Service segment gross margins above 70% offer a buffer against hardware cyclicality. Price trend analyses reveal a stable long-term uptrend channel from 2023 lows. The stock is soaring because the robust demand in cloud infrastructure will grow its total revenue by 16% in fiscal 2026 on a constant-currency basis, indicating accelerating growth. This justifies the stock's high P/E multiple. AI is creating a more sticky relationship with Oracle's cloud database customers, setting up excellent return prospects for investors. “Overall, we view the iPhone 17 line-up as supportive of sustaining iPhone revenue growth from F2025 into F2026.” Apple stock forecast 2025 suggests active positioning ahead of Q4 product events, as historical data shows Apple stock often gains 5–8% between announcement and earnings release. Momentum investing strategies may benefit from this seasonality.
