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Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. Boosts Stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. Boosts Stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

  • 23.03.2025 09:17
  • etfdailynews.com
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Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. increased its stake in Apple by 25.3%, owning 3,709 shares worth $929k. Analysts have a mixed outlook with an average "Moderate Buy" rating and a target price of $243.65.

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Acquired additional shares in Apple, increasing their stake by 25.3%.

Apple Inc.

Apple Inc.

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Analyst rating: Buy

Received increased investments from multiple institutional investors and maintained positive earnings performance.

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Business Insights and Market Implications

Spectrum Planning & Advisory Services Inc. Investment in Apple

  • Spectrum Planning increased its stake in Apple by 25.3% during the 4th quarter, acquiring an additional 750 shares.
  • Total holdings: 3,709 shares, valued at $929,000, representing 0.8% of its portfolio.
  • Apple is now the 23rd largest holding for Spectrum Planning.

Institutional Investment Trends

  • High Net Worth Advisory Group LLC: Increased holdings by 1.7%, owning 64,015 shares worth $14.9 million.
  • Amara Financial LLC: New investment of $288,000 in Apple during the third quarter.
  • Sterling Investment Counsel LLC: Increased stake by 3.8%, holding 69,824 shares worth $16.3 million.
  • Silicon Valley Capital Partners: Boosted holdings by 12.8%, owning 253,743 shares valued at $59.1 million.
  • Catalyst Financial Partners LLC: Increased stake by 4.2%, holding 96,589 shares worth $22.5 million.

Market Sentiment and Analyst Ratings

  • Analysts' Average Rating: "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $243.65.
  • Price Targets:
    • Loop Capital: $230 (downgraded to "Hold").
    • Rosenblatt Securities: $262 ("Buy").
    • Maxim Group: $215 ("Hold").
    • KeyCorp: $200 ("Underweight").
    • TD Cowen: Reaffirmed "Buy".

Apple's Financial Performance

  • Market Capitalization: $3.28 trillion.
  • P/E Ratio: 34.65, P/E/G Ratio: 2.44, Beta: 1.18.
  • Earnings: QPS of $2.40, beating estimates by $0.04.
  • Return on Equity (ROE): 160.83%, Net Margin: 24.30%.
  • Dividend: Quarterly dividend of $0.25, annualized to $1.00, with a yield of 0.46% and payout ratio of 15.87%.

Product and Market Positioning

  • Apple designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones (iPhone), personal computers (Mac), tablets (iPad), wearables, and accessories.
  • Key products include AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod.

Market Implications

  • The increased institutional investments in Apple suggest confidence in its long-term growth potential.
  • Mixed analyst ratings indicate cautious optimism, with price targets reflecting varied expectations.
  • Apple's strong earnings performance and consistent dividend payouts highlight its stability as a investment choice.
  • Competitive dynamics in the tech sector may see heightened competition in smartphones, wearables, and home devices.