Apple stock price target raised to $305 from Tigress on AI innovation

Investing.com - Tigress Financial Partners has raised its price target on Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to $305.00 while maintaining a Strong Buy rating on the stock. The new target represents significant upside potential for the tech giant, which currently trades at $238.15 with a market capitalization of $3.53 trillion. According to InvestingPro data, analyst price targets range from $175 to $300, with the stock trading at a P/E ratio of 36.45.

The research firm cited Apple’s "massive ecosystem, accelerating services growth, aggressive AI innovation, and increasing U.S. supply chain investments" as key factors positioning the company for sustained revenue growth and increasing shareholder value creation. This assessment aligns with Apple’s robust financial performance, generating $408.62 billion in revenue with an impressive 46.68% gross margin.

Tigress noted that Apple’s Q3 2025 results demonstrated continued leadership in premium hardware, growth in high-margin services, and robust expansion in international and emerging markets, highlighting the company’s focus on AI integration and ecosystem strength.

The ongoing integration of Apple Intelligence is expected to accelerate new product launch cycles, directly fueling Services and ecosystem expansion, according to the research firm, which also highlighted Apple’s recent "Awe Dropping" event featuring the new iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, redesigned AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11.

Tigress emphasized that Apple’s strong balance sheet and cash flow will continue to fund ongoing growth and strategic acquisitions, especially in AI, while enhancing shareholder returns through dividend increases and share repurchases. InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains good financial health with an overall score of 2.79, offering investors comprehensive insights through its detailed Pro Research Report, available along with 12+ additional ProTips.

In other recent news, Apple has been in the spotlight with several significant developments. Evercore ISI has maintained its Outperform rating on Apple, setting a price target of $260.00, as the company begins preorders for the iPhone 17 and Air with strong carrier promotions. Major U.S. carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are offering up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max models with eligible trade-ins, marking a $100 increase from last year’s promotions. Meanwhile, Bernstein SocGen Group has initiated coverage on Apple with an Outperform rating and a price target of $290.00, highlighting Apple’s potential in the realm of artificial intelligence. Goldman Sachs has also reiterated its Buy rating with a $266.00 price target, citing longer lead times for the iPhone 17 series as an indicator of robust consumer demand.

In addition, Klarna has expanded its partnership with Apple Pay to offer flexible payment options for in-store purchases in the U.S. and UK, enhancing the shopping experience for Apple users. On the personnel front, Apple’s senior artificial intelligence executive, Robby Walker, is reportedly leaving the company, following a leadership change in the Siri team earlier this year. These developments underscore a period of dynamic activity for Apple, with implications for both its product offerings and strategic direction.

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