Apple Inc. $AAPL Shares Acquired by Affinity Capital Advisors LLC

Affinity Capital Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 156,409 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,956 shares during the quarter. Apple makes up 6.2% of Affinity Capital Advisors LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 5th largest holding. Affinity Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Apple were worth $40,218,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of AAPL. Ryan Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Apple in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of Apple by 1,800.0% during the 1st quarter. ROSS JOHNSON & Associates LLC now owns 190 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 180 shares in the last quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC grew its position in Apple by 333.3% in the second quarter. Nexus Investment Management ULC now owns 260 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. LSV Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Apple during the fourth quarter worth $65,000. Finally, Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Apple by 41.0% during the second quarter. Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC now owns 430 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $88,000 after buying an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.73% of the company’s stock.

Key Stores Impacting Apple

Here are the key news stories impacting Apple this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Apple announced a new AI model, pushing expectations that the company can monetize AI through device and services upgrades — a concrete catalyst after a year of AI talk. Apple Just Released a New AI Model. Should You Buy AAPL Stock Here?
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street momentum: multiple analyst upgrades and higher price targets have been posted in December, which supports buying interest and helps explain upward price pressure. Apple Stock (AAPL) Opinions on AI Model Release and Regulatory Fine
• Positive Sentiment: Regulatory/legal wins: Apple settled with Brazil’s regulator to allow third‑party app stores and a federal judge blocked a Texas age‑verification law — both developments reduce near‑term legal overhang in major markets. Apple to allow third-party app stores in Brazil to settle iOS case with regulator Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Tim Cook’s $3M personal purchase of Nike stock (he’s a Nike director) drew headlines and helped the market tone, but it’s a personal trade with limited direct impact on Apple operations. Why Apple’s Tim Cook Drove Nike Stock Higher Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Market speculation about partnerships (e.g., Apple + Google) and multi‑year AI position shifts keep narratives active but are not immediate revenue drivers. Dan Ives Is Betting That Apple and Google Will Partner in 2026. Should You Buy AAPL Stock First?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory friction and fines persist — mentions of a recent $115M fine in Italy and continued antitrust scrutiny are reminders of legal risks that could pressure services revenue or lead to higher compliance costs. Apple Stock (AAPL) Opinions on AI Model Release and Regulatory Fine
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider and institutional selling (including prior reductions by Berkshire) is being tracked by investors and can weigh on sentiment if it continues. Apple Stock (AAPL) Opinions on AI Model Release and Regulatory Fine Buffett’s $24 Billion Selling Spree: The 6 Stocks Berkshire Hathaway Dumped

Apple Price Performance

Shares of AAPL stock opened at $273.59 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $271.60 and its 200-day moving average is $241.02. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.04 trillion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.63, a PEG ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.10. Apple Inc. has a 1 year low of $169.21 and a 1 year high of $288.62. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The iPhone maker reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.11. Apple had a return on equity of 164.05% and a net margin of 26.92%.The firm had revenue of $102.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $101.65 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.64 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Apple Inc. will post 7.28 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Apple Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 13th. Investors of record on Monday, November 10th were given a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Apple’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.92%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently commented on AAPL shares. Seaport Res Ptn raised Apple to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Rosenblatt Securities raised their target price on Apple from $241.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Apple from $290.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Monness Crespi & Hardt increased their target price on Apple from $270.00 to $300.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Phillip Securities downgraded shares of Apple from a “hold” rating to a “moderate sell” rating and set a $200.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Thursday, September 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $283.92.

Insider Buying and Selling at Apple

In other Apple news, CEO Timothy D. Cook sold 129,963 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $256.81, for a total transaction of $33,375,798.03. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 3,280,295 shares in the company, valued at approximately $842,412,558.95. This trade represents a 3.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Katherine L. Adams sold 47,125 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $256.79, for a total value of $12,101,228.75. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 179,158 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,005,982.82. This trade represents a 20.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 228,052 shares of company stock worth $58,604,588 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.06% of the company’s stock.

About Apple

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, software and services. Over its history Apple has evolved from personal computers to a broad portfolio that spans mobile devices, wearables, home entertainment and digital services.

Apple’s principal hardware products include the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet, Mac personal computers, Apple Watch wearable devices and a range of accessories such as AirPods and HomePod.