Apple (AAPL) Faces EU Scrutiny Over DeepSeek App Concerns

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Jun 27, 2025
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Key Highlights:

  • Apple faces potential regulatory challenges in Europe due to the DeepSeek app.
  • Analysts anticipate a 14.93% upside in Apple's stock price.
  • GuruFocus estimates suggest a modest 4.34% upside relative to the current stock price.

German authorities have requested Apple (AAPL, Financial) to remove the DeepSeek app from its store, citing possible breaches of EU data protection regulations. This action might extend to an EU-wide prohibition, significantly affecting Apple's adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast

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With insights gathered from 41 analysts, the average one-year price target for Apple Inc (AAPL, Financial) stands at $231.02. Predictions span a high estimate of $300.00 and a low estimate of $141.00. This average target hints at a potential upside of 14.93% from the current price of $201.00. For more comprehensive estimate data, visit the Apple Inc (AAPL) Forecast page.

The collective advice from 50 brokerage firms places Apple Inc's (AAPL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation at 2.2, suggesting an "Outperform" status. The rating system ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 indicates a Strong Buy, and 5 represents a Sell.

According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Apple Inc (AAPL, Financial) in a year's time is $209.73, offering a prospective upside of 4.34% from the present price of $201. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimation, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance forecasts. Additional detailed data is accessible on the Apple Inc (AAPL) Summary page.

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