Apple Inc. (AAPL) saw its stock hit a new ATH of $288 earlier this month, but has since fell back to the $276 level. Its 38% gain since June 2025 is a strong sign for how well the stock may perform in 2026. Analysts are looking towards a new ATH of $300 as the next realistic target, but when could Apple stock reach that mark?
Apple shares pulled back on Tuesday amid a broader market decline. A Reuters report today revealed that a coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups has urged European regulators to enforce EU rules against Apple’s fee practices, arguing that Apple’s structure disadvantages European developers relative to U.S. competitors following a recent U.S. court decision. Another Apple-adjacent driver hitting the tape today is the smartphone supply chain outlook for 2026. Reuters also reports that Counterpoint expects global smartphone shipments to decline 2.1% in 2026, largely due to rising chip costs and disruptions tied to memory chip supply.
While Apple’s dominance remains unquestionable, the company is heavily dependent on China and India. It needs China for manufacturing and India for assembling its iPhones and other devices. The exposure to these two countries is high and risks being caught in the crosshairs of trade wars and geopolitical tensions. A disruption in trade, manufacturing, and assembly could directly affect Apple (AAPL) stock performance.
Per CoinCodex AAPL stats, Apple may reach a new high of $305 by March 31st. The stock may average at $285 around March 3 before spiking up eventually. “According to our current Apple stock forecast, the value of AAPL shares will drop by -0.26% and reach $285.46 per share by March 3, 2026. Per our technical indicators, the current sentiment is bullish, while the Fear & Greed Index is showing 39 (fear). AAPL stock recorded 16/30 (53%) green days with 2.08% price volatility over the last 30 days. Last update: Dec 3, 2025 – 01:26 PM (GMT+5).”