Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.94x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for AAPL is 1.28. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 21 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 rating it as “overweight,” 14 rating it as “hold,” and 2 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for AAPL is 15.01B and currently, short sellers hold a 0.90% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of AAPL on March 17, 2025 was 53.41M shares.
AAPL) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has surged by 1.82 when compared to previous closing price of 209.68, but the company has seen a -10.70% decline in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. fool.com reported 2025-03-16 that In the past couple of decades, the stock market has had a tremendous run. That tailwind has been the perfect recipe for the creation of numerous trillion-dollar companies.
AAPL’s Market Performance
AAPL’s stock has fallen by -10.70% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -9.87% and a quarterly drop of -13.84%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.70% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.65% for Apple Inc The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -9.38% for AAPL’s stock, with a -6.27% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of AAPL
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for AAPL stocks, with KeyBanc Capital Markets repeating the rating for AAPL by listing it as a “Underweight.” The predicted price for AAPL in the upcoming period, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets is $200 based on the research report published on January 31, 2025 of the current year 2025.
AAPL Trading at -9.13% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought AAPL to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -17.92% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.65%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.70%, as shares sank -11.61% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -15.35% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, AAPL fell by -10.70%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +12.37% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $235.58. In addition, Apple Inc saw -14.75% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at AAPL starting from LEVINSON ARTHUR D, who sale 1,516 shares at the price of $226.35 back on Feb 03 ’25. After this action, LEVINSON ARTHUR D now owns 4,159,576 shares of Apple Inc, valued at $343,147 using the latest closing price.
LEVINSON ARTHUR D, the Director of Apple Inc, proposed sale 1,516 shares at $226.35 during a trade that took place back on Feb 03 ’25, which means that LEVINSON ARTHUR D is holding shares at $343,147 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for AAPL
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.32 for the present operating margin
- 0.47 for the gross margin
The net margin for Apple Inc stands at 0.24. The total capital return value is set at 0.63. Equity return is now at value 136.52, with 27.57 for asset returns.
Based on Apple Inc (AAPL), the company’s capital structure generated 0.59 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 1.12.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 134.66 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 0.48. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 8.27. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.67for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.15. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.92.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Apple Inc (AAPL) has seen bad performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
