Wedbush has kept its Outperform rating on Apple with a $350.00 price target after the tech company released fiscal first-quarter 2026 results. The stock is trading at $258.28, a level that InvestingPro flags as overvalued despite Apple achieving a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, a signal of strong financial health.
Apple posted results that beat consensus on both revenue and earnings, powered by a substantial lift in iPhone sales. The smartphone division reported iPhone revenue up 23% year-over-year, with China delivering especially strong results - a 38% increase versus the prior year. Wedbush characterized the Chinese performance as "eye-popping" and described it as a "surprise tailwind" for the iPhone 17 upgrade cycle.
Over the last twelve months Apple generated $416.16 billion in revenue, representing 6.43% growth. For fiscal second-quarter 2026 the company provided guidance implying total revenue growth of 13% to 16% year-over-year, a range that exceeds the near-10% growth analysts had expected. That projection comes even as Apple continues to contend with supply constraints for the iPhone.
Apple’s gross margin outlook for the fiscal second quarter sits between 48.0% and 49.0%, above the Street estimate of 47.6%. The company’s most recent reported gross profit margin was 46.91%, and analysts are modeling fiscal 2026 earnings per share of $8.20.
On the product and technology front, Apple announced it selected Google’s Gemini models to collaborate on building a next generation of Apple foundation models, work that will feed into a new version of Siri expected later in the year. Additional details about Apple’s AI plans are anticipated at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Wedbush continues to feature Apple on its Best Ideas List and on the IVES AI 30 List. The firm also noted that no specific "AI premium" has been incorporated into Apple’s current share price, estimating an uncounted AI-related value in the range of "$75-$100 per share." That comment accompanies valuation metrics showing a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.65 and a PEG ratio of 1.48, indicating the shares trade at relatively high multiples versus projected earnings growth.
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Apple’s fiscal first-quarter 2026 results exceeded analyst consensus with revenue of $143.76 billion and earnings per share of $2.84, topping FactSet estimates of $138.39 billion and $2.67 respectively. The quarter’s upside was driven by a 23% increase in iPhone sales and a 14% rise in Services revenue.
Following the earnings release, several Wall Street firms adjusted their views and targets. Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Apple to $330 and maintained a Buy rating. Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating with a $325 target. Morgan Stanley kept an Overweight rating and set a $315 price target while warning that memory price inflation could pressure future gross margins.
Separately, Apple is reported to be shifting its product emphasis toward premium iPhone models in its 2026 lineup. That plan reportedly includes a foldable iPhone and two enhanced non-folding models, with the standard model’s shipment delayed into the first half of 2027. Those product timing and mix decisions reflect Apple’s strategic choices around its flagship hardware business.
Contextual takeaway: Apple’s recent quarter displayed strong demand dynamics, anchored by significant iPhone growth in China and services strength, and management provided guidance above Street expectations. Analysts are weighing those results against lofty valuation multiples and potential margin pressures, while some firms see unrecognized upside from AI initiatives.