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AAPL Analyst Consensus Explained: Targets, Upside, and Sector Context

Apple Inc. (AAPL) remains a focal point of our 110-stock watchlist. As of May 26, 2026, here is the consensus data breakdown.

What the data shows

Apple trades at $311.21, with a mean analyst target of $308.65, implying a -0.8% downside. The consensus recommendation is a "buy" among 43 analysts. The firm carries a 37.72 P/E, 32.41 forward P/E, 0.35% yield, and 1.065 beta. Recent target raises include Tigress Financial ($375), Evercore ($365), and Wedbush ($400). Insider activity shows 10 meaningful sells totaling 575,811 shares.

How to read these figures

Upside percentages reflect the variance between current market price and the average analyst target. A negative figure suggests the price has met or exceeded the consensus forecast. Recommendation labels aggregate firm-level sentiment, while P/E ratios provide a valuation snapshot relative to earnings.

Metric Value
Price $311.21
Target $308.65
Analysts 43
Upside -0.8%

AAPL in context

Apple ranks 7th in the IT sector, where the average upside is 14.1%. This AAPL profile highlights a more conservative consensus compared to peers like CRM (43.9% upside) or NVDA (36.5%).

Key takeaways

* Consensus targets currently sit slightly below the market price. * Analyst sentiment remains positive despite the modest price gap. * Insider data shows significant selling volume, though this reflects liquidity moves rather than performance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the consensus target?

It is the arithmetic mean of all price targets issued by analysts covering the firm, updated daily.

What does upside percentage mean?

It shows the potential price change from the current stock price to the consensus target, expressed as a percentage.

Figures reflect our data build as of May 26, 2026. Not investment advice.

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