Apple (AAPL) 2026 Price Prediction: A Top AI Stock Contender?
Apple Inc. (AAPL) has navigated a volatile 2025 with a 12% year-to-date gain, defying broader concerns about an AI bubble. The tech giant's stock surged 40% over the past six months, outpacing the Dow Jones and most Magnificent-7 peers. Yet, it remains a laggard in the AI race compared to Nvidia and AMD, having lost ground since ChatGPT's 2022 debut.
2026 could mark a turning point. Apple plans to overhaul Siri and embed AI into iOS, with a rumored health-focused AI agent in development. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives suggests a Gemini partnership may accelerate Apple's AI ambitions. The company's ability to leverage its ecosystem may finally close the gap with AI frontrunners.