Apple Inc [NASDAQ: AAPL] gained 1.76% or 4.04 points to close at $234.07 with a heavy trading volume of 55316953 shares.
It opened the trading session at $229.27, the shares rose to $234.51 and dropped to $229.02, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for AAPL points out that the company has recorded 11.63% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 54.68M shares, AAPL reached to a volume of 55316953 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying about Apple Inc [AAPL]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for AAPL shares is $242.54 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on AAPL stock is a recommendation set at 2.08. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
DA Davidson have made an estimate for Apple Inc shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on September 11, 2025. The new note on the price target was released on September 04, 2025, representing the official price target for Apple Inc stock. Previously, the target price had yet another drop from $230 to $226, while Loop Capital kept a Hold rating on AAPL stock. On August 07, 2025, analysts increased their price target for AAPL shares from 240 to 250.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 52.83, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 3.73. Price to Free Cash Flow for AAPL in the course of the last twelve months was 36.12 with Quick ratio for the last quarter at 0.83.
Trading performance analysis for AAPL stock
Apple Inc [AAPL] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -2.34. With this latest performance, AAPL shares gained by 0.32% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 11.63% over the last 6 months – not to mention a drop of -6.53% in the past year of trading.
Apple Inc [AAPL]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Apple Inc [AAPL] shares currently have an operating margin of 31.87% and a Gross Margin at 46.68%. Apple Inc’s Net Margin is presently recorded at 24.30%.
Apple Inc (AAPL) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Apple Inc. ( AAPL), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 149.81%, highlighting impressive shareholder gains. The Return on Assets (ROA) is 29.94%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Apple Inc’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is 66.96%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Apple Inc (AAPL) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Apple Inc’s (AAPL) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 1.54%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Apple Inc (AAPL) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Apple Inc. (AAPL) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of $605365.85 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 0.87% and a Quick Ratio of 0.83%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Apple Inc [AAPL]: An earnings per share (EPS) analysis
With the latest financial reports released by the company, Apple Inc posted 0.97/share EPS, while the average EPS was predicted by analysts to be reported at 0.95/share. When compared, the two values demonstrate that the company surpassed the estimates by a Surprise Factor of 0.02. The progress of the company may be observed through the prism of EPS growth rate, while Wall Street analysts are focusing on predicting the 5-year EPS growth rate for AAPL. When it comes to the mentioned value, analysts are expecting to see the 5-year EPS growth rate for Apple Inc go to 8.83%.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Apple Inc [AAPL]
There are presently around $63.64%, or 64.92%% of AAPL stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of AAPL stocks are: VANGUARD GROUP INC with ownership of 1.32 billion shares, which is approximately 8.667%. BLACKROCK INC., holding 1.05 billion shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$221.2 billion in AAPL stocks shares; and BLACKROCK INC., currently with $$111.22 billion in AAPL stock with ownership which is approximately 3.4543%.
