- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Strong operating margin of 32.6%
- Strong return on equity of 146.7%
Apple stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jun 12, 2026)
The Apple stock price declined by -1.52% on the most recent trading day (Friday, 12th Jun 2026), dropping from $295.63 to $291.13. Throughout the last trading session, the stock experienced a fluctuation of 2.60%, reaching a low of $289.62 and a high of $297.14. Over the past 10 days, the price has decreased on 6 occasions, resulting in a total decline of -6.71%. Notably, the trading volume also decreased on the last day, which is often a positive indicator as volume typically aligns with stock movement. On the last trading day, the volume fell by -5 million shares, with a total of 38 million shares traded, amounting to approximately $11.04 billion.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 27.44% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $371.03 and $412.99 at the end of this 3-month period.
AAPL Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The Apple stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $298.43 and $294.93. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, June 02, 2026, and so far it has fallen -7.64%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements. 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
Apple finds support from accumulated volume at $280.14 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $7.52 (2.60%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.52%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (AAPL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 15th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 15th we expect Apple Inc. to open at $292.63, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $287.48 and $294.78, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$7.30 (+/-2.54%) up or down from last closing price. If Apple Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.54% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $301.54 (3.58%) than the support at $280.14 (3.77%), 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?
The Apple stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Apple will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-3.004
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 15, 2026 - $292.63 ( 0.515%).
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AAPL Performance
Trading levels for AAPL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 300.15 | 3.10% |
| R2 | 297.28 | 2.11% |
| R1 | 295.50 | 1.50% |
| Price | 291.13 | |
| S1 | 289.76 | -0.471% |
| S2 | 287.98 | -1.08% |
| S3 | 285.11 | -2.07% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 312.06 | 7.19% |
| R2 | 307.34 | 5.57% |
| R1 | 301.54 | 3.58% |
| Price | 291.13 | |
| S1 | 280.14 | -3.77% |
| S2 | 271.35 | -6.79% |
| S3 | 247.99 | -14.82% |
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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