- Apple shares rose 7.7% in the last five days following the iPhone 17 launch.
- Strong initial demand for the iPhone 17 led Apple to ramp up production.
- Analysts at Wedbush raised their price target for Apple to $310, citing increased upgrade activity.
- Other financial groups, including Daiwa Capital and Tigress Financial, maintained positive forecasts for Apple stock.
- Experts noted that customer demand surged ahead of tariff deadlines, possibly boosting Apple’s earnings in the final months of 2025.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) shares increased by 7.7% over the past five days after the company officially launched its iPhone 17 lineup. Rising demand for the new phone has led Apple to expand development to meet customer interest.
A recent note from analysts at Wedbush raised Apple’s stock price target from $270 to $310. The firm reported that initial demand for the iPhone 17 points to a significant upgrade cycle, which contrasts with the company’s recent product launches. “Based on the early strong demand signs,” Wedbush analysts stated, signaling a possible sales jump for Apple through the end of 2025.
Dan Ives, lead analyst at Wedbush, said the past weekend was strong for Apple, estimating iPhone 17 demand running 10–15% ahead of last year’s iPhone 16. Other firms, such as Daiwa Capital, echoed optimism, assigning a $275 price target and noting an overall positive analyst score of 75.4. Tigress Financial and Melius Research also maintained supportive ratings.
The most optimistic forecast comes from Julia Khandoshko, CEO of Mind Money, who suggested Apple’s stock could rise towards the $250–$300 range by year’s end. She pointed to the ‘pull-forward’ effect, where customers buy ahead of possible tariffs. “Tariffs don’t destroy demand…they more often boost it,” Khandoshko said. She referenced a 13% rise in iPhone sales seen in the June quarter before potential price increases.
Apple’s robust iPhone 17 sales, combined with customers acting before tariff changes, could provide a strong finish to 2025. Continued analyst support and strong demand may keep Apple’s stock performance on track for positive growth in the coming months. For related coverage, see Tesla-tsla-stock-rides-green-streak-up-30-in-one-month”>Tesla (TSLA) Stock Rides Green Streak: Up 30% in One Month.
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