Apple Shares Face Diverging Analyst Outlooks

A stark divide has emerged among market experts regarding Apple’s investment prospects, with Jefferies delivering a surprisingly bearish assessment that contrasts sharply with more optimistic views from other financial institutions. The technology behemoth finds itself at the center of a heated debate about its future growth trajectory.

On October 3, 2025, Jefferies made a significant adjustment to its Apple position, downgrading the company from “Hold” to “Underperform.” The investment firm set a price target of $205.16 per share, representing a potential decline exceeding 20% from current trading levels around $258. This pessimistic stance positions Apple as the least favored component among the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks, with Tesla being the only exception.

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