Apple’s market performance in 2025

Stock price trend and valuation

Apple’s share price generally rose in 2025, rebounding after an early-year dip and running toward new highs later in the year.
Year-to-date, Apple was up about 16%.
Apple traded near a 52-week high of around US$288.62 before late-year volatility.
Shares ranged roughly from $169 to $288 over 2025.

Key drivers of performance

Services segment growth exceeded US$100 billion, significantly contributing to profitability and investor confidence.
Strong product demand, including the iPhone 17 series, supported sentiment.
AI integration across Apple’s ecosystem was highlighted as a long-term driver.
Tariff costs and geopolitical pressures, particularly related to China, caused some weakness.

Periods of volatility

Early 2025 saw share price weakness linked to tariffs and slowing hardware demand.
Strong earnings in mid-year helped the stock rebound.

Analyst outlook and revisions

Ratings were mixed: many maintained Buy or Overweight stances, while some lowered targets reflecting near-term growth concerns.

Sector and broader context

Apple’s performance occurred alongside broader tech sector rallies driven by AI investment themes, though sometimes lagging peers like Nvidia.

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