Can Apple Stock Hit $310 in 2025?

Apple (AAPL) stock has long been a bellwether for both the tech sector and the broader market, and as 2025 unfolds, some bullish signals point to significant momentum ahead. Wedbush recently raised its price target on AAPL stock to $310, citing “early strong demand signs” for the iPhone 17.

Whether Apple reaches $310 in 2025 will likely depend on its ability to sustain consumer demand — especially for the ongoing iPhone cycle — surpass expectations in artificial intelligence (AI) execution, and navigate macroeconomic headwinds that could either support or drag back its growth trajectory.

Based in California, Apple stands as a forward-looking company and a worldwide leader in hardware, software, and services. Its portfolio spans iconic devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, alongside widely used platforms such as the App Store, iCloud, Apple Music, and Apple TV+. The company currently boasts a market capitalization of $3.79 trillion and Magnificent Seven status.

Apple has demonstrated a dynamic stock performance in 2025, marked by periods of volatility and recovery. On Sept. 22, the stock closed at $256.08, after surging 4.3% intraday driven by the launch of the iPhone 17 series, which has seen record-breaking demand. This surge in consumer interest has bolstered investor confidence, leading to upward revisions in price targets.

AAPL stock has gained 26% over the past three months and 1.4% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. AAPL has also delivered 11% returns over the past 52 weeks.

AAPL stock is still trading at a premium at 34.9 times forward earnings, compared to the sector median and its historical average.

Apple reported its fiscal third-quarter 2025 results on July 31, delivering a June quarter record revenue of $94 billion, up 10% year-over-year (YOY), and EPS of $1.57, a 12% increase from the same quarter last year and above analysts’ expectation.

The strong performance was driven by a 13.5% YOY increase in iPhone revenue, totaling $44.6 billion, and a 14.8% rise in Mac sales to $8.1 billion. Services revenue also set a new all-time high at $27.4 billion, marking 13.3% growth from the previous year.

However, iPad sales declined 8.1% YOY, totaling $6.6 billion, and the company faced $800 million in tariff-related costs. The company also expects a $1.1 billion impact in the current quarter if tariff policies remain unchanged.

Looking ahead, Apple issued guidance for Q4 2025, projecting mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth for the quarter and gross margin to be between 46% and 47%.

Analysts covering Apple predict its EPS will rise 6% YOY to $1.74 in the fourth quarter. Further, the consensus estimate of $7.36 for fiscal 2025 indicates an increase of 9% YOY, before improving by around 7% annually to $7.88 in fiscal 2026.

While analysts acknowledge challenges such as AI competition and geopolitical risks, many see Apple’s strategic initiatives and product innovations as key drivers for potential stock appreciation.

Tigress Financial Partners raised its price target for Apple to $305, maintaining a “Strong Buy” rating. Tigress highlighted the company’s massive ecosystem, accelerating services growth, AI innovation, and U.S. supply-chain investments as drivers of sustained revenue growth and shareholder value.

Q3 2025 results reinforced Apple’s leadership in premium hardware, high-margin services, and global expansion, while AI integration continues to fuel new product cycles. Recent product launches, including the iPhone 17 lineup, further strengthen the company’s ecosystem.

JPMorgan also recently raised its price target for Apple to $280 from $255, maintaining an “Overweight” rating. The firm cited strong early demand for the iPhone 17 and anticipates additional volume and pricing benefits from a foldable iPhone expected in fall 2026.

Apple stock has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 38 analysts covering the tech giant, 18 recommend a “Strong Buy,” two give a “Moderate Buy,” 16 analysts stay cautious with a “Hold” rating, one has a “Moderate Sell,” and one has a “Strong Sell” rating.

While AAPL stock has surged past its average analyst price target of $244.52, Wedbush’s Street-high target price of $310 suggests as much as 22% upside ahead.

On the date of publication, Subhasree Kar did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com