AAPL 2026-03-22
Financial Report
Earnings Data Summary for AAPL as of 2026-03-22
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 2026-03-22
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: $247.99
5-Day Range: $246.00 - $255.13
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: 253.88
Lowest price: 246.0
Price with moderate low (closest to -0.5) z-score: 253.68
Price with low (closest to -1.0) z-score: 249.52
Price below mean by one standard deviation: 249.91
Price below mean by two standard deviations: 242.45
Technical Indicators Summary for AAPL as of 2026-03-22
MACD values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | macd | signal | histogram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | -4.21 | -2.86 | -1.35 |
| 2026-03-19 | -3.89 | -2.52 | -1.37 |
| 2026-03-18 | -3.53 | -2.17 | -1.35 |
| 2026-03-17 | -3.11 | -1.84 | -1.28 |
| 2026-03-16 | -2.97 | -1.52 | -1.45 |
| 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 | -1.31 | -0.32 | -0.99 |
| 2026-03-09 | -1.19 | -0.07 | -1.12 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 50 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 261.33 |
| 2026-03-19 | 261.87 |
| 2026-03-18 | 262.40 |
| 2026-03-17 | 262.91 |
| 2026-03-16 | 263.26 |
| 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 |
EMA values for AAPL with a window of 200 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 251.13 |
| 2026-03-19 | 251.16 |
| 2026-03-18 | 251.18 |
| 2026-03-17 | 251.19 |
| 2026-03-16 | 251.16 |
| 2026-03-13 | 251.15 |
| 2026-03-12 | 251.16 |
| 2026-03-11 | 251.11 |
| 2026-03-10 | 251.01 |
| 2026-03-09 | 250.92 |
RSI values for AAPL in the past 14 days:
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 34.75 |
| 2026-03-19 | 35.65 |
| 2026-03-18 | 36.53 |
| 2026-03-17 | 40.63 |
| 2026-03-16 | 38.53 |
| 2026-03-13 | 34.39 |
| 2026-03-12 | 39.55 |
| 2026-03-11 | 45.20 |
| 2026-03-10 | 45.23 |
| 2026-03-09 | 43.93 |
Money Flow Index (MFI) for AAPL over the last 10 trading days:
Latest MFI: 40.89
| Date | Typical Price | Money Flow Ratio | MFI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 247.73 | 0.69 | 40.89 |
| 2026-03-19 | 249.36 | 0.85 | 46.07 |
| 2026-03-18 | 251.29 | 0.79 | 44.00 |
| 2026-03-17 | 253.85 | 1.19 | 54.38 |
| 2026-03-16 | 252.20 | 0.81 | 44.79 |
| 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 |
Bollinger lower and higher band for AAPL, calculated for the past 20 days
Number of Standard Deviations: 2
Latest Close: 247.99
Latest SMA: 259.99
Latest Bollinger Lower Band: 244.15
Latest Bollinger Higher Band: 275.83
ADX for AAPL, calculated for the past 14 days
ADX: 61.5
Volume and volume ratio for AAPL:
Last 30 days average volume: 43.9M
Volume ratio and Price spread in the past 30 days:
| Date | Volume | Volume Ratio | Price Spread (High - Low) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-22 | 88.5M | 2.02 | 3.20 |
| 2026-03-21 | 35M | 0.80 | 4.53 |
| 2026-03-20 | 35.9M | 0.82 | 5.94 |
| 2026-03-19 | 32.5M | 0.74 | 2.95 |
| 2026-03-18 | 32.3M | 0.73 | 4.00 |
| 2026-03-17 | 37.1M | 0.84 | 6.81 |
| 2026-03-16 | 41M | 0.93 | 4.77 |
| 2026-03-15 | 26.4M | 0.60 | 2.58 |
| 2026-03-14 | 30.8M | 0.70 | 5.53 |
| 2026-03-13 | 38.4M | 0.87 | 7.47 |
| 2026-03-12 | 41.3M | 0.94 | 4.40 |
| 2026-03-11 | 49.8M | 1.13 | 4.31 |
| 2026-03-10 | 40M | 0.91 | 4.73 |
| 2026-03-09 | 38.7M | 0.88 | 5.43 |
Average VWAP in the past 30 days: 260.13
Support levels for AAPL (last 30 trading days):
Last Low: 246.0 on 2026-03-20 (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 2026-03-22---- There are 252 articles found for AAPL for the last 30 days.
Peer news results as a comparison: DBD: 13 articles found. NTAP: 10 articles found. GOOGL: 92 articles found. TSLA: 151 articles found. NVDA: 434 articles found. SNDK: 46 articles found. GOOG: 54 articles found. IONQ: 90 articles found. QUBT: 6 articles found. NFLX: 55 articles found.
