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Apple shares jump 7% as Wedbush analyst Dan Ives lifts price target to $400, citing AI rollout and $15 bn services upside.
Apple stock surged 7.35% to $293 after Wedbush analyst Dan Ives lifted his 12‑month price target from $350 to $400, citing Apple’s upcoming AI platform and a projected $15 bn boost to services revenue [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Price | $293 |
| 24h % Move | +7.35% |
| New Target | $400 |
| Catalyst | AI strategy rollout at WWDC 2026 |
Ives argues Apple’s AI push could unlock $15 bn of annual services revenue by plugging AI models into its 2.5 bn active devices, a figure that would add roughly $20‑$40 per share and push market cap toward $4 trillion [1][3]. The company plans to unveil a foundational AI platform at WWDC 2026, featuring a partnership with Google’s Gemini and on‑device neural accelerators in the upcoming iPhone 17 and M5‑powered Macs [1]. These hardware upgrades promise more than four‑times the peak GPU compute for AI versus prior generations, positioning Apple to compete with the “AI super‑cycle” driven by rivals like Microsoft and Nvidia [3].
In its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended March 28), Apple reported record $111 bn revenue, up 17% YoY, with iPhone sales climbing 22% to $57 bn and services revenue hitting an all‑time high of $31 bn (+16%) [1]. Growth accelerated across the board compared with the prior holiday quarter, and Greater China revenue jumped 28% [1]. Management guided for another 14‑17% revenue rise in the June quarter, reinforcing the momentum that underpins Ives’ bullish target [1].
Apple’s price‑to‑earnings ratio sits in the mid‑30s, indicating a premium valuation despite the upside potential [1]. Risks include rising memory costs, regulatory scrutiny, and a leadership transition slated for September 1, when Tim Cook becomes executive chairman and John Ternus assumes the CEO role [1].
The $400 target hinges on Apple successfully monetizing AI at scale; the next earnings cycle and WWDC disclosures will reveal whether the “consumer AI super‑cycle” can deliver the anticipated revenue surge.
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