2,713 Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Purchased by Saxony Capital Management LLC

Saxony Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 18.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,378 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,713 shares during the period. Apple makes up about 2.3% of Saxony Capital Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th biggest position. Saxony Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Apple were worth $5,787,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Weaver Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Apple by 20.4% during the 3rd quarter. Weaver Capital Management LLC now owns 47,432 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $15,722,000 after acquiring an additional 8,042 shares in the last quarter. Triasima Portfolio Management inc. increased its stake in shares of Apple by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter. Triasima Portfolio Management inc. now owns 37,151 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $12,372,000 after purchasing an additional 325 shares in the last quarter. Financial Harvest LLC increased its stake in shares of Apple by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Harvest LLC now owns 9,881 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $3,290,000 after purchasing an additional 259 shares in the last quarter. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Apple by 51.2% in the 3rd quarter. Brindle & Bay Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,576 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $525,000 after purchasing an additional 534 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mystic Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Apple by 6.9% in the 3rd quarter. Mystic Asset Management Inc. now owns 107,630 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $34,922,000 after purchasing an additional 6,948 shares during the period. 67.73% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Apple Stock Performance

NASDAQ:AAPL opened at $347.10 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $331.06 and a 200 day moving average price of $295.09. The stock has a market cap of $5.07 trillion, a PE ratio of 39.81 and a beta of 1.07. Apple Inc. has a one year low of $243.42 and a one year high of $351.73.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The iPhone maker reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.89 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $109.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $109.04 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.57 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts predict that Apple Inc. will post 8.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Apple Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 10th were issued a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 10th. Apple’s payout ratio is currently 12.39%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Moffett Nathanson set a $283.00 target price on Apple and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Yorkville Ives started coverage on Apple in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $400.00 target price on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $400.00 price target on shares of Apple and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 17th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on shares of Apple from $310.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Loop Capital lowered shares of Apple from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their price target for the stock from $370.00 to $330.00 in a report on Tuesday, October 20th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-five have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $340.12.

Trending Headlines about Apple

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Demand for Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo has substantially exceeded supply. The $1,999 device reportedly sold out within minutes, delivery estimates extend into January, and Apple is said to be seeking as much as 30% more production capacity. This supports hopes for a new high-margin growth category and a broader iPhone upgrade cycle. Apple’s Foldable iPhone Sold Out in Minutes, But Wall Street Has Questions
• Positive Sentiment: Initial global sales of the iPhone 18 Pro were 3.1% above the prior-generation Pro models, including a 29% increase in China. Strong premium-phone demand could help Apple’s revenue and services ecosystem. Initial global sales of Apple iPhone 18 Pro higher than 17 series
• Positive Sentiment: Apple launched an M6-powered 24-inch iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, promoting faster performance and on-device AI capabilities. The refresh could lift Mac sales and support Apple’s longer-term AI hardware strategy. Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
• Neutral Sentiment: Apple also released iOS 27.2 with expanded Siri AI language support, security improvements and new features for the iPhone Duo. These updates may strengthen the ecosystem, but their near-term financial impact is uncertain. Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes
• Negative Sentiment: Some iPhone Duo owners report cracks and bright lines near the hinge. Apple acknowledged the display issue and is offering replacements, while teardown reports point to a possible hinge-related design problem. Potential warranty costs and reputational damage threaten the new product’s momentum. Some iPhone Duo owners say Apple’s foldable cracked within hours
• Negative Sentiment: Loop Capital downgraded Apple to Hold and cut its price target to $330, citing possible iPhone shipment reductions and rising memory costs. At nearly 40 times earnings, investors may require strong December-quarter guidance to justify the valuation. Loop Capital Lowers Apple Stock Price Target on iPhone Shipment Concerns

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO John Ternus sold 25,412 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $332.94, for a total transaction of $8,460,671.28. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 59,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,832,236.98. The trade was a 29.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, SVP Deirdre O’brien sold 46,389 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $333.42, for a total transaction of $15,467,020.38. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 136,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $45,615,190.20. This represents a 25.32% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 286,853 shares of company stock worth $95,477,342. 0.06% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Apple Profile

Apple Inc designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and digital services. Its best-known products include the iPhone smartphone, Mac personal computers, iPad tablets, Apple Watch, AirPods and other accessories. The company also develops operating systems and applications that support its hardware ecosystem.

Apple’s services business includes the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, iCloud, Apple Pay and other subscription, payment and digital-content offerings.