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Apple (AAPL) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
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Apple (AAPL - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $255.52, moving -1.04% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.06%.
The stock of maker of iPhones, iPads and other products has fallen by 5.14% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.99%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Apple in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 29, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.65, showcasing a 10.42% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $137.4 billion, up 10.54% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.13 per share and a revenue of $451.68 billion, demonstrating changes of +8.98% and +8.54%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Apple. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.01% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Apple is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Apple is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 31.78. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 11.22, which means Apple is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, AAPL's PEG ratio is currently 2.42. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Computer - Micro Computers industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.58 as of yesterday's close.
The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 239, this industry ranks in the bottom 3% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.
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Apple (AAPL) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors
Apple (AAPL - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $255.52, moving -1.04% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.06%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.17%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.06%.
The stock of maker of iPhones, iPads and other products has fallen by 5.14% in the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 2.88% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.99%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Apple in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 29, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $2.65, showcasing a 10.42% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $137.4 billion, up 10.54% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $8.13 per share and a revenue of $451.68 billion, demonstrating changes of +8.98% and +8.54%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Apple. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.01% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Apple is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, Apple is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 31.78. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 11.22, which means Apple is trading at a premium to the group.
Meanwhile, AAPL's PEG ratio is currently 2.42. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The Computer - Micro Computers industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.58 as of yesterday's close.
The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 239, this industry ranks in the bottom 3% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.