Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Forecast
AAPL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 44 analysts
- Price target
- $329.38 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −4.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $1.99
- 52-week range
- $246.63 – $343.46
AAPL analyst ratings
44 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AAPL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AAPL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.90 | $2.56 | $3.42 | $2.84 | +2.2% | 22 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.82 | $8.28 | $8.94 | $7.46 | +18.2% | 39 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $9.57 | $8.50 | $10.67 | $8.82 | +8.5% | 40 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AAPL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $153.66B | $131.50B | $170.41B | +6.9% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $478.22B | $471.80B | $496.31B | +14.9% | 40 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $528.11B | $485.69B | $594.86B | +10.4% | 40 |
AAPL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AAPL revenue: reported and forecast
AAPL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $2.96 | $2.91 | $2.90 | $2.91 | $2.90 | −2.1% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $8.77 | $8.81 | $8.82 | $8.82 | $8.82 | +0.6% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $9.71 | $9.54 | $9.58 | $9.58 | $9.57 | −1.4% | 5 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AAPL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AAPL beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from AAPL
44 analysts cover Apple; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $329.38, 4.1% below the latest close of $343.46. Analysts expect earnings of $8.82 per share for FY2026, +18.2% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $9.57 per share on revenue of $528.1 billion. Apple beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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AAPL forecast FAQ
What is Apple's price target?
The average analyst price target for Apple is $329.38, 4.1% below the latest close of $343.46.
Is Apple a buy, hold or sell?
Of 44 analysts covering Apple, 19 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 13 a hold, 3 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Apple's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.82 per share for FY2026 (range $8.28 to $8.94); for FY2027 the estimate is $9.57.
What is Apple's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $478.2 billion, growth of 14.9%; for FY2027 it is $528.1 billion.
When does Apple report earnings?
Apple is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.99.
Does Apple usually beat earnings estimates?
Apple reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.