Detailed Sentiment Analysis based on 10 AAPL news articles:
Title: Up 51% in 2 Years, Is This the Best Tech Stock to Buy Right Now? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-22T08:30:00Z Sentiment: negative Reasoning: Identified as a major competitive threat to Roku with significant financial resources, experience in digital advertising, and its own streaming platform and connected TV devices that could consolidate the viewing experience. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/22/up-51-2-years-best-tech-stock-buy-right-now/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: USA Rare Earth vs. MP Materials: Which Mining Stock Should You Buy in 2026? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-21T14:15:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Mentioned as having a supply agreement with MP Materials for rare-earth magnets from 100% recycled materials starting in 2027. This is a positive development for MP Materials but represents only a supply relationship for Apple. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/21/usa-rare-earth-vs-mp-materials-which-mining/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: SEC Greenlights Nasdaq's Tokenized Settlement Pilot: What It Means For Investors Publisher: Benzinga Published: 2026-03-20T21:29:01Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Apple is mentioned only as an example of a Russell 1000 company whose shares will be tokenized; no specific impact on the company is discussed. URL: https://www.benzinga.com/Opinion/26/03/51392959/sec-greenlights-nasdaq-tokenized-settlement-pilot-what-it-means-for-investors?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel
Title: Is Apple Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-20T08:25:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Apple is recognized as an outstanding business with elite innovation, strong financials, pricing power, and an unmatched competitive ecosystem. However, the neutral sentiment reflects the author's conclusion that despite these strengths, the stock's current expensive valuation (P/E 32) and massive scale make it unlikely to deliver the exceptional returns needed for millionaire-making opportunities. The company's past success does not guarantee future outsized gains. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/20/apple-stock-your-ticket-to-becoming-a-millionaire/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Is Doubling Its Money in Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's Every 21 to 30 Months -- Here's How Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-20T08:06:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Mentioned as one of Buffett's largest nominal-dollar gains but not highlighted as a core long-term holding like Coca-Cola, American Express, and Moody's. No specific analysis provided. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/20/warren-buffett-berkshire-double-money-ko-axp-mco/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Could Investing $10,000 in VONG Make You a Millionaire? Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-20T04:30:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Listed as one of VONG's top four holdings. No specific sentiment is expressed about the company itself. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/20/could-investing-10000-in-vong-make-you-a-million/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Calydon Capital Dumps $9 Million of ZoomInfo Amid Stock's 92% Decline Since 2021 Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-19T19:13:15Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Mentioned as a top holding of Calydon Capital (2.4% of AUM, $13.99 million) but no specific commentary provided. Neutral mention in context of fund's portfolio allocation. URL: https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/03/19/calydon-capital-dumps-usd9-million-of-zoominfo-amid-stock-s-92-decline-since-2021/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: The Great Magnificent 7 Breakup: Nvidia Stands Tall While Tesla, Microsoft Stumble And Fall Publisher: Benzinga Published: 2026-03-19T16:10:59Z Sentiment: negative Reasoning: Apple has lost ground and continues to face questions about growth and consumer demand. URL: https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/26/03/51360457/magnificent-7-stocks-breakup-nvidia-tesla-microsoft-aapl-amzn-meta-googl?utm_source=benzinga_taxonomy&utm_medium=rss_feed_free&utm_content=taxonomy_rss&utm_campaign=channel
Title: Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Newest Buy Is a Must-See if You Own Shares in Wall Street's "Magnificent Seven" Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-19T08:06:00Z Sentiment: negative Reasoning: The article highlights Apple's high forward P/E of 27 despite stagnant sales, suggesting overvaluation within the Magnificent Seven. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/19/billionaire-stanley-druckenmiller-new-buy-must-see/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Title: Think It's Too Late to Buy Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Stock? Here's the 1 Reason Why There's Still Time. Publisher: The Motley Fool Published: 2026-03-19T01:30:00Z Sentiment: neutral Reasoning: Apple is mentioned as a major client relying on TSMC for chip manufacturing. No specific investment analysis or recommendation is provided. URL: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/03/18/think-its-too-late-to-buy-taiwan-semiconductor-man/?source=iedfolrf0000001
Out of the total 10 articles, There are 0 articles with positive sentiment, and 3 articles with negative sentiment. Remaining articles are neutral.
Final Report
Recommendation: Buy Reasoning:
- Financial: AAPL has a strong earnings track record, with a recent EPS beat ($2.84 vs. $2.67 consensus) and no misses in the past eight quarters. However, valuation is elevated at a P/E of 34.49, near the high end of its one-year range. Management sentiment from the last earnings call was mixed but overall neutral to slightly positive. Upcoming earnings on April 29, 2026, could serve as a catalyst.
- Technical: The stock is in a downtrend, trading below its 50-day and 200-day EMAs, with negative MACD readings and RSI approaching oversold levels (latest 34.75). However, it is nearing key support levels: recent low of $246, Fibonacci 38.2% support at $243.01, and Bollinger lower band at $244.15, which may provide a bounce opportunity.
- News: Sentiment is neutral to negative, with concerns about growth, consumer demand, and valuation. Out of 10 recent articles, 3 were negative, highlighting competitive threats and overvaluation, while 7 were neutral. No major positive catalysts were noted.
Strategy to Minimize Risk:
- Entry Price: Ideal buy zone: $243–$247 (near support levels). Wait for a bullish reversal signal (e.g., hammer candlestick, RSI turning up from oversold, or a break above $250).
- Profit Targets:
- Short-term: $260 (approximately 5% gain from $247)
- Long-term: $280 (if holding for a breakout above resistance)
- Time Horizon: 2–4 weeks for a short-term trade; if holding through earnings, monitor closely.
Final Notes: Risk is elevated due to high valuation and ongoing downtrend. Set a stop-loss at $240 (below key support). Upcoming earnings on April 29 could drive significant volatility; consider reducing exposure before the event if trading short-term.