Recent discussions on X about Apple Inc. (AAPL) have centered on the mixed signals surrounding iPhone 16 preorders and analyst downgrades. Many users are intrigued by reports of strong initial demand for the new iPhone, with some expressing optimism about potential growth driven by AI features. However, others are highlighting concerns raised by analysts over valuation and weaker-than-expected upgrade cycles, creating a lively debate.
The conversation also touches on broader market dynamics, with some pointing to regulatory challenges and high price-to-earnings ratios as potential risks for the tech giant. Sentiment on X reflects a tug-of-war between those who see long-term value in Apple’s innovation and those wary of near-term headwinds. This polarized discussion keeps the ticker at the forefront of investor attention.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Apple Inc. Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $AAPL stock 39 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 23 have been purchases and 16 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AAPL stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- SENATOR ADAM B. SCHIFF sold up to $50,000 on 09/22.
- SENATOR SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $65,000 on 09/18, 07/18.
- REPRESENTATIVE CLEO FIELDS has traded it 16 times. They made 16 purchases worth up to $1,825,000 on 09/10, 09/03, 08/14, 08/01, 07/29, 06/30, 06/25, 06/09, 06/03 and 0 sales.
- SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $100,000 on 09/04, 04/14.
- REPRESENTATIVE LISA C. MCCLAIN has traded it 3 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 06/17, 06/09 and 1 sale worth up to $15,000 on 07/22.
- REPRESENTATIVE RITCHIE TORRES sold up to $15,000 on 07/11.
- REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT FRANKLIN sold up to $50,000 on 06/16.
- REPRESENTATIVE VAL T. HOYLE purchased up to $15,000 on 06/06.
- REPRESENTATIVE TIM MOORE has traded it 2 times. They made 1 purchase worth up to $100,000 on 06/02 and 1 sale worth up to $250,000 on 06/02.
- REPRESENTATIVE JEFFERSON SHREVE has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $1,250,000 on 05/12, 05/08.
- REPRESENTATIVE MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE has traded it 2 times. They made 2 purchases worth up to $30,000 on 05/05, 04/09 and 0 sales.
- REPRESENTATIVE BRUCE WESTERMAN sold up to $50,000 on 04/21.
- SENATOR TOMMY TUBERVILLE sold up to $50,000 on 04/15.
- REPRESENTATIVE DAN NEWHOUSE sold up to $15,000 on 04/11.
- REPRESENTATIVE TERRI A. SEWELL purchased up to $15,000 on 04/10.
- REPRESENTATIVE JOSH GOTTHEIMER sold up to $15,000 on 04/09.
- REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT BRESNAHAN sold up to $15,000 on 04/08.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Apple Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Apple Inc. insiders have traded $AAPL stock on the open market 14 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 14 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AAPL stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- TIMOTHY D COOK (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 129,963 shares for an estimated $33,375,723.
- ARTHUR D LEVINSON sold 90,000 shares for an estimated $20,886,300
- DEIRDRE O'BRIEN (Senior Vice President) has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 77,834 shares for an estimated $18,843,125.
- KATHERINE L. ADAMS (SVP, GC and Secretary) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 47,125 shares for an estimated $12,101,153.
- KEVAN PAREKH (Senior Vice President, CFO) sold 4,570 shares for an estimated $941,420
- CHRIS KONDO (Principal Accounting Officer) sold 4,486 shares for an estimated $933,955
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Apple Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 2,269 institutional investors add shares of Apple Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 2,930 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- KINGSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS TEXAS, LLC added 205,656,808 shares (+573627.2%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $42,194,607,297
- UBS AM, A DISTINCT BUSINESS UNIT OF UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC added 106,910,669 shares (+799.6%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $21,934,861,958
- PKS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC added 57,898,088 shares (+98917.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $11,878,950,714
- VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC added 25,821,539 shares (+3360.4%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $5,297,805,156
- FMR LLC removed 21,341,586 shares (-6.5%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,378,653,199
- BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC removed 20,000,000 shares (-6.7%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $4,103,399,999
- CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS removed 18,447,172 shares (-46.1%) from their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $3,784,806,279
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Apple Inc. Government Contracts
We have seen $7,470 of award payments to $AAPL over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
Apple Inc. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $AAPL in the last several months. We have seen 12 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 2 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 10/02/2025
- Seaport Global issued a "Buy" rating on 10/01/2025
- Evercore ISI Group issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/26/2025
- Wedbush issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/22/2025
- Bernstein issued a "Outperform" rating on 09/16/2025
- Phillip Securities issued a "Reduce" rating on 09/11/2025
- B of A Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 09/10/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Apple Inc., check out Quiver Quantitative's $AAPL forecast page.
Apple Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $AAPL recently. We have seen 22 analysts offer price targets for $AAPL in the last 6 months, with a median target of $247.5.
Here are some recent targets:
- Edison Lee from Jefferies set a target price of $205.16 on 10/03/2025
- Erik Woodring from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $298.0 on 10/02/2025
- Jay Goldberg from Seaport Global set a target price of $310.0 on 10/01/2025
- Amit Daryanani from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $290.0 on 09/26/2025
- Daniel Ives from Wedbush set a target price of $310.0 on 09/22/2025
- Ivan Feinseth from Tigress Financial set a target price of $305.0 on 09/17/2025
- Toni Sacconaghi from Bernstein set a target price of $290.0 on 09/16/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
