- Apple is expected to benefit from a surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) consumer applications, similar to trends seen with Tesla.
- The upcoming iPhone 17 launch could reach up to 250 million unit sales due to strong pent-up demand.
- A partnership between Apple and Google for AI services is viewed as a key growth driver for stock performance.
- There is increasing speculation that Apple may expand its merger and acquisition strategy to include AI startups.
- AI-related capital spending is rising across major tech companies, further validating the current momentum in the sector.
Apple Inc. is anticipated to enter a new phase of growth driven by artificial intelligence, according to comments made by Wedbush analyst and Eightco Holdings Chairman Dan Ives. In a recent interview, Ives highlighted that the next growth cycle for Apple could be powered by new AI features and consumer adoption.
Ives pointed out that demand for the upcoming iPhone 17 may result in sales as high as 250 million units. He described this level of expected demand as more significant than previously projected. Ives also underscored the importance of Apple‘s planned AI partnership with Google as a catalyst for potential gains in the stock price.
In a live stream on X, Ives remarked, “Apple is like Tesla – what’s going to drive it is AI.” He compared Apple‘s position in AI with that of Tesla, stating both companies have faced perceptions of being behind but remain well-positioned to benefit as consumer-facing AI applications grow. According to Ives, “They’ve been on the outside looking in, but with that install base and consumer AI, that’s what you’re playing for now.”
Recent financial results revealed Apple earned $1.85 per share for the latest period, above analyst forecasts of $1.78, with revenues reaching $102.47 billion. Ives increased his price target on Apple from $310 to $320 and suggested that a strong AI-focused partnership with Google could push the stock as high as $400. He noted continued growth in Apple‘s services segment as another key factor.
Looking ahead, Ives indicated that Apple may need to rethink its traditionally conservative approach to mergers and acquisitions. He said, “They could have bought Perplexity or other AI startups, but now they have no choice — Google has to be the all-in partner.” His comments followed a series of meetings with supply chain partners in Asia, where he reported a significant uptick in demand.
In the broader technology sector, AI-driven capital spending is rising at companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft. Ives described current demand as exceptional, adding “It’s validation for the hype — the numbers actually exceed the hype.” He named Tesla and Amazon as leading AI opportunities and suggested Apple is increasingly poised to join these ranks as Ai technology continues to advance.
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