Apple’s (AAPL) Vision Pro Doesn’t Seem Like the Catalyst its Expected to Be
February 20, 2024
Apple’s ) Vision Pro needs to be a catalyst for company profits to give the stock fuel to move higher. But I don’t envision it.
Research Reports
Apple (AAPL) Vision Pro is Expected to Be In the Hands of Customers in Early 2024
November 28, 2023
Apple (AAPL) might have a catalyst in its Apple Vision Pro. Good. It needs one with total revenue down 1% last quarter.
The Apple Vision Pro is Destined to be the Next Big Catalyst for Apple (AAPL)
August 22, 2023
Apple (AAPL) has invented the next big idea in its array of computing products. This catalyst is The Apple Vision Pro headset.
Apple’s (AAPL) Growth Stagnates Despite Continued Success in Services
May 24, 2023
Apple’s (AAPL) growth has stagnated, with year-over-year profits flat. Perhaps Apple Pay could become the company’s next catalyst?
Apple (AAPL) Isn’t Even Growing Anymore. The Stock’s Not Cheap Either
February 21, 2023
Apple (AAPL) isn’t even growing anymore. Revenue for iPhones, Macs and Wearables: all down. Apple isn’t growing anymore.
Slow Profit Growth Could Mean Apple (AAPL) Stock is Dead Money
December 3, 2022
Apple (AAPL) is delivering poor profit growth. And since stock growth follows profit growth, this stock could sit here for a year.
Mature Apple’s (AAPL) Numbers Aren’t Looking Too Good
August 16, 2022
Apple (AAPL) may have finally matured, as analysts expect just 9% profit growth this year, and only 5% growth the next two years.
Apple (AAPL) is a Good “Value” But Profits Are Looking Meh
May 21, 2022
Apple (AAPL) stock is a good valuewith the P/E down from 29 to 22 since last qtr. But investors have to deal with slow profit growth.
Apple is Expected to See Slower Growth Post-COVID
February 7, 2022
Apple’s (AAPL) been a special stock the past two years. But post-COVID, profit growth & stock growth could slow to 12-15% a year.
Apple is Sucessfully Bullying Other Companies Around
December 12, 2021
Apple (AAPL) is a stronger company than it used to be, as its successfully bullying Facebook and Snap — as well as Epic Games.
Apple’s New Products Should Continue the Stock’s Momentum
September 29, 2021
Apple (AAPL) has a new iPhone 13, and a new watch as well. These and other prouct advances should keep AAPL stock timely.
Apple iPhone Revenue Up 66%, Mac Up 70%, iPad Up 79%
June 23, 2021
Apple (AAPL) delivered stupendous results last qtr with iPhone revenue up 66%, with Mac up 70%, and iPad up 79%.
Apple Stock is Looking Good — Numbers-wise
March 8, 2021
Apple (AAPL) reported a quarter that beat expectations while delivering 34% profit growth on 21% revenue growth.
Apple’s New Camera Could Be a Catalyst For the Stock
December 8, 2020
Apple’s (AAPL) new camera creates 3D like images, and this could be a catalyst for the stock. If not, I see little upside here,
Does Apple Have an Illegal Monopoly on Services Revenue?
August 17, 2020
Apple (AAPL) takes 30% of add-on game revenue from video game developers, then blocks the game if they don’t pay up.
Wearables and Services are Leading the Apple Charge
June 9, 2020
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone sales were down last qtr as the Coronavirus closed stores. But Wearables and Services picked up the slack.
Apple’s Up 91% in a Year: Will the Stock Keep Rising?
February 14, 2020
Apple (AAPL) stock is up 91% in just a year. So now the question is will this rally continue or is the run done?
Apple Services & Wearables Are the Stars of the Show
December 15, 2019
Apple (AAPL) wearable sales and services revenue have been catalysts for the stock as AAPL’s P/E hits a decade high.
Apple’s Profits Are So Crappy, Comparisons are Easy
August 6, 2019
Apple’s (AAPL) profits are coming in so crappy, that next year’s profits are expected to grow 12% due to easy comparisons.
I Still Think Apple Stock is Too High
May 14, 2019
During the past week, Apple (AAPL) stock has sold off with the stock market. My analysis points to more downside risk.
Apple’s Lost that Growing Feeling
February 26, 2019
Apple’s (AAPL) profit estimates just got gashed, as iPhone revenue (62% of sales) declined 15% last qtr. Sharek feels AAPL is done as a growth stock.
Apple’s Run Could Be Done if iPhone Revenue Flattens
November 19, 2018
iPhones make up 59% of Apple (AAPL) sales, and with the company having 0% unit growth last qtr, this stock’s run could be done.
Apple is My Favorite Stock Right Now
August 20, 2018
Apple (AAPL) is my favorite stock right now, and holds the top spot in all my Power Rankings. Here’s what I think the stock is worth.
Apple Breaks Out After Posting 30% Profit Growth
May 24, 2018
Apple (AAPL) broke out this month after delivering 30% profit growth. And with estimates of 31% growth next qtr, this stock has the ability to make a move.
Contrary to Reports, Apple is Looking Good
February 21, 2018
Apple (AAPL) stock was getting slammed a couple weeks ago — both in the markets and in the news. Maybe that was just “fake news” as profits look to grow briskly the next 4 qtrs.
Apple Just Kicked it Up a Notch
December 13, 2017
Apple (AAPL) just kicked it up a notch as its profits swelled 24% last qtr. What’s more is qtrly Estimates are for 12%, 39%, 32% and 20% profit growth the next 4 qtrs.
Apple Set to Increase Profit Growth With New iPhone
August 31, 2017
Apple (AAPL) is expected to debut its new iPhone 8 on September 12th. That should be good for profits. Also, service revenue is becoming a bigger piece of the AAPL.
