AAPL 2026-03-15
Financial Report
Earnings Data Summary for AAPL as of 2026-03-15
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 2026-03-15
Current P/E for AAPL: 34.49
1 year P/E range: 30.42 - 34.49
2 years P/E range: 26.43 - 39.81
5 years P/E range: 21.71 - 39.81
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.
No transactions have been reported in recent Form 4 filings.
Technical Report
Price Range for AAPL
AAPL current price: $250.12
5-Day Range: $249.52 - $262.48
50-Day Range: $243.19 - $280.65
200-Day Range: $194.48 - $288.35
Price Distribution for AAPL in the past 20 days
25th percentile: 260.19
Lowest price: 249.52
Price with moderate low (closest to -0.5) z-score: 257.25
Price with low (closest to -1.0) z-score: 253.68
Price below mean by one standard deviation: 254.12
Price below mean by two standard deviations: 248.50
Technical Indicators Summary for AAPL as of 2026-03-15
MACD values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | macd | signal | histogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | -2.61 | -1.15 | -1.45 |
| 2026-03-12 | -1.83 | -0.79 | -1.04 |
| 2026-03-11 | -1.38 | -0.53 | -0.85 |
| 2026-03-10 | -1.30 | -0.32 | -0.99 |
| 2026-03-09 | -1.19 | -0.07 | -1.12 |
| 2026-03-06 | -0.93 | 0.21 | -1.14 |
| 2026-03-05 | -0.34 | 0.49 | -0.84 |
| 2026-03-04 | 0.13 | 0.70 | -0.58 |
| 2026-03-03 | 0.50 | 0.85 | -0.35 |
| 2026-03-02 | 0.84 | 0.93 | -0.09 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 50 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 263.69 |
| 2026-03-12 | 264.24 |
| 2026-03-11 | 264.59 |
| 2026-03-10 | 264.74 |
| 2026-03-09 | 264.90 |
| 2026-03-06 | 265.11 |
| 2026-03-05 | 265.42 |
| 2026-03-04 | 265.63 |
| 2026-03-03 | 265.75 |
| 2026-03-02 | 265.84 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 200 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 251.15 |
| 2026-03-12 | 251.16 |
| 2026-03-11 | 251.12 |
| 2026-03-10 | 251.02 |
| 2026-03-09 | 250.92 |
| 2026-03-06 | 250.83 |
| 2026-03-05 | 250.76 |
| 2026-03-04 | 250.67 |
| 2026-03-03 | 250.55 |
| 2026-03-02 | 250.41 |
RSI values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 34.58 |
| 2026-03-12 | 39.77 |
| 2026-03-11 | 45.44 |
| 2026-03-10 | 45.46 |
| 2026-03-09 | 44.17 |
| 2026-03-06 | 40.86 |
| 2026-03-05 | 43.67 |
| 2026-03-04 | 45.99 |
| 2026-03-03 | 47.28 |
| 2026-03-02 | 48.27 |
Money Flow Index (MFI) for AAPL over the last 10 trading days:
Latest MFI: 35.33
| Date | Typical Price | Money Flow Ratio | MFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 251.99 | 0.55 | 35.33 |
| 2026-03-12 | 256.30 | 0.47 | 32.12 |
| 2026-03-11 | 260.83 | 0.48 | 32.60 |
| 2026-03-10 | 260.09 | 0.52 | 34.05 |
| 2026-03-09 | 258.24 | 0.58 | 36.79 |
| 2026-03-06 | 256.87 | 0.58 | 36.83 |
| 2026-03-05 | 259.70 | 0.86 | 46.21 |
| 2026-03-04 | 263.36 | 0.93 | 48.23 |
| 2026-03-03 | 263.15 | 0.91 | 47.53 |
| 2026-03-02 | 263.82 | 1.42 | 58.74 |
Bollinger lower and higher band for AAPL, calculated for the past 20 days
Number of Standard Deviations: 2
Latest Close: 250.12
Latest SMA: 262.75
Latest Bollinger Lower Band: 250.95
Latest Bollinger Higher Band: 274.55
ADX for AAPL, calculated for the past 14 days
ADX: 66.81
Volume and volume ratio for AAPL:
Last 30 days average volume: 48.9M
Volume ratio and Price spread in the past 14 days:
| Date | Volume | Volume Ratio | Price Spread (High - Low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | 37.1M | 0.76 | 6.81 |
| 2026-03-14 | 41M | 0.84 | 4.77 |
| 2026-03-13 | 26.4M | 0.54 | 2.58 |
| 2026-03-12 | 30.8M | 0.63 | 5.53 |
| 2026-03-11 | 38.4M | 0.78 | 7.47 |
| 2026-03-10 | 41.3M | 0.84 | 4.40 |
| 2026-03-09 | 49.8M | 1.02 | 4.31 |
| 2026-03-08 | 40M | 0.82 | 4.73 |
| 2026-03-07 | 38.7M | 0.79 | 5.43 |
| 2026-03-06 | 42M | 0.86 | 6.33 |
| 2026-03-05 | 72.5M | 1.48 | 9.92 |
| 2026-03-04 | 32.5M | 0.66 | 5.31 |
| 2026-03-03 | 33.9M | 0.69 | 3.89 |
| 2026-03-02 | 47.2M | 0.96 | 7.18 |
Average VWAP in the past 30 days: 262.71
Support levels for AAPL (last 30 trading days):
Last Low: 249.52 on 2026-03-13 (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: 38.2%: 243.01
Short interest data for AAPL in the past 5 months:
| Report Date | Short Interest | Avg Daily Volume | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | 129.6M | 39.8M | 3.26 |
| 2026-02-13 | 133.4M | 59.1M | 2.25 |
| 2026-01-30 | 116.9M | 58.4M | 2.00 |
| 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 |
News Report
----News and sentiment report for AAPL as of 2026-03-15---- There are 257 articles found for AAPL for the last 30 days.
