- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Strong operating margin of 32.6%
- Strong return on equity of 146.7%
Apple stock upgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The Apple stock price increased by 4.84% on the most recent trading day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026), moving up from $294.38 to $308.63. This marks a three-day streak of gains. It will be interesting to see if the stock continues its upward trend or takes a short pause in the coming days. On the last trading day, the stock experienced a fluctuation of 5.36%, with a daily low of $293.68 and a daily high of $309.42. The price has shown volatility during this period, resulting in a total gain of 4.28% over the past two weeks. Trading volume also saw an increase on the last day alongside the price, which is a promising technical indicator, with 22 million more shares changing hands compared to the previous day. Overall, 72 million shares were traded, amounting to approximately $22.19 billion.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 14.43% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $318.77 and $377.07 at the end of this 3-month period.
AAPL Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Apple stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $289.45 and $299.48. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 25, 2026, and so far it has risen 12.17%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, February 23, 2026 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, February 23, 2026 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Apple stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $283.78 and $275.15. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Apple finds support just below today's level at $283.78. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $275.15 and $271.35.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $15.74 between high and low, or 5.36%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.71%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $296.78 (-3.84%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 5 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (AAPL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect Apple Inc. to open at $303.91, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $304.26 and $313.00, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.74 (+/-2.87%) up or down from last closing price. If Apple Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.87% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $310.26 (0.53%) than the support at $283.78 (8.05%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Apple Inc. stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Apple stock to perform well in the short-term. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.020
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $303.91 ( 1.53%).
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AAPL Performance
Trading levels for AAPL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 319.65 | 3.57% |
| R2 | 313.64 | 1.62% |
| R1 | 309.92 | 0.419% |
| Price | 308.63 | |
| S1 | 297.90 | -3.48% |
| S2 | 294.18 | -4.68% |
| S3 | 288.17 | -6.63% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 312.06 | 1.11% |
| R2 | 310.85 | 0.719% |
| R1 | 310.26 | 0.528% |
| Price | 308.63 | |
| S1 | 283.78 | -8.05% |
| S2 | 275.15 | -10.85% |
| S3 | 271.35 | -12.08% |
AAPL Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $0.270 | 0.0950% |
| 2 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 09, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.260 | 0.0965% |
| 3 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $0.260 | 0.0966% |
| 4 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $0.260 | 0.128% |
| 5 | May 01, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $0.260 | 0.123% |
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