Eclectic Associates Inc. ADV Sells 2,478 Shares of Apple Inc. $AAPL

Eclectic Associates Inc. ADV reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 5.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 47,288 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock after selling 2,478 shares during the period. Apple comprises 2.2% of Eclectic Associates Inc. ADV’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest position. Eclectic Associates Inc. ADV’s holdings in Apple were worth $12,041,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Financial Futures Ltd Liability Co. increased its position in shares of Apple by 13.2% during the 2nd quarter. Financial Futures Ltd Liability Co. now owns 3,552 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $729,000 after purchasing an additional 415 shares during the last quarter. Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Apple by 0.4% during the first quarter. Bell & Brown Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 62,001 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $13,772,000 after buying an additional 240 shares during the period. Monarch Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in Apple by 4.6% during the second quarter. Monarch Capital Management Inc. now owns 66,967 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock worth $13,740,000 after buying an additional 2,920 shares during the period. American National Bank & Trust increased its position in Apple by 2.4% during the second quarter. American National Bank & Trust now owns 195,482 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $40,107,000 after acquiring an additional 4,543 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Riverwater Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Apple by 17.9% in the second quarter. Riverwater Partners LLC now owns 5,404 shares of the iPhone maker’s stock valued at $1,109,000 after acquiring an additional 819 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 67.73% of the company’s stock.

More Apple News

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 Stock Performance

Apple stock opened at $273.59 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.89. The company has a market capitalization of $4.04 trillion, a PE ratio of 36.63, a P/E/G ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $271.60 and a 200-day moving average price of $241.02. Apple Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $169.21 and a fifty-two week high of $288.62.

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

Apple Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 10th were paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Apple’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 13.92%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AAPL has been the subject of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Apple in a report on Monday. DA Davidson increased their price objective on shares of Apple from $250.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Seaport Res Ptn upgraded Apple to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. Barclays upped their target price on Apple from $180.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Apple from $290.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Apple presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $283.92.

Insider Transactions at Apple

In other news, CFO Kevan Parekh sold 4,199 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $247.39, for a total value of $1,038,790.61. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 8,765 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,168,373.35. The trade was a 32.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Timothy D. Cook sold 129,963 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $256.81, for a total transaction of $33,375,798.03. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 3,280,295 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $842,412,558.95. The trade was a 3.81% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 228,052 shares of company stock valued at $58,604,588 over the last three months. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Apple Company Profile

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.