BofA Tweaks Apple Stock Price Target After Ternus Debut

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BofA Tweaks Apple Stock Price Target After Ternus Debut Moz Farooque ACCA Thu, September 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM EDT 2 min read AAPL This article first appeared on GuruFocus . Bank of America kept its Buy rating on Apple ( NASDAQ:AAPL ) after CEO John Ternus delivered his first product event, but lowered its price objective as softer-than-expected pricing threatened margins. The bank reduced its Apple target to $370 from $380. From the referenced share price of $315.34, the new objective implies approximately 17% upside. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 2 Warning Signs with YB. Is AAPL fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Analysts said the foldable iPhone Duo stole the show, introducing Apple's most meaningful form-factor change in years. Its folding display supports iPad-like productivity, while planned Pencil compatibility, FaceTime dual capture and optimized apps could help the device become mainstream. The concern is not demand. New iPhone pricing came below expectations, potentially supporting higher sales volumes while pressuring gross margins as memory and component costs rise. The firm raised its iPhone unit estimates by 2 million devices for fiscal 2026 and 5 million for fiscal 2027. However, the smaller-than-expected increase in average selling prices prompted earnings reductions. Its calendar 2027 earnings estimate fell to $9.98 per share from $10.32. Bank of America maintained the 37-times earnings multiple used in its valuation, meaning the lower target reflects reduced profit expectations rather than weakening confidence in Apple's long-term strategy. Ternus emphasized Apple's focus on integrating hardware, software and services while protecting customer privacy. He described the iPhone as an intelligent personal hub capable of understanding user context. New devices will run some AI models on-device and send more complex requests through Private Cloud Compute. The event also introduced upgraded iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watches and AirPods featuring improved processors, cameras, battery performance and health capabilities. For investors, the report presents a balanced signal: stronger unit demand and product innovation support the Buy thesis, but lower pricing and rising input costs could limit near-term earnings leverage. Future upside depends on Duo adoption, product mix and Apple's ability to preserve margins.

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뱅크오브아메리카(BofA)는 애플(Apple)의 신제품 출시 이후 매수 의견을 유지했으나, 예상보다 낮은 가격 책정과 부품 비용 상승을 이유로 목표주가를 380달러에서 370달러로 하향 조정했다. 폴더블 아이폰 듀오 등 폼팩터 혁신으로 판매량 추정치는 상향되었으나, 마진 압박으로 인해 2027년 주당순이익 전망치는 9.98달러로 낮아졌다. 투자자들은 제품 수요 증가와 수익성 둔화 우려 사이의 균형을 면밀히 주시해야 한다.

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BofA의 목표주가 하향은 신제품 아이폰의 예상보다 낮은 가격 책정이 판매량 증가를 유도하는 동시에 메모리 등 부품 비용 상승과 맞물려 총이익률에 압박을 가할 것이라는 분석에 기반한다. 2026년과 2027년 아이폰 출하량 전망치는 각각 2백만 대, 5백만 대 상향되었으나 평균판매가격(ASP) 하락으로 인해 이익 전망치는 하향 조정되었다.

강세 시나리오는 폴더블 아이폰 듀오의 강력한 판매 호조가 마진 감소를 상쇄하는 것이며, 약세 시나리오는 비용 상승 압박이 지속되어 주가 밸류에이션(37배)을 압박하는 것이다. 향후 듀오 모델의 채택률과 공급망 부품 비용 추이가 핵심 모니터링 지표가 될 것이다.

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