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Latest saved quote · Sep 21, 2026, 21:06 UTC

How do device replacement cycles and services economics affect the earnings assumptions behind valuation?

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PRICE HISTORY

Daily closes · USD
High $338.98Low $302.25
AAPL daily closing pricesJul 30, 2026 to Sep 21, 2026. Raw closing prices, not adjusted for splits or dividends. Data table below.
Jul 30, 2026Sep 21, 2026
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Not adjusted for splits or dividends. Gaps connect available observations.

Daily closing price data
DateClose (USD)
Sep 21, 2026$338.98
Sep 18, 2026$336.13
Sep 17, 2026$337.00
Sep 16, 2026$332.41
Sep 16, 2026$332.41
Sep 15, 2026$331.34
Sep 15, 2026$331.34
Sep 14, 2026$333.08
Sep 14, 2026$333.08
Sep 11, 2026$332.27
Sep 11, 2026$332.27
Sep 10, 2026$326.57
Sep 10, 2026$326.57
Sep 09, 2026$315.34
Sep 09, 2026$315.34
Sep 08, 2026$316.22
Sep 08, 2026$316.22
Sep 04, 2026$319.97
Sep 04, 2026$319.97
Sep 03, 2026$328.21
Sep 03, 2026$328.08
Sep 02, 2026$324.96
Sep 02, 2026$324.96
Sep 01, 2026$325.13
Sep 01, 2026$325.13
Aug 31, 2026$316.85
Aug 31, 2026$316.85
Aug 28, 2026$319.70
Aug 28, 2026$319.70
Aug 27, 2026$314.58
Aug 27, 2026$314.58
Aug 26, 2026$313.45
Aug 26, 2026$313.45
Aug 25, 2026$309.90
Aug 25, 2026$309.90
Aug 24, 2026$310.34
Aug 24, 2026$310.34
Aug 21, 2026$309.35
Aug 21, 2026$309.35
Aug 20, 2026$311.30
Aug 20, 2026$311.30
Aug 19, 2026$316.83
Aug 19, 2026$316.83
Aug 18, 2026$310.03
Aug 18, 2026$310.03
Aug 17, 2026$305.59
Aug 17, 2026$305.59
Aug 14, 2026$305.93
Aug 14, 2026$305.93
Aug 13, 2026$305.26
Aug 12, 2026$302.25
Aug 11, 2026$304.91
Aug 10, 2026$308.26
Aug 07, 2026$313.33
Aug 06, 2026$312.41
Aug 05, 2026$311.00
Aug 05, 2026$308.88
Aug 04, 2026$309.38
Aug 04, 2026$309.38
Aug 03, 2026$303.42
Aug 03, 2026$303.42
Jul 31, 2026$308.91
Jul 31, 2026$308.91
Jul 30, 2026$333.43
Jul 30, 2026$333.43

THE INVESTMENT STORY

What is driving the conversation?

AI synthesis

Sep 21, 2026, 20:30 UTC

Apple (AAPL) continues to trade near historic highs around $336–$340, supported by robust brand loyalty, massive free cash flow generation ($136.68B TTM), and market excitement surrounding newly introduced hardware cycles (iPhone 18 / iPhone Duo) alongside expanded Siri AI software enhancements. However, market sentiment is balanced by valuation headwinds: consensus 12-month Wall Street price targets average around $330–$340, indicating limited near-term multiple expansion upside from current levels. The deterministic institutional model outputs an LT score of 56.21 with a 'Watch model reading' recommendation (57% confidence), reflecting high operational profitability (ROE over 100%) tempered by modest historical 3-year revenue CAGR (~1.8%) and elevated valuation multiples. Key catalysts include the commercial ramp of next-generation hardware and enterprise AI initiatives, while risks encompass premium valuation compression, regulatory scrutiny on Services margins, and broader consumer demand sensitivity.

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Questions to pressure-test the thesis
  • How do device replacement cycles and services economics affect the earnings assumptions behind valuation?
  • What evidence would change the growth or margin assumptions?
  • Do earnings and free cash flow tell the same story?

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Assessed Sep 21, 2026, 20:30 UTC
Evaluated expiry Jun 17, 2027

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01 / VALUATION

What is priced in?

Market inputs Sep 21, 2026, 19:55 UTC

These ratios describe the saved financial and market inputs. A lower multiple alone does not establish that a stock is undervalued.

AAPL saved valuation metrics
MeasureSaved value
Trailing P/E38.56x
Price / sales10.61x
Price / book67.17x
Price / free cash flowTrailing twelve months36.23x
Free cash flow yieldTrailing twelve months2.76%
EV / revenue10.74x
Input dates, sources & methodology
Financial source
Recorded financial data
Financial inputs dated
Jul 31, 2026
Market inputs dated
Sep 21, 2026, 19:55 UTC
Model evidence coverage
70.0% Input coverage, not probability of success
Valuation model / version
general · V1.4

Ratios are Fidusor calculations or saved provider inputs. The market-data provider is not separately identified in this snapshot. Only available measures are shown; this is not a complete valuation or a fair-value target.

02 / WHAT CHANGED

Follow the evidence over time.

Compared with the saved observation from Sep 21, 2026, 16:00 UTC. These are changes in recorded ratios, not explanations of a price move.

  • Price / sales10.57x → 10.61x
  • Price / book66.91x → 67.17x
  • Price / free cash flow36.09x → 36.23x
  • Free cash flow yield2.77% → 2.76%
  • EV / revenue10.70x → 10.74x

03 / FILING ACTIVITY

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  • John OverdeckP-Purchase

    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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  • Cliff AsnessP-Purchase

    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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  • Boaz WeinsteinP-Purchase

    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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  • Joel GreenblattS-Sale

    Report period: Jun 30, 2026 · Filed: Aug 14, 2026

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