude of beats has ranged from 3.6% to 6.8% above consensus, indicating that analyst models have systematically underestimated the company's earnings power across recent periods.
Recent Wall Street analyst activity for Apple Inc. reveals a cautious shift in sentiment, per SID consensus data. On August 10, Jefferies downgraded AAPL to Underperform from Hold, representing the most bearish recent action among tracked analysts. China Renaissance also moved negatively on August 4, downgrading the stock to Hold from Buy, according to Wall Street analyst reports. Two firms maintained existing positions on July 31: Needham reiterated its Hold rating, while Rosenblatt maintained a Neutral stance. Goldman Sachs provided a counterbalance on the same date, maintaining its Buy rating. The net direction of recent analyst activity skews negative, with two downgrades against zero upgrades among the five most recent actions. The Jefferies downgrade to Underperform is particularly notable as it represents an outright sell-equivalent recommendation. This divergence in analyst views reflects ongoing debate about whether Apple's current valuation premium of 33.08 times earnings is justified by its growth trajectory.
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