- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 9/9)
- Strong operating margin of 32.6%
- Strong return on equity of 146.7%
Apple stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Monday trading session
(Updated on Jul 13, 2026)
The Apple stock price increased 0.631% on the last trading day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026), climbing from $315.32 to $317.31. Throughout the last trading day, the stock experienced fluctuations of 2.43%, ranging from a low of $315.78 to a high of $323.45. The price has appreciated in 7 out of the last 10 days and has risen by 11.82% over the past 2 weeks. The volume on the last day increased alongside the price, which is a favorable technical indicator, with a total of 9 million more shares traded compared to the previous day. In total, 41 million shares were exchanged for approximately $13.13 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 12.65% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $317.54 and $373.66 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. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $313.46 and $302.03. 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 15.32%. 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 $7.67 between high and low, or 2.43%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.18%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $305.51 (-3.72%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 11 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (AAPL) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect Apple Inc. to open at $318.85, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $313.26 and $321.36, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$8.10 (+/-2.58%) up or down from last closing price. If Apple Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.58% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $283.78, some $33.53 (10.57%) from the current price of $317.31, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Apple Inc. stock A Buy?
Apple holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
7.449
Strong Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $318.85 ( 0.484%).
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AAPL Performance
Trading levels for AAPL
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 326.52 | 2.90% |
| R2 | 323.59 | 1.98% |
| R1 | 321.78 | 1.41% |
| Price | 317.31 | |
| S1 | 315.92 | -0.439% |
| S2 | 314.11 | -1.01% |
| S3 | 311.18 | -1.93% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 317.31 | |
| S1 | 283.78 | -10.57% |
| S2 | 275.15 | -13.29% |
| S3 | 271.35 | -14.48% |
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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