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The Street8/18/2026Positive
AAPL
Apple Inc.NASDAQTECHNOLOGYCONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$4.46T
P/E Ratio
35.04
EPS
$8.72
Beta
1.09
52W High
$344.27
52W Low
$222.96
50-Day MA
$309.19
200-Day MA
$280.48
Dividend Yield
0.34%
Profit Margin
27.60%
Forward P/E
32.05
PEG Ratio
2.47
About Apple Inc.
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue (totalling $274.5 billion in 2020) and, since January 2021, the world's most valuable company. As of 2021, Apple is the world's fourth-largest PC vendor by unit sales, and fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $466.82B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $227.12B |
| EBITDA | $167.96B |
| Operating Margin | 32.60% |
| Return on Equity | 148.80% |
| Return on Assets | 27.10% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $31.71 |
| Book Value | $7.36 |
| Price-to-Book | 41.53 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 9.55 |
| EV/Revenue | 9.61 |
| EV/EBITDA | 26.71 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 28.70% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.40% |
| Shares Outstanding | $14.59B |
| Float | $14.57B |
| % Insiders | 1.65% |
| % Institutions | 66.48% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
16.46%
HV 20-Day
34.14%
HV 30-Day
31.77%
HV 60-Day
32.56%
HV Rank
87.7%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($322.28 target)
6
Strong Buy22
Buy14
Hold2
Sell2
Strong SellLatest News
Apple Changes App Store Terms to Resolve E.U. Antitrust Dispute
Apple is changing its fee structure for app developers in the European Union after years of regulatory pressure over its App Store practices.
Barrons8/18/2026Neutral
Apple overhauls Europe app store fees to resolve payments clash
Apple on Tuesday announced that alternative, third-party app stores in the European Union will be charged a 5% commission on in-app purchases as part of a new system of software commissions for iPhone apps. The iPhone maker says its new fee schedule will "resolve" disagreements with regulators stemming from the implementation of Europe's Digital Markets Act.
CNBC8/18/2026Neutral
Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple on Tuesday announced a simplified commission structure for apps in the European Union in an effort to resolve its disagreements with the European Commission over the tech giant's business terms. Under the new model, Apple will replace its per-install Core Technology Fee with a flat 5% commission on apps distributed outside the App Store or on the web.
TechCrunch8/18/2026Neutral
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
Apple said on Tuesday it will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside its App Store, replacing a more complex system as it seeks to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
Reuters8/18/2026Neutral
What BofA and Morgan Stanley Are Saying About Apple (AAPL) Stock in August
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24/7 Wall Street8/18/2026Neutral
David Tepper's 3 Biggest Bets in The Second Quarter: Buy, Sell or Hold?
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management disclosed three especially large positions in its second-quarter filing, and at today's prices we see the setups differently across Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) at $305.93, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) at $426.35, and CoreWeave (NASDAQ:CRWV) at $105.26, with the risk/reward tilting cautious, constructive, and skeptical respectively.
24/7 Wall Street8/18/2026Negative
Billionaire David Tepper Is Short Apple And Even Bet Against Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. What Does He See?
When David Tepper opens put positions against two of the most widely held names in America, I pay attention.
24/7 Wall Street8/18/2026Neutral
Uncle Sam's Chip Trick: How the Government Built a Silicon Moat
Investors analyzing what's driving semiconductor stocks should look at how two forces—trade policy and the demands of artificial intelligence—are reshaping institutional portfolios. Traditional cyclicality in the memory segment is giving way to something steadier and more structural.
MarketBeat8/18/2026Neutral
Apple Says Antitrust Issues Are Hurting Services Business
Apple says antitrust battles around its App Store are weighing on its services business. The tech giant acknowledged the issue in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
PYMNTS8/18/2026Negative
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Data last updated: 8/18/2026