Year-to-date, "aapl stock forecast" performance has outpaced Nasdaq gains, and beta readings remain below market average, making it a favored defensive growth stock. Apple reported revenues of $94.04 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.6%. EPS of $1.57 for the same period compares with $1.4 a year ago. Smart Portfolio is supported by our partner TipRanks. By connecting my portfolio to TipRanks Smart Portfolio I agree to their Terms of Use . Seasonal trends in the "aapl stock forecast" indicate strength in Q4 due to holiday demand cycles — historically Apple’s most profitable quarter.