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Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd Sells 1,791 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd Sells 1,791 Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

  • 20.03.2025 08:38
  • etfdailynews.com
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Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd reduced its stake in Apple by selling 1,791 shares, now holding 19,098 shares worth $4.78 million. Apple’s stock is trading up 1.2%, with a market cap of $3.23 trillion and an average "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts.

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Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd

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Analyst rating: N/A

Reduced their stake in Apple by 8.6% in the fourth quarter

International Assets Investment Management LLC

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Analyst rating: N/A

Increased holdings by 20,372.7%

State Street Corp

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Analyst rating: —

Increased stake by 10.6%

Geode Capital Management LLC

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Analyst rating: N/A

Raised holdings by 6.5%

FMR LLC

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Analyst rating: N/A

Increased stake by 5.3%

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.

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Analyst rating: N/A

Increased stake by 6.6%

Context

Analysis of Stonehage Fleming Financial Services Holdings Ltd's Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) Transaction

Key Facts and Data Points

  • Stonehage Fleming reduced its stake in Apple by 8.6% in the fourth quarter, selling 1,791 shares, leaving it with 19,098 shares.
  • The total value of Stonehage Fleming's Apple holdings is $4,783,000, representing 0.1% of its investment portfolio and making Apple its 28th largest holding.

Market Trends and Business Impact

  • Institutional Sentiment: While Stonehage Fleming reduced its stake, other major investors like International Assets Investment Management LLC increased their holdings significantly:
    • International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its stake by 20,372.7%, acquiring 93,886,664 shares and holding a massive $219.8 billion in Apple stock.
    • State Street Corp, Geode Capital Management LLC, FMR LLC, and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. also increased their stakes by 10.6%, 6.5%, 5.3%, and 6.6%, respectively, reflecting varied institutional sentiment.

Trading Performance

  • Apple stock opened at $215.24 on March 20th, 2025.
  • The stock has a 1-year low of $164.08 and a 1-year high of $260.10.
  • 50-day moving average: $232.76
  • 200-day moving average: $233.47

Financial Metrics

  • Market Cap: $3.23 trillion
  • P/E Ratio: 34.17
  • PEG Ratio: 2.44
  • Beta: 1.18
  • Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.26
  • Current Ratio: 0.92
  • Quick Ratio: 0.88

Dividend Information

  • Apple declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, paid on February 13th, with an annualized yield of 0.46%.
  • The payout ratio is 15.87%, indicating a moderate dividend policy.

Analyst Ratings and Target Prices

  • Average Rating: "Moderate Buy" (based on data from MarketBeat.com).
  • Consensus Target Price: $243.65.
  • Mixed analyst sentiment:
    • Buy ratings: 21
    • Hold ratings: 10
    • Sell ratings: 4
    • Strong Buy ratings: 2

Industry Implications and Competitive Dynamics

  • Apple's position as a dominant player in the technology sector remains unchanged, with institutional investors showing mixed but generally positive sentiment.
  • The stock's performance is influenced by both technical indicators (moving averages) and fundamental metrics (P/E, PEG ratios).
  • Regulatory considerations are minimal in this context, as Apple operates in well-established markets.

Strategic Considerations

  • Investors should monitor both the macroeconomic environment and Apple's product launches for potential long-term effects on stock performance.
  • The company's ability to maintain its dividend policy while investing in innovation will be key to sustaining growth.