Quick Summary
- Apple has blocked over $9 billion in potential fraud via the App Store over the past five years, with $2 billion thwarted in 2024.
- Analysts' one-year price target for Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financial) averages at $230.87, suggesting a 16.48% upside.
- GuruFocus estimates an upside of 5.43% from Apple's current price, with a GF Value of $208.96.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has remained at the forefront of digital security by successfully averting over $9 billion in potential fraud through its App Store over the past five years. Notably, in 2024 alone, the tech giant blocked $2 billion worth of fraudulent attempts. The company's vigilance included rejecting nearly 2 million risky app submissions, thereby safeguarding user accounts and enhancing trust in the Apple ecosystem.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to 42 analysts covering Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financial), the consensus is a bullish outlook with an average target price of $230.87. This estimate reflects potential growth, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low of $141.00; this average target suggests a promising upside of 16.48% from the current stock price of $198.21. For a deeper dive into the data, visit our Apple Inc (AAPL) Forecast page.
From 51 brokerage firms, the consensus recommendation for Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financial) stands at 2.2, indicating an "Outperform" status. This rating is based on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 symbolizes a Strong Buy and 5 a Sell recommendation, reflecting positive sentiment from market analysts.
In line with the GuruFocus valuation model, the projected GF Value of Apple Inc. (AAPL, Financial) in the next year is $208.96. This suggests a modest upside potential of 5.43% from the current price of $198.205. The GF Value represents GuruFocus's calculated fair market value based on historical trading multiples, past business growth patterns, and future performance projections. For further analysis, visit our Apple Inc (AAPL) Summary page.