Apple is Selling Off — Is This Time to Bail?
June 12, 2017
Apple (AAPL) is sliding lower — breaking below its 50-day moving average today — so is it time to sell AAPL stock? Let’s take a closer look and see.
I Was Wrong About Apple, But I Still Think You Should Sell It
February 24, 2017
I was wrong not owning Apple (AAPL) stock, but with just 3% revenue growth and 2% profit growth last qtr I still think you should sell it.
Investors Just Don’t Get It With Apple
November 3, 2016
Apple’s (AAPL) hasn’t grown profits in almost a year now, yet investors are still enamored with the stock. I’m not. Here’s my take on AAPL.
Let’s Look at Apple’s Profit Estimates Now That the iPhone 7 Launched
September 22, 2016
The iPhone 7 has arrived! And Apple (AAPL) stock is rallying on the news. Let’s take a look at the numbers, and see if profit estimates jumped.
Apple Looks Worse Than You Think
May 10, 2016
With shares of Apple (AAPL) down from $110 to $94, many investors feel the stock is a deal. Not me, the numbers are worse than you think.
Apple’s (AAPL) Profits Grew Just 7% Last Qtr
February 4, 2016
Apple’s (AAPL) profit growth shrunk to 7% last qtr, that’s why the stock fell.
Momentum Lost
December 16, 2015
Although Apple (AAPL) stock has lost its momentum, the stock is a real deal at just 12 times earnings.
Back to Basing
July 30, 2015
Just when you think Apple’s (AAPL) ready to move again it drops after earnings and is now back in its base.
Apple’s a Good Buy
May 20, 2015
Shares of Apple (AAPL) are still a good buy right now, fueled by iPhone sales growth of 55% last qtr.
Apple is Back in a Big Way
February 13, 2015
Apple (AAPL) is back with 20% profit growth — and a 14 P/E — so I will add it to the Growth Portfolio & Aggressive Growth Portfolio.
Did You Know This About Apple?
August 6, 2014
Now that Apple (AAPL) is loved once again, here’s a list of things you probably didn’t know about the stock.
Let’s Look at Apple at $600
May 7, 2014
Apple (AAPL) broke $600 yesterday, so let’s look at AAPL stock and see if it’s time to get back in.
Apple Stock is Just Stuck There
February 4, 2014
I think shares of Apple (AAPL) are stuck between $500 and $600 and the stock isn’t going anywhere soon. I’ve moved on.
Time to Say Goodbye
January 28, 2014
It’s time to say goodbye to a former top holding that has fallen and cannot get back up. Take care Apple (AAPL), come back soon.
Upgrade This?
December 4, 2013
Shares of Apple (AAPL) rose $15 to $566 yesterday as the stock got upgraded to Buy at a brokerage firm. Here’s my take on shares of
Nothing’s Any Better
August 23, 2013
Apple’s (AAPL) stock might have turned the corner, but nothing’s better in the Earnings Table, and this move isn’t back to $700.
Apple (AAPL) Stock is Not Looking Too Good
May 1, 2013
Apple’s (AAPL) stock isn’t declining anymore but the numbers are free falling. I don’t think AAPL’s going back to $700 soon. It shouldn’t be a top holding.
Apple is No Longer a Growth Stock
February 1, 2013
Apple (AAPL) had flat profit growth last quarter. Here’s my thesis on where AAPL is now and exactly when I see the stock rallying.
A Textbook Correction
November 19, 2012
Apple (AAPL) went from $400 to $700 in less than a year. After a move like that a correction to $550 was inevitable. Now the stock can go to $1000.
iPhone5 & iPad Mini Are Coming!
September 5, 2012
Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone 5 an iPad Mini are coming this fall. That news trumps the fact AAPL’s numbers took a hit after last quarter’s poor results.
The Run has Just Begun
May 3, 2012
Think Apple’s (AAPL) move is done? Think again. The run has just begun. On the horizon I see the stock blowing past $1000. Even $2500 is possible.
Liftoff to $500
February 14, 2012
Just before Apple (AAPL) reported last quarter’s earnings, the stock was $420. Now it’s pushed through $500 and could make a parabolic move.
It Was a Beat, Not a Miss
November 1, 2011
This was the first earnings release after Steve Jobs passed away. The headlines said AAPL missed estimates by 34 cents. But in reality, AAPL beat the street. This stock is around $400 and should at least be $680.
The Levee Broke at Apple
August 4, 2011
Last quarter in my Apple (AAPL) article, I wrote “The pressure is building. The levee has to break”. Well the levee has broke and the stock has hit all-time highs — yet to me the stock is cheaper. Here’s why…
The Levee Has to Break Sometime With Apple Stock (AAPL)
May 6, 2011
Apple (AAPL) almost doubled profits last quarter — crushing analyst estimates along the way. This stock should have a P/E of 35 and instead its 14. The pressure is building. The levee has to break.
Sweet 16
February 11, 2011
Apple’s (AAPL) sweet 16. Not the stock price, the P/E. Apple’s business is actually accelerating — with estimates jumping higher. This is one of the top investments of our time.
Apple’s got a 16 P/E
November 2, 2010
Apple’s (AAPL) got a 16 P/E. Apple’s got a 16 P/E. Apple’s got a 16 P/E. The iPhone and iPad awesome, and I’m going to tell you about something that could be even bigger.
Hold on to Your Hats With Apple Stock
July 29, 2010
Apple (AAPL) has all the characteristics to go on an explosive move higher. Strong profit growth & a low P/E give this stock huge upside. Here’s why a double seems realistic in the short term.