{
  "id": 14969991,
  "title": "UBS reiterates Apple stock neutral rating on iPhone demand concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ubs-reiterates-apple-stock-neutral-rating-on-iphone-demand-concerns",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:10:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-reiterates-apple-stock-neutral-rating-on-iphone-demand-concerns-93CH-4954391"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UBS has maintained a Neutral rating on Apple Inc's stock (AAPL) despite concerns over iPhone availability. The investment firm has set a price target of $296.00, while the current stock price sits at $344.67, near its 52-week high of $348.15. UBS's Evidence Lab data reveals that the average wait time for the Pro model iPhone has shortened by about four days year-over-year, while the Pro Max has remained relatively stable. Week-over-week observations show a decrease of one day for the Pro model and five days for the Pro Max. However, Apple's decision to raise prices across the lineup may impact demand elasticity. UBS highlights the overvalued nature of the stock with a P/E ratio of 39.31, one of 17 insights for subscribers. Apple's recent price hikes, coupled with declining wait times, have raised concerns about potential demand elasticity. Analysts at Evercore ISI have reiterated an Outperform rating with a $380 price target, citing improved iPhone 18 delivery times globally, while KeyBanc maintains an Underweight rating at $250, citing demand concerns. Bernstein SocGen Group has also maintained an Outperform rating but expressed concerns about the company's December quarter guidance, particularly regarding gross margins and unit sales. The market saw a 22% decline in global smartphone shipments in September, attributed to rising memory costs and AI industry demand. Apple is set to unveil new products on October 13, 2026, in New York City, which is expected to draw significant attention.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}