Key Metrics
Price Performance
30-DAY PRICE CHART
1-YEAR PERFORMANCE
Decision Support
What Matters Now
- Execution usually depends on product cycles, cloud demand, and how efficiently new AI or software capex converts into durable revenue.
- AAPL trades at 33.7x earnings, well above the technology average of 28.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 24.0%, below the sector norm of 28.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- AAPL is in a bullish short-term regime and only 7.8% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- AAPL is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside technology than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in technology can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in AAPL.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for AAPL come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Technology so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL.
Sources
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for AAPL. Last refresh: Apr 21, 2026, 9:02 PM.
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Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as MSFT, NVDA, GOOGL.
Editorial note
Written by Portfolio Terminal Research. Template updated 3/24/2026, with market data refreshed from the latest feed on 4/21/2026, 9:02:38 PM. This page is designed for research workflow and portfolio monitoring, not personalized investment advice.
Technology Sector Context
Competitors Analysis
Technical Analysis
Apple Inc. is currently trading at $266.17, which is 7.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.11, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AAPL a good buy right now?
Apple Inc. trades at 33.7x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.0% volatility.
Does AAPL pay dividends?
Yes, Apple Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.38%. This translates to approximately $1.01 per share annually.
How volatile is AAPL?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.0% and beta of 1.11,AAPL is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
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