After a 42% Six-Month Rally, What's Next for Apple Stock in 2026?

Key Takeaways AAPL surged 41.5% in six months, outpacing its sector on strong iPhone, Mac, and Services performance. Apple expects double-digit iPhone sales growth in Q1, backed by iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 demand. AAPL faces rising AI and hardware competition, with a stretched 8.97X forward price-to-sales ratio. Apple (AAPL) shares have appreciated 41.5% over the trailing six-month period, outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 28.4%. The outperformance can be attributed to consis ...