Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan upgraded Apple's 12-month price target from $330 to $380, highlighting the company's strong position to benefit from AI advancements in 2026. Apple's dominance in smartphones and its control over supporting infrastructure position it well for growth in an 'agentic world' where AI assistants become central to user interactions. While the outlook is bullish, the analyst notes that Apple's success depends on AI assistants becoming key to search, apps, commerce, and workflow. This target is notably higher than the average Wall Street forecast of around $320, reflecting optimism about Apple's AI integration.
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