AAPL 2026-02-01
Financial Report
Earnings Data Summary for AAPL as of 2026-02-01
Most recent EPS (Actual): 2.84
Most recent EPS (Consensus): 2.67
Historical EPS range (last 8 quarters): 0.97 - 2.4
Historical Average EPS (last 8 quarters): 1.69
In the past 8 quarters, the company missed earnings estimates 0 times.
Most recent EPS reported date: 2026-01-29
Most recent EPS fiscal date (quarterly): 2025-12-31
Upcoming earnings date: 2026-04-29
Valuation Data Summary for AAPL as of 2026-02-01
Current P/E for AAPL: 34.52
1 year P/E range: 30.45 - 34.52
2 years P/E range: 26.45 - 39.85
5 years P/E range: 21.73 - 39.85
Management Sentiment Summary for AAPL in 2025Q4 earnings call:
The following is the average sentiment score for each management title:
The lower the score, the more negative the sentiment. The higher the score, the more positive the sentiment. 0.5 is neutral.
| Title | Sentiment Score |
|---|---|
| Director of Investor Relations | 0.30 |
| CFO | 0.53 |
| CEO | 0.55 |
Insider transactions for AAPL in the last 90 days:
Total Amount Traded is negative for total net sale of shares. Positive for total net purchase of shares.
| Date | Total Amount Traded | Avg. Traded Price | Transaction Type | Remaining Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-07 | -3.8K | $271.23 | Sell | 15.1K |
Technical Report
Price Range for AAPL
AAPL current price: $259.48
5-Day Range: $249.80 - $261.95
50-Day Range: $243.42 - $288.62
200-Day Range: $189.16 - $288.62
Price Distribution for AAPL in the past 20 days
25th percentile: 255.5
Lowest price: 243.42
Price with moderate low (closest to -0.5) z-score: 252.18
Price with low (closest to -1.0) z-score: 248.15
Price below mean by one standard deviation: 248.49
Price below mean by two standard deviations: 241.81
Technical Indicators Summary for AAPL as of 2026-02-01
MACD values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | macd | signal | histogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | -3.51 | -4.49 | 0.98 |
| 2026-01-29 | -4.08 | -4.74 | 0.65 |
| 2026-01-28 | -4.63 | -4.90 | 0.27 |
| 2026-01-27 | -5.08 | -4.97 | -0.11 |
| 2026-01-26 | -5.76 | -4.94 | -0.81 |
| 2026-01-23 | -6.25 | -4.74 | -1.51 |
| 2026-01-22 | -6.04 | -4.36 | -1.67 |
| 2026-01-21 | -5.71 | -3.95 | -1.76 |
| 2026-01-20 | -5.14 | -3.50 | -1.63 |
| 2026-01-16 | -4.23 | -3.10 | -1.14 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 50 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 262.62 |
| 2026-01-29 | 262.75 |
| 2026-01-28 | 262.93 |
| 2026-01-27 | 263.19 |
| 2026-01-26 | 263.39 |
| 2026-01-23 | 263.72 |
| 2026-01-22 | 264.36 |
| 2026-01-21 | 265.01 |
| 2026-01-20 | 265.72 |
| 2026-01-16 | 266.50 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 200 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 246.44 |
| 2026-01-29 | 246.31 |
| 2026-01-28 | 246.19 |
| 2026-01-27 | 246.09 |
| 2026-01-26 | 245.97 |
| 2026-01-23 | 245.87 |
| 2026-01-22 | 245.85 |
| 2026-01-21 | 245.83 |
| 2026-01-20 | 245.81 |
| 2026-01-16 | 245.80 |
RSI values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 48.56 |
| 2026-01-29 | 46.45 |
| 2026-01-28 | 43.12 |
| 2026-01-27 | 45.74 |
| 2026-01-26 | 40.48 |
| 2026-01-23 | 22.46 |
| 2026-01-22 | 22.73 |
| 2026-01-21 | 20.74 |
| 2026-01-20 | 18.09 |
| 2026-01-16 | 25.45 |
Money Flow Index (MFI) for AAPL over the last 10 trading days:
Latest MFI: 51.74
| Date | Typical Price | Money Flow Ratio | MFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 257.85 | 1.07 | 51.74 |
| 2026-01-29 | 257.45 | 0.65 | 39.52 |
| 2026-01-28 | 256.60 | 0.40 | 28.35 |
| 2026-01-27 | 259.48 | 0.59 | 37.11 |
| 2026-01-26 | 253.92 | 0.58 | 36.56 |
| 2026-01-23 | 247.38 | 0.53 | 34.62 |
| 2026-01-22 | 249.17 | 0.51 | 33.90 |
| 2026-01-21 | 248.13 | 0.35 | 25.72 |
| 2026-01-20 | 248.30 | 0.35 | 25.67 |
| 2026-01-16 | 256.45 | 0.37 | 27.25 |
Bollinger lower and higher band for AAPL, calculated for the past 20 days
Number of Standard Deviations: 2
Latest Close: 259.48
Latest SMA: 257.65
Latest Bollinger Lower Band: 245.14
Latest Bollinger Higher Band: 270.16
ADX for AAPL, calculated for the past 14 days
ADX: 16.55
Volume and volume ratio for AAPL:
Last 30 days average volume: 48.8M
Today's volume: 92.4M
Volume Ratio (Today / Avg Volume in the past 30 days): 1.89
Average VWAP in the past 30 days: 257.89
Support levels for AAPL (last 200 trading days):
Last Low: 201.5 on 2025-08-01 (UTC)
Last High: 288.62 on 2025-12-03 (UTC)
Fibonacci Levels: 23.6%: 260.44, 38.2%: 243.01, 50.0%: 228.92, 61.8%: 214.82, 78.6%: 194.76
Resonance Supports: No resonance supports (Fibonacci levels not within ±3% of last low).
