Analysts Divided on Apple Stock Recovery Amid AI Lag and Market Challenges
Apple (AAPL) shares have slumped 7% in the past month and 21% year-to-date as investors question the tech giant's positioning in the AI race. Concerns mount over lost ground in China, tariff uncertainties, and the absence of breakthrough innovations. The recent WWDC failed to deliver expected AI advancements, further dampening sentiment.
Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating with a $253 target despite post-event declines, acknowledging improvements in Apple's ecosystem. Yet Wall Street remains split—the AI boom presents both missed opportunities and future potential for the iPhone maker. Market resilience hinges on whether Apple can reclaim its innovation mantle.