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AAPL Stock Forecast: Apple, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$303
−1.78% on the day

The 46 Wall Street analysts covering Apple, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $330 — +8.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.5T
Ticker Nerd rank
82 / 100
Median analyst target
$330
Analysts covering
46
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−9.9%
1M
−1.7%
YTD
+11.8%
1Y
+50.6%
From 52W high
−10.8%
From 52W low
+50.1%
$202
$340
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AAPL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Apple, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
82 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
98
Issuance
97
Momentum
79
Volatility
77
Growth
71
Revisions
69
Value
53
Accruals
36
Size
0

Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Accruals (36): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (0): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Apple, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

The Ticker Nerd Read

The model's high rank rests on quality, not price.

As of August 1 2026, our factor model ranks Apple 82.4 of 100 across the US stocks it tracks. Quality at 97.6 and Debt and Equity Issuance at 97.3 carry the rank; the model rewards gross margins of 50.1% and a share count shrinking through buybacks. Momentum at 79.4 and Low Volatility at 77.3 sit just below the overall score.

Value at 53.1 and Investment and Accruals at 35.5 are the drags. The shares cost 35.5 times trailing earnings and 42.6 times book value, a price-to-book multiple cheaper than only 3% of US stocks. The Street reads the same setup more warmly: the median target of $330 sits above the July 31 close of $308.91, and 28 of 46 analysts rate the stock buy or strong buy.

The swing points are the two weakest families. Investment and Accruals at 35.5 would strengthen if reported profit converts to cash more fully, and Value at 53.1 would rise if the price-to-earnings and price-to-book multiples came down. The next iPhone launch and the on-device AI thread in the news are the events that would feed the forecast path.

As of 3 Aug 2026
Wall Street

AAPL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AAPL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$250$300$350$400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AAPLHigh $400Median $330Low $215

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says46 analysts
28 Buy14 Hold4 Sell
Low $215Median $330High $400

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$253 → $245
31 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$270
31 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$370 → $360
31 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$345 → $340
31 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$364 → $360
31 July 2026NeedhamReiteratesHold—
31 July 2026RosenblattMaintainsNeutral$276 → $300
31 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$350 → $400
31 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$310 → $350
23 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$360 → $364
23 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
17 July 2026HSBCUpgradeBuy—
17 July 2026HSBCUpgradeBuy$260 → $366
14 July 2026KeybancDowngradeUnderweight$250
14 July 2026KeybancDowngradeUnderweight—
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$315 → $365
13 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
25 June 2026Evercore ISI GroupReiteratesOutperform—
22 June 2026KGI SecuritiesDowngradeHold—
18 June 2026B of A SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

AAPL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.9%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Apple, Inc. (AAPL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
35.5×

Cheaper than 23% of US stocks

Price / sales
9.7×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / book
42.5×

Cheaper than 3% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
27.0×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.4%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
27.1%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Gross margin
50.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Operating margin
32.6%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Net margin
27.6%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
148.8%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Return on assets
27.1%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.3%

Higher than 6% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AAPL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelConsumer Electronics
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AAPLApple, Inc.$4.5T
82
NVDANVIDIA Corp.*$4.9T
80
MSFTMicrosoft Corp.*$3.5T
64
AVGOBroadcom Inc.*$1.9T
72
MUMicron Technology, Inc.*$926.2B
94
AMDAdvanced Micro Devices, Inc.*$776.3B
83
CSCOCisco Systems, Inc.*$457.2B
81

* Nearest Technology names by size — few consumer electronics companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AAPL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest AAPL news & analysis

Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case

Reuters · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Apple asked a U.S. judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees and OpenAI from accessing, acquiring, using or disclosing allegedly confidential information, as it moves ahead with its trade secrets case.

Why it matters — AAPL watchers would care because the case centers on protecting Apple's confidential and trade-secret information, which is core to its competitive advantage.

Apple Just Reported Earnings. With Tim Cook's Era Ending, Is the Stock a Buy for the Next Decade?

The Motley Fool · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Apple reported strong fiscal third-quarter results for 2026, with iPhone sales rising 22%, but the market reacted negatively to the company's fourth-quarter guidance amid the leadership transition from Tim Cook to John Ternus.

Why it matters — An Apple watcher would care because the report marks the first earnings under the changing of the guard from CEO Tim Cook to John Ternus, making guidance and performance signals especially significant for the company's trajectory.

Should You Buy the Dip in Apple Stock?

The Motley Fool · 4 Aug 2026negative

The Motley Fool reports that Apple has warned investors about the significantly increasing cost of components.

Why it matters — Rising component costs could pressure Apple's profit margins, making this a key concern for investors watching the company's financial performance.

Prediction: Within 18 Months, Microsoft Will Be More Valuable Than Apple

The Motley Fool · 3 Aug 2026negative

A Motley Fool analysis predicts Microsoft will surpass Apple in market value within 18 months, arguing that Microsoft's artificial-intelligence growth opportunities are underrated. It contends Apple's valuation is inflated and that the stock may be overdue for a pullback.

Why it matters — AAPL watchers would care because the article challenges Apple's valuation and suggests its position as the most valuable company may be at risk.

Apple's Predictable August News Vacuum Tells You Exactly What to Expect This Month

24/7 Wall Street · 3 Aug 2026neutral

The article notes that Apple is entering its familiar quiet August news period, and it outlines what investors might generally expect from the company during this traditionally low-key month.

Why it matters — AAPL watchers can anticipate a relatively quiet stretch with few major Apple announcements in the coming weeks.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AAPL stock

What is the AAPL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 46 Wall Street analysts covering Apple, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $330, with estimates ranging from $215 to $400. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AAPL stock a buy right now?

Of the 46 analysts covering Apple, Inc., 28 rate it a Buy, 14 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Apple, Inc. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AAPL?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Apple, Inc. ranks 82 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (98 of 100).

Will AAPL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 46 analysts implies +8.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Apple, Inc. 82 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AAPL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Apple, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AAPL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $215 to $400 over the next 12 months.

How has AAPL stock performed over the past year?

Apple, Inc. returned +50.6% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Apple, Inc. do?

Apple designs and sells the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and a line of wearables and accessories that includes AirPods, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and HomePod, and runs service platforms such as the App Store and Apple Music. It sells through online and retail stores, cellular carriers, and resellers to consumers, businesses, and governments.

What is the latest news on AAPL?

The most recent item we track (Reuters, 4 Aug 2026): "Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case". Apple asked a U.S. judge on Monday for a preliminary injunction barring two former employees and OpenAI from accessing, acquiring, using or disclosing allegedly confidential information, as it moves ahead with its trade secrets case.

Company

About Apple, Inc.

Apple designs and sells the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and a line of wearables and accessories that includes AirPods, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and HomePod, and runs service platforms such as the App Store and Apple Music. It sells through online and retail stores, cellular carriers, and resellers to consumers, businesses, and governments. Founded in 1976 and based in Cupertino, California, it employs about 150,000 people. Revenue over the four quarters to June 2026 was $466.8 billion.

CEO Mr. Timothy D. Cook · 150,000 employees · United States · https://www.apple.com