Short interest data for AAPL in the past 5 months:
| Report Date | Short Interest | Avg Daily Volume | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 113.6M | 43.8M | 2.59 |
| 2025-12-31 | 112.7M | 41.6M | 2.71 |
| 2025-12-15 | 122M | 41.4M | 2.95 |
| 2025-11-28 | 129.5M | 44M | 2.94 |
| 2025-11-14 | 114.9M | 47.1M | 2.44 |
| 2025-10-31 | 115.6M | 52.6M | 2.20 |
| 2025-10-15 | 109.1M | 41.5M | 2.63 |
| 2025-09-30 | 110.8M | 63.5M | 1.74 |
| 2025-09-15 | 118.2M | 55.6M | 2.13 |
| 2025-08-29 | 113.6M | 38.3M | 2.97 |
Option Chain
Monthly put options that expire on 2026-03-06:
| Strike Price | IV | Delta | Gamma | Theta | Vega | Ask Price | Bid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 0.27 | -0.39 | 0.02 | -0.11 | 0.30 | 6.65 | 5.75 |
| 250 | 0.27 | -0.30 | 0.02 | -0.10 | 0.27 | 4.45 | 4.15 |
| 245 | 0.28 | -0.23 | 0.01 | -0.09 | 0.24 | 3.10 | 2.96 |
| 240 | 0.29 | -0.17 | 0.01 | -0.08 | 0.20 | 2.21 | 2.11 |
| 235 | 0.31 | -0.13 | 0.01 | -0.07 | 0.16 | 1.64 | 1.51 |
| 230 | 0.32 | -0.09 | 0.01 | -0.06 | 0.13 | 1.17 | 1.10 |
| 225 | 0.34 | -0.07 | 0.01 | -0.05 | 0.11 | 0.95 | 0.81 |
| 220 | 0.36 | -0.05 | 0.00 | -0.04 | 0.08 | 0.70 | 0.61 |
Weekly put options that expire on 2026-02-13:
| Strike Price | IV | Delta | Gamma | Theta | Vega | Ask Price | Bid Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 0.30 | -0.37 | 0.03 | -0.21 | 0.18 | 3.70 | 3.45 |
| 250 | 0.31 | -0.25 | 0.02 | -0.18 | 0.15 | 2.54 | 1.86 |
| 245 | 0.33 | -0.16 | 0.02 | -0.15 | 0.11 | 1.44 | 1.20 |
| 240 | 0.34 | -0.10 | 0.01 | -0.12 | 0.08 | 0.84 | 0.75 |
| 235 | 0.37 | -0.07 | 0.01 | -0.09 | 0.06 | 0.55 | 0.49 |
| 230 | 0.40 | -0.05 | 0.01 | -0.07 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 0.33 |
| 225 | 0.44 | -0.03 | 0.00 | -0.06 | 0.03 | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| 220 | 0.47 | -0.02 | 0.00 | -0.05 | 0.03 | 0.22 | 0.19 |
Final Report
Recommendation: Buy
Reasoning:
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Financial: AAPL reported strong earnings with an EPS of 2.84, beating consensus of 2.67 and well above the historical average of 1.69. The company has not missed earnings estimates in the last 8 quarters, indicating consistent performance. However, the P/E ratio of 34.52 is at the high end of its 1-year and 5-year ranges, suggesting potential overvaluation. Management sentiment is mixed, with the Director of Investor Relations showing negative sentiment (0.30) while the CFO and CEO are slightly positive. Insider selling of 3.8K shares in the last 90 days is a minor concern but not alarming given the size.
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Technical: The stock is trading at $259.48, above the 200-day EMA (~246.44) but below the 50-day EMA (~262.62), indicating a long-term uptrend with short-term resistance. MACD histogram has turned positive (0.98), signaling improving bullish momentum. RSI (48.56) and MFI (51.74) are neutral, suggesting no overbought or oversold conditions. Bollinger Bands place the price near the middle band (SMA 257.65), with support at the lower band (245.14). Volume is high today (1.89x average), indicating increased interest. Support levels from Fibonacci include 260.44 (23.6%) and 243.01 (38.2%). ADX (16.55) shows a weak trend, but the price is above key moving averages.
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News: Sentiment is positive, with 5 out of 10 articles bullish and none negative. Highlights include strong iPhone sales growth (23% YoY), AI integration potential, and long-term competitive advantages. This supports a favorable outlook.
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Option Chain: Monthly put options show moderate implied volatility (27–36%), with strikes near $250–$255 having higher liquidity. The delta for puts is negative, and theta decay is moderate, suggesting time decay is manageable for short-term positions. The option chain supports strategic entries near key strikes.
Strategy to Minimize Risk:
- Entry Price: Ideal buy zone: $243–$245 (near Fibonacci 38.2% support at 243.01 and Bollinger lower band at 245.14). This provides a cushion against downside risk.
- Profit Targets:
- Short-term: $270 (4% gain, near Bollinger upper band and 50-day EMA resistance).
- Long-term: $288+ (11% gain, previous high) if bullish momentum continues.
- Stop-Loss: Set at $235 (just below the 200-day EMA and recent lows) to limit losses to ~3–4%.
- Time Horizon: 1–3 months, aligning with the next earnings date (April 29) for potential catalysts.
Final Notes: AAPL's strong fundamentals and positive news sentiment support a Buy rating, but the elevated P/E and insider selling warrant caution. Enter near support levels to optimize risk/reward. Monitor volume and MACD for confirmation of bullish momentum. Avoid chasing the current price; patience for a pullback is key.