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Apple Stock Gains Momentum on Morgan Stanley Upgrade
Jul 16, 2024 6:37 AM - Parth Sanghvi
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Apple Stock Gains Momentum on Morgan Stanley Upgrade
Apple (AAPL) investors cheered on Monday as the tech giant's stock price edged 2% higher in pre-market trading. This surge comes on the heels of a bullish move by Morgan Stanley analysts.
Morgan Stanley Names Apple a Top Pick
The key driver behind Apple's pre-market rise is Morgan Stanley's decision to upgrade AAPL to a "Top Pick." Furthermore, the analysts significantly raised their price target from $216 to $273, reflecting a strong conviction in Apple's future prospects.
iPhone 16 Launch: A Multi-Year Upgrade Cycle Catalyst?
Morgan Stanley analysts believe the upcoming iPhone 16 launch, coupled with the introduction of Apple Intelligence and its limited backward compatibility, can trigger a multi-year upgrade cycle for Apple devices. This, in turn, could lead to a significant increase in revenue and earnings for the company.
Analyst Projections: Bullish Outlook
Morgan Stanley's analysis predicts Apple's total revenue to reach nearly $485 billion and earnings to hit $8.70 per share by FY26. This translates to a 6% increase compared to the record-breaking FY21-FY22 cycle, with a 5% annual growth projected in iPhone average selling price (ASP).
Near-Term Catalysts Add Fuel to the Fire
Beyond the anticipated iPhone 16 launch, Morgan Stanley highlights additional near-term catalysts that could propel Apple's stock price further. These include:
- Fiscal Q3 earnings report scheduled for mid-September
- Potential positive iPhone build revisions in mid-October
- Historically observed trend of accelerating unit growth driving Apple stock outperformance
The Takeaway: Sustainable Outperformance?
Based on their analysis and these catalysts, Morgan Stanley believes Apple's recent outperformance is sustainable. This positive outlook is certainly encouraging news for AAPL investors.
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