Apple stock gains as new CEO John Ternus takes over and Q3 2026 profits impress
Published on 09/02/2026 at 07:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Apple (ISIN US0378331005) stock is trading around USD 325 as of September 2, 2026, after a strong Q3 2026 earnings season and the appointment of John Ternus as the company’s new chief executive officer.
Leadership change and market reaction
According to a report on September 2, 2026, Apple shares closed at USD 325.13 on the previous trading day, up 2.61% and standing out as one of the few large technology stocks to rise on a weak broader market day.
Market commentary notes that this upside move of 2.61% to USD 325.13 coincided with John Ternus’s first day in office as CEO, with investors highlighting that the change of leadership removes succession uncertainty and reinforces Apple’s image as a defensive technology stock in a rising interest-rate environment.
Q3 2026 earnings and profitability
Recent data for Q3 fiscal year 2026 show that Apple generated revenue of about USD 109.42 billion in the quarter, with earnings of around USD 29.79 billion, implying a profit margin of roughly 27.23% in that period.
Compared with the Q3 FY26 consensus earnings-per-share estimate of USD 1.89, Apple actually delivered EPS of about USD 2.02, beating expectations by roughly USD 0.13 per share.
This combination of revenue above USD 100 billion and a margin above 27% underlines how profitable Apple remains in its latest reported quarter, and helps explain why the stock can hold near USD 325 even as some other large technology peers trade weaker.
Valuation debate and analyst targets
Analyst overviews compiled around September 1, 2026 indicate that Apple stock carries an average price target in the USD 320 range, with some estimates pointing to upside potential of around 3.7% from the recent price level near USD 316 USD to an average target of about USD 328.62.
At the same time, the highest published price target in these overviews reaches USD 400 per share, suggesting upside of around 26.2% if the stock were to move from the current area around USD 316 to that level.
Other valuation analyses point out that on cash-flow-based measures Apple could be more than 25% overvalued at a share price around USD 325, with intrinsic value models clustering near USD 254 per share – a gap of roughly 28.2% between model value and market price.
More background on Apple stock
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Products and upcoming launch expectations
Apple’s product pipeline remains central for investors, with market reports describing an upcoming major product launch event referenced internally as an “extraordinary” or highly anticipated presentation in the near term.
Expectations for new iPhone models and advanced Mac and iPad devices with stronger artificial-intelligence capabilities are seen as key drivers for sustaining revenue growth beyond the Q3 FY26 performance, especially as Apple transitions leadership while trying to remain ahead of competitors in hardware and services.
Stock level and investor perspective
With Apple stock recently closing at USD 325.13 as of September 1, 2026 on its primary listing on the Nasdaq, the share price stands close to the broad range of analyst targets around USD 328 while remaining below some bullish scenarios that point to USD 375 or even USD 400.
Apple stock facts
- Company: Apple Inc.
- ISIN: US0378331005
- Ticker: AAPL
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 1, 2026): 325.13 USD
- Market capitalization: 4,670,000,000,000 USD (as of September 1, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Information Technology / Consumer Electronics
- Index membership: S&P 500
