Apple introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone, priced at a premium $2,000, significantly higher than previous flagship models. This launch aims to increase Apple's average selling price and margins, potentially enhancing earnings per share and valuation. By expanding its premium iPhone lineup with higher prices, Apple is strategically positioning itself for margin growth and better cost pass-through. Despite a relatively high forward price-to-earnings ratio and modest earnings growth expectations, there is potential for upward revisions in earnings and valuation support over the next year.
Apple shares are trading at USD 333.90 on Pluang as of Sep 14, 2026 20:12 WIB, showing a modest gain of 0.49% for the day. The stock remains close to its 52-week high of USD 340.08, reflecting steady investor interest. With a market cap of $4.85 trillion, Apple continues to be a dominant player in the technology sector.
UBS forecasts Apple’s September-quarter revenue slightly below consensus at $112.8 billion, with diluted EPS of $1.97 versus $1.99 expected. iPhone revenue growth is slowing to about 14% year-over-year, down from over 20% in prior quarters, due to we...
AI-related earnings growth in the S&P 500 is highly concentrated in companies like Nvidia, Micron, and Broadcom, which are expected to show near triple-digit growth. However, valuation discipline is crucial as premium multiples in companies like Tesl...
While semiconductor stocks dropped over 13% last week, Apple’s stock rose above $340, hitting near record highs due to its broad AI adoption across 2.5 billion devices and strong revenue growth of 16.4% year-over-year. Unlike chipmakers who rely heav...
Apple's new foldable iPhone pre-orders exceeded expectations, pushing delivery to late January, alongside strong launches of other products like Homeview and MacBook Pro. The company integrates advanced AI features with minimal capital expenditure, g...
Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah downgraded Apple stock from Buy to Hold, citing a 10% cut in iPhone shipment estimates and rising memory costs that could pressure earnings. The price target was lowered from $370 to $330, implying a potential 3.77%...
