Key Research Insights on Apple, Tesla, and Micron Technology
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 02 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Research Reports Overview: The Zacks Research Daily highlights new reports on 16 major stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Micron Technology, along with two micro-cap stocks, emphasizing unique insights into smaller companies.
Apple's Performance: Apple has seen a 17.6% stock increase over the past year, driven by strong Services revenue growth and expectations for double-digit iPhone sales growth, despite facing tariff impacts and regulatory challenges.
Tesla's Challenges: Tesla's stock has risen 22.5% over the past year, but faces potential declines in Q4 deliveries due to the expiration of EV tax credits and increasing competition, while its Energy Generation unit shows promise.
Micron Technology's Growth: Micron's shares have surged 188.2% year-to-date, benefiting from the AI-driven memory market and strong financials, although concerns about NAND demand recovery and trade tensions persist.
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Analyst Views on AAPL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAPL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAPL is 299.69 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 350.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
32 Analyst Rating
19 Buy
11 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
Current: 256.440
Low
230.00
Averages
299.69
High
350.00
About AAPL
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related services. Its product categories include iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Wearables, Home and Accessories. Its software platforms include iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. Its services include advertising, AppleCare, cloud services, digital content and payment services. The Company operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games and podcasts. It also offers digital content through subscription-based services, including Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and Apple TV+. Its products include iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone SE, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, iPad Pro, iPad Air, AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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