Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Apple (AAPL) earnings per share (EPS) grew 12.4% a year, revenue grew 5.9% a year and free cash flow grew 3.5% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 32.4%. AAPL stock trades at $343.46, a P/E of 39.2, above its historical average of 31.6. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $343.88 (+0.1%).
Apple Inc. is a global technology corporation that specializes in the conceptualization, production, and sale of a diverse suite of electronic devices. Its comprehensive hardware lineup features the well-known iPhone smartphones, Mac personal computers, and versatile iPad tablets.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | -0.5% | 5.7% | 65.5% | B+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 12.4% | 17.7% | 20.5% | A |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 5.9% | 8.7% | 14.2% | B |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 3.5% | 6.1% | 42.1% | A- |
| ROICROIC | 32.4% | 44.8% | 52.0% | A+ |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $8.76
- Historical Avg P/E
- 31.6
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $5.15 | $5.83 | $6.38 | $5.36 | $4.87 | $3.73 | $3.74 | $3.10 | $3.93 | $3.70 | $7.29 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $2.32 | $2.09 | $2.32 | $3.00 | $2.99 | $3.31 | $5.67 | $6.15 | $6.16 | $6.11 | $8.76 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $233,715,000,000 | $215,639,000,000 | $229,234,000,000 | $265,595,000,000 | $260,174,000,000 | $274,515,000,000 | $365,817,000,000 | $394,328,000,000 | $383,285,000,000 | $391,035,000,000 | $466,823,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $69,778,000,000 | $52,683,000,000 | $51,430,000,000 | $64,121,000,000 | $58,896,000,000 | $73,365,000,000 | $92,953,000,000 | $111,443,000,000 | $99,584,000,000 | $108,807,000,000 | $136,683,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 23.8% | 17.6% | 15.8% | 21.4% | 21.6% | 24.3% | 38.9% | 45.2% | 43.4% | 44.3% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
112 firms rate it — 1 strong buy, 70 buy, 32 hold, 9 sell · Most recent Oct 2026
AAPL Stock FAQ
What is AAPL's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for AAPL is $343.88, with a range of $245.00 to $400.00. That is +0.1% from the current price of $343.46.
Do analysts rate AAPL a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 112 firms covering Apple, the ratings are 71 buy or strong buy, 32 hold and 9 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Apple growing?
Annual growth rates for AAPL. EPS: 12.4% over 10 years, 17.7% over 5 years, 20.5% over 1 year. Revenue: 5.9% over 10 years, 8.7% over 5 years, 14.2% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 3.5% over 10 years, 6.1% over 5 years, 42.1% over 1 year. Book value per share: -0.5% over 10 years, 5.7% over 5 years, 65.5% over 1 year.
What is AAPL's ROIC?
Apple's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 44.3% in fiscal 2024. Its 10-year average ROIC is 32.4%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is AAPL's P/E ratio?
AAPL's current P/E ratio is 39.2, compared with a historical average of 31.6. Trailing earnings per share are $8.76.
What is Apple's market cap and stock price?
AAPL last traded at $343.46 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $243.42 to $348.15. Apple has a market cap of $5.01T.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
Grades are produced by Ticker INVESTigator's own model from public financial data and are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research.