Apple(US:AAPL) ZACKSยท2025-09-25 22:46Company Performance - Apple (AAPL) closed at $256.87, reflecting a +1.81% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.5% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, Apple shares had gained 9.47%, surpassing the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 8.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.74% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings release is expected to show an EPS of $1.74, a 6.1% increase compared to the same quarter last year, with projected revenue of $101.13 billion, reflecting a 6.53% rise from the equivalent quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $7.36 per share and revenue at $412.1 billion, indicating changes of +9.04% and +5.39% respectively from the prior year [3] Analyst Forecasts - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Apple are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive changes indicating a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides actionable ratings, with Apple currently holding a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5][6] Valuation Metrics - Apple is currently traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 34.29, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.27 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 2.62, compared to the Computer - Micro Computers industry's average PEG ratio of 1.52 [7] Industry Context - The Computer - Micro Computers industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector, holding a Zacks Industry Rank of 22, placing it in the top 9% of over 250 industries [8]