Peer news results as a comparison: DBD: 12 articles found. NTAP: 4 articles found. GOOGL: 108 articles found. TSLA: 133 articles found. NVDA: 399 articles found. SNDK: 38 articles found. GOOG: 54 articles found. IONQ: 100 articles found. QUBT: 9 articles found. NFLX: 52 articles found.
Detailed Sentiment Analysis based on 10 AAPL news articles:
Title: The Most Overlooked Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks in the "Magnificent Seven" for 2026 Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-15T22:25:00Z Sentiment: negative Reasoning: Excluded from AI stock consideration due to relatively weak AI strategy despite being well-publicized URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/15/the-most-overlooked-artificial-intelligence-ai-sto/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Fidelity (FDVV) vs. ProShares (NOBL): Which Dividend ETF Reigns Supreme? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-15T21:18:03Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Listed as a top holding in FDVV among Magnificent Seven members. Mentioned factually without specific sentiment attribution. URL: https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/03/15/fidelity-fdvv-vs-proshares-nobl-which-dividend-etf-reigns-supreme/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: My Top 5 AI Stocks to Buy Amid the Market Pullback Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-15T18:10:00Z Sentiment: positive Reasoning: Entering new growth era with Apple Intelligence platform and services revenue. Massive installed device base creates recurring revenue opportunities. Stock at 30x forward earnings is reasonable given track record of earnings growth. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/15/my-top-5-ai-stocks-to-buy-amid-the-market-pullback/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Is the iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make in March? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-15T13:25:00Z Sentiment: positive Reasoning: Listed as one of the five largest holdings in the GARP ETF, indicating it meets the fund's quality and value screens for growth stocks with reasonable valuations. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/15/is-the-ishares-msci-usa-quality-garp-etf-the-smart/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Consumer Tech News (Mar 9-13): Trump Administration Sues California Over Emissions Targets, Nvidia Announces $26B AI Investment & More Publisher: Benzinga Published: 2026-03-15T13:20:41Z Sentiment: positive Reasoning: Rapidly expanding in India with increased iPhone production, local chip partnerships, and Apple Pay launch in fast-growing market URL: https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/26/03/51259469/consumer-tech-news-mar-9-13-trump-administration-sues-california-over-emissions-targets-nvidia-annou?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel
Title: ITOT vs. VTV: Is Broad Market Exposure or Value Stock Stability the Better Buy for Investors? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-14T21:10:54Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Apple is mentioned only as a top holding in ITOT's portfolio without specific commentary on the company itself. URL: https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/03/14/itot-vs-vtv-is-broad-market-exposure-or-value-stock-stability-the-better-buy-for-investors/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Satya Nadella Says "All Software Is Being Rewritten." Here's 1 of the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Own for 2026. Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-14T20:05:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Uses TSM for chip manufacturing but not primary focus of AI infrastructure narrative. Mentioned as one of many TSM customers. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/14/satya-nadella-says-all-software-is-being-rewritten/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Could Buying the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF in 2026 Make You a Millionaire? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-14T15:30:00Z Sentiment: positive Reasoning: Identified as a top-five holding with substantial market capitalization contributing to VTI's performance. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/14/buying-vanguard-total-stock-market-millionaire/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: VGT vs. XLK: Which Broad Tech ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-13T19:37:49Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Apple is mentioned as a top holding in both ETFs but is not the subject of independent analysis. It serves as a reference point for comparing the funds' portfolio composition. URL: https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/03/13/vgt-vs-xlk-which-broad-tech-etf-is-the-better-buy-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Is USA Rare Earth Stock a Millionaire Maker? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-13T19:30:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Mentioned as a customer of MP Materials for rare-earth magnets, indicating demand for these critical materials, but no direct investment thesis or company-specific analysis provided. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/13/is-usa-rare-earth-stock-a-millionaire-maker/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Out of the total 10 articles, There are 4 articles with positive sentiment, and 1 articles with negative sentiment. Remaining articles are neutral.
Final Report
Recommendation: Buy
Reasoning:
- Financial: Strong earnings beat (EPS 2.84 vs 2.67 consensus), no misses in past 8 quarters, but P/E of 34.49 is at the high end of historical range, indicating rich valuation. Management sentiment is mixed but overall neutral to slightly positive.
- Technical: Oversold conditions (RSI 34.58, MFI 35.33, price below Bollinger lower band). Price near key support levels (recent low $249.52, two standard deviations below mean at $248.50). However, trend is bearish (below 50-day and 200-day EMAs, negative MACD histogram widening).
- News: Overall positive sentiment (4 positive vs 1 negative articles) highlighting AI platform, services growth, and expansion in India. Some concerns about being overlooked in AI race.
Strategy to Minimize Risk:
- Entry Price: Ideal buy zone: $248-250 (near support at $249.52 and $248.50).
- Profit Targets:
- Short-term: $263 (5% gain, near 50-day EMA and 5-day high).
- Long-term: Hold for growth if entry is favorable, but monitor valuation and earnings.
- Time Horizon: 2-4 weeks for bounce trade; consider holding through upcoming earnings on April 29 if entry is good.
Final Notes: Set stop-loss at $243 (below Fibonacci 38.2% support). Breakdown below support could lead to further decline. Upcoming earnings on April 29 may serve as a catalyst; watch for any negative news flow.