When one thinks of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock, the words “dependable,” “blue-chip,” and “value” often come to mind. And yet, the company has delivered strong gains over the trailing twelve months of some 58%, meaning that one might want to consider adding “growth” to the lexicon.
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While the iPhone maker has no doubt benefited from improving sentiment throughout the market, it also delivered stellar numbers in the fiscal Q2 2026 quarter. Not only did the company set a March record with total revenue of $111.2 billion, up 17% year-over-year, but the company’s services segment hit an all-time high of $31 billion (a 16% increase from the prior year).
The company does have a big transition coming up, as CEO Tim Cook is set to leave his post this coming fall. However, top investor Geoffrey Seiler is fully focused on the company’s consistent performance and sees continued dollar signs when it comes to Apple.
“Apple has one of the best compounding business models around,” explains the 5-star investor, who is among the top 3% of stock pros covered by TipRanks.
Seiler points to the iPhone, a popular product to say the least. He notes that many users love the “sleek design” and seamless integration with the company’s other devices. Of course, there’s another benefit that the investor cites.
“Once you’ve owned an iPhone for awhile, it’s hard to switch to an Android phone without a lot of hassle and the potential loss of a lot of important photos and apps,” adds Seiler.
He calls that one of the beautiful advantages of Apple’s business model. Not only do people tend to stick around once they’re inside, but this leads to high-margin subscription and service fees.
Moreover, Seiler notes that there is a “fairly predictable” replacement cycle when it comes to the company’s devices. Factoring in the strong growth of Apple’s services makes this truly an “extraordinary business” that is poised to continue growing over time, posits the investor.
And that makes AAPL a “monster stock,” according to Seiler.
“It’s a stock you want to own for the next five years or longer,” he concludes. (To watch Seiler’s track record, click here)
Wall Street is also feeling good about AAPL. With 18 Buys, 10 Holds, and 1 Sell, AAPL enjoys a Moderate Buy consensus rating. Its 12-month average price target of $318.75 implies minimal movement. (See AAPL stock forecast)
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