[ SMM Tin Express: JPMorgan Raises Apple Target Price, iPhone 17 Strong Demand and Cost Control Expected to Drive Performance Above Expectations ]

Published: Jan 27, 2026 09:23
JPMorgan stated that stronger-than-expected iPhone demand and lower operating expenses may drive Apple (AAPL.O) to exceed market expectations. The firm reaffirmed its "Overweight" rating on the tech giant and raised its target price from $305 to $315. Apple is scheduled to release its fiscal 26 Q1 earnings report on Thursday. "We believe that positive data signals related to robust demand for the iPhone 17-series are being overshadowed by mild investor concerns over the impact of unprecedented memory cost increases on gross margins, potential price elasticity issues with iPhone demand, and relatively soft growth data for some App Store services during the quarter." Chatterjee believes that strong iPhone 17 demand combined with lower operating expenses will enable Apple to surpass both revenue and profit expectations in Q1.

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